By Ethan Vernon, senior Chinese and international affairs major at CU-Boulder
So your
co-worker is cute and you’re thinking about making your move, but you’re held
back by the possible unforeseen consequences of doing so. Attraction is
natural, and so it inevitably may find its way into the workplace. However, the
workplace is where the pedal is put to the metal for a paycheck, but if you
divert attention to your emotional needs, will this affect your output? What
about when the object of your affection is also in charge of your raises and
promotions?
Like any
decision, deciding to date your boss can be considered in light of a
cost-benefit analysis. The benefits are the largely the same as any other
relationship.
However,
the costs are slightly more. With the usual risk of emotional damage, dating
your boss also comes with additional break-up costs. You will be seeing this
person 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, so if things go south, this sort of
interaction could lead to awkward office encounters. Additionally, the cost of an office
relationship can include maintaining gossip, defending against claims of
favoritism, and, when company policy forbids such a relationship, lying to
co-workers lest you and your significant other face termination. Lastly, you
should consider whether or not you want a clean break between your work life
and your social life. Dating your boss, or any coworker for that matter, has a
tendency to bring work home.
Should you
pursue a relationship with your boss? First, if this question comes up,
consider whether it is sparked by physical attraction or if there truly is an
emotional component. Emotions can be difficult to rein in, and continuous
interaction will only make an emotional bond even stronger. If it comes to
this, the best advice is to pursue alternative employment opportunities. You
should avoid dating your boss, but if a relationship does develop, then
strongly consider looking elsewhere for work. This way, you will be able to
follow your heart, while avoiding all the additional costs that come with an
in-office relationship.
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