Why You Should Never Date a Co-Worker

You get to see each other every day at work, probably eat lunch together, and may even spend a few hours with after getting off from work. It's very easy to get attracted to a co-worker, given the hours you spend together on a daily basis.

Dating a co-worker has its own advantages. One of these would be the desire to be present at work every day so the both of you get to spend time together. Your co-worker may also serve as your inspiration to make yourself look as good as possible daily and always show your best foot at work.

Dating a co-worker also has its disadvantages. Here are some of those disadvantages and it is up to you if you still want to pursue a relationship with a co-worker or not.

You expose yourself to the judging eyes of other co-workers. Dating a co-worker exposes you to added pressure due to the presence of other co-workers, including your boss. These people will end up keeping a close eye on you to see if you are still doing your job and not spending the entire day flirting. You also get exposed to rumors and added pressure from your boss.

Personal matters get mixed with professional matters. Any relationship is bound to have its own ups and downs. What's bad about these downs is that these are usually bought to the workplace. Co-workers will smell the tension between the two of you, causing more rumors to circulate around the workplace. Plus, avoiding each other during work creates a very awkward workplace for the both of you.

Your circle of friends becomes smaller. Since you'll be spending most of your time at work with your co-worker whom you are dating, you'll have less time to spend with other co-workers whom you have already become friends with. You tend to alienate yourself from others as you spend time together with the co-worker whom you're dating.

Trouble between the two of you also means trouble at work. Should your relationship end up in the dumps, this spells trouble in your workplace as well. Since you've alienated yourself from other co-workers who were once your friends because you were too busy spending time with your significant other, you'll find yourself as an alien who needs to regain everybody's trust once the relationship is over. Plus, you can't help but notice how your co-workers will take sides, especially if the relationship ended badly. Also prepare yourself for those awkward moments when the two of you run into each other at work.

Article Resource: Leslie Bautista