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Can having sex at the office get you fired? The rules of risky business.
In honor of National Boss day (October 16) and recent work romance shenanigans, we wanted to explore what's legal, taboo and inadvisable in terms of sex, love and the office.
Between Oprah's flight crew debaucle and David Letterman's at-work affairs, looks like Hollywood could use some tips on dating in the workplace, too. While Oprah really had nothing to do with the alleged activities, the flight attendant who was fired for the misconduct is now suing Harpo, Oprah's production company, for $75,000.
According to the Chicago Tribune, flight attendant Corrine Gehris says that a fellow flight attendant and a guest on … Read More
Dating in the workplace can be tricky. Here, Matt and Tamsen give advice on office romance.
See what others had to say and give advice here: Should I start a relationship with a guy at work?
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Featuring America's Love Experts Matt Titus and Tamsen Fadal. http://www.askmattandtamsen.com
Ten things not to say to that cutie in the cubicle.
Given that most people spend 2,000 hours a year at work, it's likely that at some point, a co-worker will make you want to dip your pen in the company ink. Forty percent of people have done it. The New Hook-Up Hotspot? Work!
Sure there are risks: Meeting-table awkwardness, colleague gossip and a sullied reputation. But on the upside, you might get to do it on your boss's desk. Avoid these conversation clichés to stay on the fast track to some serious job satisfaction.
10. "I hate my job."
We get it—you're trying to forge a common interest. But with … Read More
One woman dates her work partner during the recession.
Raj had me almost at hello, but he didn't seem to realize it. As so often happens, the same was true in the reverse, as well. We had sat in the park after a friend suggested we meet and shared stories from our lives. We parted with no further plans.
And then, out of nowhere, an email: "Call me urgently." Two minutes later, we were on the phone. He was charming and funny—and he had a proposal, a potentially very lucrative project that would come from one of his clients.
It's always tricky to mix up work and romance, but in … Read More
Dating NYC, breaking up via Twitter, and stripping like Demi Moore.
Love Bytes: Five must-click sex, love and relationship links.
Is marriage becoming extinct? [Mom Logic]
Breaking up with my boyfriend for NYC. [Double X]
Working with your spouse. [FNC iMag]
Breaking up using technology. [Yahoo! Shine]
Gone are the days when someone picked up the phone to say, "I'm sorry, this just isn't working," or God forbid, met up in person to end a relationship. New technology has turned us all into cowards, relying on an email or a quick text to do our dirty work and break the news to partners we no longer want to … Read More
Feel free to date a coworker, just be sure not to abuse company policy and goodwill.
Over at Lemondrop they asked a fun question recently, is it OK to ask him out using company email? The writer, a Jennifer S, goes into some detail providing circumstances and asks for advice given her specific situation, it's worth reading and doling out your own personal 25 cents* on her individual bind (it's another one of those dang deals where someone has to take their clothes off first).
In the meantime, dating at work, in general is a subject worth exploring (exploring? Or exploding?), but before we do, let's watch this video:
That was hil-wait for … Read More
Sources say the split is causing problems on the set of the hit series.
We reported earlier that Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia broke up after dating a little over a year but we had heard reports that the two remained somewhat friendly. Now we’re hearing rumors that the actress no longer wants to work with her ex-boyfriend on their hit television series, Heroes. Tongues are wagging say she no longer desires to have anything to do with Ventimiglia and wants him off the show so badly that she’s playing hardball. A source says, "She refuses to be on the set at the same time as him. She is making it … Read More
Office romance is becoming more prevalent. Is it another reason to love your job?
Office romance is on the rise—today, 47 percent of American professionals say they've dated within the workplace—and, say experts, it's also the latest, greatest place to meet a mate. But the changing landscape brings both increased perks and perils. While some companies see it as a way to positively affect work-life balance others are leery. There are a few things to know about before turning a work spouse into a real spouse—or at least romantic partner. Office Dating Rules You May Not Know
Why Work? Why Now?
We're working more hours than ever before, according to the Center for WorkLife … Read More
