Many people are categorically against having romances at work, and, frankly, I agree with them in this, because I have repeatedly witnessed the problems associated with such stories. But the heart, as they say, cannot be ordered. Do not sit in the corners like the Puritans, suppressing feelings, just because you are lucky enough to be colleagues. After all, office romances sometimes lead to serious relationships. The main thing is to adhere to several rules so that an office romance brings joy, not problems.
Rule number 1: do not show everyone your feelings It is clear that you are unlikely to be able to hide your office romance from colleagues. But do not openly show everyone that you are now a couple. During office hours, get busy, and leave kisses and hugs for the evening.
Rule number 2: do not sort things out at work Your relationship is only your business, you do not need to make scandals in the presence of colleagues, do not involve them in the discussion of your significant other. If you have a falling out, colleagues and work should not suffer from your differences.
Rule # 3: Decide in advance what you will do in the event of a breakup Yes, office romances often end, and it is very important to think carefully about what you will do if you break up before you plunge into this romance. I have repeatedly observed situations when former lovers felt very uncomfortable at work in each other's company. Therefore, if you want to go to work as a holiday, and not as hard labor, think about the consequences in advance. Maybe not worth the candle play?
Rule # 4: Be Prepared for Judgment and Jealousy An office romance is always a relationship in front of other colleagues. It is possible that one of the employees could be secretly in love with your soul mate, and your relationship may cause envy in such a person. If you have an affair with someone in management, you may be judged and accused of making a career out of bed. Be prepared for stressful situations at work.
Rule # 5: Don't Forget Your Job Responsibilities Feelings Feelings, but don't forget why you go to work. Your work affairs should not suffer, you do not want to lose your bonus, get a reprimand or even fly out of work? It is also important to remember that if you cover the working "shoals" of your significant other, you can jeopardize not only your reputation, but also the reputation of the company in which you work.
Rule # 6: Don't have sex in the office No matter how you encrypt, you can get caught at any time. You will be embarrassed, and gossip and rumors will spread around the office. Even if you are a very good employee, then you will begin to associate not with your successful projects, but with "the-very-case-in-the-meeting room."
Rule number 7: do not enter into "dangerous" relationships If you decide to have an affair with a married man or yourself are not free and flirt with a colleague, know: you have stepped on a slippery slope. Such relationships, of course, add sparkle to boring office everyday life, but do not forget that the walls have ears, and colleagues have eyes. You never know what your "adventure" can turn into. Want a little drive? Go to the water park.
Rule # 8: Don't have romance at work for the sake of promotion I know girls who have office romances with only one purpose: to make their job easier or to move up the career ladder. If the boss becomes the object of their temptation, they try to knock out a salary or position increase. If they manage to have an affair with a colleague, they shift the lion's share of their work to the poor fellow, and then pass off the projects they have made as their own. Do not do like this! These stories usually do not end well with anything.