Office Romance

[Monte Smith]

My single buddy in New York emailed to tell me that once again he has complicated his life by schtupping a cubicle mate. This makes half a dozen times. I guess the guy can't walk to the copier machine without an erection.

Thought I'd poll the Alley on this issue--the axis of commerce and amore.

[Jimmy Cantiello]

You've never met a bigger slut than me but of course since I'm married.........

[claude]

I only ever had one office romance, but I ended up marrying her.

My boss, who is single, is constantly commenting on some of the very beautiful women that work in our building. Some of which are single as well. So I asked him one day why doesn't he ask such and such(not her real name)out on a date?

Never one for not being able to find the right words, he told me blunty "I never get my pussy and my paycheck from the same place".

Sound advice I'd say.

[Gentle Giant]

As a serial monogamist, I've always been previously involved as I've gone from job to job, but at each place of employment I've always taken note of and flirted with women I've fantasized about schtupping. There's nothing more depressing than working in a place where no one turns you on. I think I work better knowing there's at least one person who makes me wonder what's underneath her business casual clothing.

Let me add something about young interns today. When they sit or bend over, you can tell which ones are wearing thongs under their low-hipped jeans!

[Tom Storer]

I've never had an office romance. Of course, I'm a married man now and saintly, but even in my younger days my lack of office romance was not a matter of principle--just never found Ms. Right at the office.

It's definitely bad policy in terms of work, but depending on who you're having the romance with, it could be great policy in terms of your life in general. Not too difficult a choice. Monte's friend's problem isn't that he complicates his life at the office, it's that he complicates his life. But maybe he's happier schtupping and complicated that he would be in a state of celibate simplicity. There are many who would say, "If only I had his problems!"

[Tom Storer]

Originally Posted by Scott Dolan

My boss, who is single, is constantly commenting on some of the very beautiful women that work in our building.

... some of the very beautiful women who work in our building.

Some of which are single as well.

Some of whom are single as well.

No need to thank me, Scott.

Did I ever tell you how much I hate you, Tom?

[Jimmy Cantiello]

This thread reminds me of the Seinfeld episode when the hapless George Costanza was called into the boss's office and told that he was being fired for having sex on his desk with the night cleaning lady. George, trying to grasp at any straw to save his job, tritely says, "Was that wrong? Should I have not done that? Because if I knew that that sort of thing was frowned upon"... Before George gets another word out the boss points to the door and says, "Get out!". George gives up the effort and slinks out of the office..............

[moneyp]

I've been involved in two office relationships, one which led to the longest relationship I've ever had (six years). I have advised against it, though, having seen a lot of other relationships turn messy. As the saying goes, don't shit where you sleep.

[cookie]

Never sleep with a sideman. Voice of experience, talkin'...

[GoodSpeak]

I answered "No" upon the basis of my own personal bad experiences dating co-workers...back when I was young and stupid.

Now that I'm old and married, it never seemed a wise idea to date a co-worker...then I'd be back to stupid.

Now that I'm old and married, it never seemed a wise idea to date a co-worker...then I'd be back to stupid.

It's alright Brother Goodz, we all go back and pay stupid a visit every now and then.

[bluenoter]

The version of the saying that I've heard goes, "Don't get your meat where you get your bread."

Decades ago, I had an office romance that worked out very well, but that was because of the conditions:

--We were both single (although he had a fairly steady girlfriend).

--There was virtually no power imbalance; our jobs were mirror images of each other. In fact, we joked about how logical and "appropriate" it was for the holders of those two jobs to get together.

--We were friends beforehand, and we continued to regard each other highly afterwards. For the aggrieved party, the breakup of the romance was painful but not the end of the world.

--We were discreet! Nobody else in our small office knew or suspected anything. Months later, when a co-worker who was a mutual friend of ours was about to leave his job and leave town, we told him, and he was dumbfounded. (We just didn't want to deceive him when we no longer had to--and I guess we wanted to tell somebody.)

On the other hand, I've seen office romances throw the whole office into turmoil. In particular, they can be very hard on, and unfair to, anyone whose supervisor is one of the parties involved.

[tippy]

As long as one is willing to deal with the fairly inevitable fallout. I wouldn't want to romance someone who was not of equal status in the office though...up feels weird and down puts one in a vulnerable position. It's probably a better choice than schtupping one's roommate. In a lot of ways, unconsummated physical attractions at the office are more satisfying--nobody can get in trouble and your little ray of office sunshine is never transformed into a looming storm cloud.

[Dr Dave]

Originally Posted by tippy

As long as one is willing to deal with the fairly inevitable fallout. I wouldn't want to romance someone who was not of equal status in the office though...up feels weird and down puts one in a vulnerable position. It's probably a better choice than schtupping one's roommate. In a lot of ways, unconsummated physical attractions at the office are more satisfying--nobody can get in trouble and your little ray of office sunshine is never transformed into a looming storm cloud.

Tippy, my little ray of Internet sunshine, once again the wisest.

[Cem]

Actually the one and only time I had an office romance, is when I lost my cherry.

[shrugs]

of course this poll assumes that ones coworkers would actually want to get involved........

[Enforcer]

The correct quote is: "Don't dip your pen in company ink."

Always locating the quote that most accurately reflects a given sentiment or morsel of wisdom,
Larry

[tippy]

Originally Posted by Larry Nagel

The correct quote is: "Don't dip your pen in company ink."

It is interesting to me to consider that this saying pre-dates the ballpoint. So who you do you think said it first?

[Enforcer]

Originally Posted by tippy

It is interesting to me to consider that this saying pre-dates the ballpoint. So who you do you think said it first?

I guess it sounded better than, "Don't insert your ink cartridge in the company pen?"

Willing to make up an answer if necessary,
Larry

[tippy]

or don't block the ink in the company-issued plastic tube with your medium point. I guess I was hoping it was some Old World merchant whose name I might recognize.

Office romances are ok if you can keep it separate from work [astounding statement]; which is a rarity.

However, some interesting communicating can take place 'round the office watering hole.

[DTMX]

I just try to live by the adage "Don't shit where you eat". Applies to most any situation.

[GoodSpeak]

Originally Posted by Scott Dolan

It's alright Brother Goodz, we all go back and pay stupid a visit every now and then.

Fair enough, Brother Dolan.

I just prefer not to end up in divorce court, if you know what I mean.




My wife tells me I can look at the menu...I just can't order anything

[bluenoter]

GoodSpeak--

I just want to tell you that I'm really pissed off that you stole the whistling smiley that I stole from another board.

[clinthopson]

Sometimes it works.

Donna used to be my secretary.

Now she's president of our company.

[jazzy mary]

Originally Posted by tippy

It is interesting to me to consider that this saying pre-dates the ballpoint. So who you do you think said it first?

I dunno--Ben Franklin?

[HLJ]

I don't play where I get paid.Peace and all that.

[SinginSumo]

Why am I so skeptical that his "single buddy in New York" actually exists?