OFFICE RELATIONSHIPS;YAY OR NAY?

Office Relationships; Yay or Nay?

Abena is considering dating her colleague who’s been asking her out for a while now. She’s tried to weigh the pros and cons but she’s still undecided about what to do. She thinks that despite the horror stories her friends have told her about office romance, she could still make it work with him. Should we wish her luck and leave it at that or should we help her avoid a potential catastrophe? 

If you think she should go ahead with it, that’s fine, but if you think she’s making a big mistake, put on your cape and spandex pants and let’s save a life! I know, I know. That was tacky.

Some people would argue that workplace relationships are a good thing, some would say there’s nothing fundamentally wrong with them and still, others would say it’s just wrong.

People like to be adventurous, they like to play with fire. That’s what I think you’re doing if you decide to start something with someone you work with. It could affect your entire life in a way you never knew possible. I’m not exaggerating, guys. I mean, think about it, say you have a lover’s spat at home, when you get to work, your employer will expect you to be cordial with everyone. 

How do you do that when you’re in a bad mood? What if you and your partner are tasked with working on a project together? Either nothing will get done or the work will be shabby at best.

What if the person is your boss? Your BOSS, people! Do I need to spell out just how bad an idea it is? Once things go sour, and trust me, they will, you could get demoted or fired just as quickly as you got promoted. If the person is your boss, just don’t do it.

On a somewhat lighter note, office relationships have been known to be successful sometimes. Tips and tricks? Be discreet, maintain your professionalism.

 This means you shouldn’t be found displaying affection in the office, it’ll just upset and disgust the people who catch you, and word will spread. You don’t want to lose the respect you’ve worked so hard to earn, do you? I didn’t think so.

Ever heard the phrase, ‘never get your honey where you get your money’? I think Abena should live by it. 

What do you think she should do? Please send me your comments, I’d love to know!
 

By Nanama B. Acheampong