Ahead of Valentine's Day, online jobs site CareerBuilder.in's annual survey on office romance found that 36 percent of Indian workers have dated someone who worked for the same company, and 37 percent said they went on to marry the person.
While attraction among people who share a workspace is not uncommon, an office romance is not something many endorse. With secrecy being one of the biggest issues attached to an office affair, here are the ways you can make it work.
Check the company handbook: Some companies have strict policies around office romances. Acquaint yourself with the rules before turning a professional relationship into a personal one.
Proceed with caution: Some romances lead to marriage, but others can lead to disaster. Seven percent of workers reported having to leave their jobs because of an office romance that soured. Take the time to get to know someone first and carefully weigh risks and benefits.
Compartmentalise: Keep your work life separate from your home life. Avoid public display of affection in the office and don't involve co-workers in personal disagreements.
Think before you post: Be careful what you post on social media. You can end up spilling the beans on your relationship before you're ready to discuss it.
While attraction among people who share a workspace is not uncommon, an office romance is not something many endorse. With secrecy being one of the biggest issues attached to an office affair, here are the ways you can make it work.
Check the company handbook: Some companies have strict policies around office romances. Acquaint yourself with the rules before turning a professional relationship into a personal one.
Proceed with caution: Some romances lead to marriage, but others can lead to disaster. Seven percent of workers reported having to leave their jobs because of an office romance that soured. Take the time to get to know someone first and carefully weigh risks and benefits.
Compartmentalise: Keep your work life separate from your home life. Avoid public display of affection in the office and don't involve co-workers in personal disagreements.
Think before you post: Be careful what you post on social media. You can end up spilling the beans on your relationship before you're ready to discuss it.
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