PlanJam!From your screen to the scene

Today, many people succumb to the pressures of working and maintaining a home, and time for leisurely activities tends to fall to the backside. There is no doubt about the fact that people need to work. Without hard work and taking the time to ensure that you perform your job well, you will never succeed in life. To be a hard worker takes time, there’s no questioning that. Staying busy and active are qualities that employers look for and can ultimately result in promotion. On the job, it is a good thing to stay busy, work extra hours, and ensure that your job is performed thoroughly and efficiently. However, there is a point when simple "busyness" becomes obsession.

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It's bound to happen. When people work together, they spend a great deal amount of time with each other, and attractions can happen. However, today there are many reasons why you should carefully consider how you handle an office romance. First, there may be legal consequences, so it is best to know all there is regarding your company's polices regarding workplace dating and sexual harassment.

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People are now spending more and more time at the workplace, leaving little room for outside social interaction. In fact, we often spend more time with our colleagues than with our family and friends. Because of this, people often times start to develop feelings for another coworker within the workplace.

So what action do you take when you realize that you are attracted to somebody at work? Do you start dating that person? Or do you stay clear of such relationships? First things first – we all know that dating a coworker can turn into a sticky situation. In many companies, it is considered taboo. Although I don’t want to turn this into meaningless, technical advice, you do have to take company dating policies into consideration. Most companies won’t have any written policies against dating another colleague, but that doesn’t necessarily signify the green light.

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