How to Avoid Dating Your Married Boss

It is always troublesome when your boss or supervisor is pursuing you romantically. It is a Human Resources nightmare and just doesn't feel comfortable in a working environment. But, it happens all the time. Most people meet and marry at the job. I have worked in settings where the women were far more aggressive than the men. There were times were I had to remind myself I was at work and not at a bar. People forget the ramifications of what happens if the relationship doesn't work out. You have to see them every day.

I am against dating at work and extra against dating your boss. It's flattering if you are single and the guy on the third floor in marketing has his eye on you. But, if he is your supervisor and works directly next to you-No!

And, if you have no attraction and you want to barf in your mouth at each advance it may annoy you to the point of not wanting to come to work. This is when you need an intervention.

There are several ways to approach this.

Tip number one: Completely ignore him or her. If he asks you out simply say no and change the subject. Abruptly change the subject. Just say no and then mention the weather. And, if the brave hearted supervisor emails you. Do not respond.

Tip number two: Tell the person you are not interested. Explain that you only want a working relationship with him or her. Dating your boss is like dating your neighbor or landlord.

Tip number three: Go to human resources and file a complaint. If that doesn't stop him from trying you nothing will.