Comments on: HR and Romance: UR DOIN IT SORTA

By: Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:10:53 +0000

If you’re treating everyone with respect and dignity in the workplace and making business decisions on business needs, then sex and/or relationships in the workplace shouldn’t matter.

It all comes down to knowing yourself and your company culture. If you and the company can handle it, go for it. If there is mutual interest, make sure he can handle it as well…

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:38:30 +0000

Help him find a new job through your talented career development skills. Then and only then…date him.

Allison

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:12:24 +0000

@mad Oh snap, me too. I’m such a baby about break-ups.

@mattymat dood i met my husband at work. i was too busy to date.

@bonita rawr. rule breaker.

@puf It’s all about maturity and getting a clue.

@sophia If I’m not loving someone at work, I’m bored with my job.

By: mad

mad — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:41:25 +0000

I totally agree it’s an issue of maturity … But I also feel like maturity can easily go out the window if things end badly. (Speaking of my own past, anyway.)

By: MattyMat

MattyMat — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:32:28 +0000

In my experience– if you’re questioning whether he likes you or not? …he probably isn’t that into you. Quit thinking about it– you’ll drive yourself crazy.

Also– if you’re in HR and thinking about an inside relationship– your company’s probably pretty lenient towards that sort of thing– some company’s frown on internal relationships though. Good Luck!!

By: Bonita

Bonita — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:48 +0000

I met my husband at work. Broke all of the rules. I wasn’t in HR yet, but he was a manager. We were both single and I ended up quitting. Look at the positive side: Despite the outcome, you will be much better at conversations about this workplace issue once you have been through it personally.

By: HRPufnstuf

HRPufnstuf — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:58:53 +0000

Echoing everyone else, it’s totally an issue of maturity. So if you feel you are mature enough to date someone at your company, then do it, I can promise you that the world will not end if you do.

By: Sophia Hudson

Sophia Hudson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:19:15 +0000

Yes it’s true! Romance should not happen in work place as it will be very uncomfortable for both of you but if you are in a serious relationship then you can drop your romance and love outside the office.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:51:24 +0000

@Jenn Like a Southwest commercial. “It’s on.”

@NZ Good lord, really, we can be women and have jobs in HR and date. Right? Right? Don’t make me pick my love life over my job.

@Marsha And who doesn’t like lunch, right?

@Michael I know, it’s true. Thank you for reminding us of that dumb standard.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:49:24 +0000

@Jason Depends on the drug.

@Allison No — I’m pretty sure it’s my job’s fault when I make bad decisions at work.

@Classfactotum Or you can just trade yourself for a goat. That works, too.