| Mar 15 @ 7:47 PM |
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oldsguy
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I have a real interest in someone at work. My problem is she works in the main office and I work out on the factory floor. I don't know if this would work out.I kinda feel out classed.I'm not sure if i'm just chicken or is it something else? 
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| Mar 15 @ 7:52 PM |
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robodad
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You don't look like a chicken, so it must be something else.
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| Mar 15 @ 7:52 PM |
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daisy315
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is she interested in you?
I've dated a co-worker.. it usually doesn't work out because folks can't mind their own business..and they think the are supposed to be entitled to everything that goes on..
think about it a while befoe you make your move
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| Mar 15 @ 8:29 PM |
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CathyCRN
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I dated a doc that I worked with for awhile. Other nurses were brutal to both of us...it was ridiculous...anyway, he adopted a new philosophy after that...he says that "you should never dip your pen in the company ink"... I have to agree!!!
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| Mar 15 @ 9:04 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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Depends on your local 'corporate culture'. In my company it's not unusual, and in fact in some ways it's encouraged (only company I know that has 'mixers'). The only rule here is that if you're married or 'involved' you can't be in the same reporting strream, one of you has to transfer. Of course in our corporate culture, 60-70 hour weeks aren't unusual - where the heck else are you going to meet anyone, and you have the advantage of both of you already understanding our pressure cooker environment.
As far as being outclassed, faint heart ne'er won fair maid...the only way you can find out if it will work is to try it. If you're like most people you're already sensing some interest on her side or you wouldn't even be asking the question.
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| Mar 15 @ 9:53 PM |
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signme
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I wouldn't know, out of 60 some employees at my school only 4 are men. None are the type to have a relationship with at least not in my opinion.
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| Mar 16 @ 1:40 PM |
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Moonwalk
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we were advised to not try to date our colleagues.
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| Mar 16 @ 1:55 PM |
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parrothead1234
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Can't recommend dating co-workers in a general sense - with some exceptions.
Where I work, there aren't any women out on the shop floor, they are all in the office. I might consider dating someone where I currently work, because I would rarely see that person - just the way things are at my job.
If it were the scenario that she worked out in my area, or I worked up in cubicle village, I wouldn't date a co-worker. Like someone else said, to many busy bodies. Your private life is no longer private.
Plus, in my opinion it takes away from the relationship in some aspects. While we may bitch about our jobs, they are an escape from all things domestic. A little daily space is a good thing.
Also, it's kind of hard to get that feeling of "I can't wait to get out of here & see______" (fill in the blank) when you've spent the entire day together.
Just the view from my little corner of the world.
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| Mar 16 @ 2:46 PM |
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Loreli
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Just know two things"
a. it isn't outclassed by any means!
b. can you work with her every day if you DO go out, and it doesn't work?
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| Mar 16 @ 2:47 PM |
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CathyCRN
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I agree...if she is truly in the office and you are not, that might not be a problem...but,,,if you have more-than-casual contact with her during the day, I would say don't. I also experienced that problem of being with him all day then wanting to go out at night,..frankly, I grew tired of seeing him ALL THE TIME!! I needed some down time and we didn't even live together!!! just my 2 cents
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| Mar 16 @ 4:39 PM |
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AngelLight
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I keep my professional and private life separate.
I may be tempted to date a co-worker, but I would not.
I think things could get too complicated, on multiple levels.
But you have to decide if this would be true for you.
If you work in two completely different areas, it might work, yet be prepared for the fallout if it does not.
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| Mar 16 @ 4:46 PM |
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ThangelM8
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There is an old saying..................."Don't get your honey where you get your money!" (JMO) 
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| Mar 16 @ 5:12 PM |
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grumblebear
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Many companies have policies that forbid interpersonal involvement with co-workers...
when I worked for the phone company, Both people were terminated for innappropriate actions outside of the workplace... the railroad I worked for forbids dating...
Socializing and work is not a good thing, a majority of companies forbid it because of the legal issues
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| Mar 16 @ 5:15 PM |
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1stsignofspring
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I wouldn't do it personally.........
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| Mar 16 @ 6:07 PM |
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blueyes101
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Dating??????????? What does dating mean...?..... Sharing each others company, getting to know each of your families?
All of these have nothing to do with work.
If you think she is hot, and thinking about having sex with her, ( right away ) highly not recommended.
Out classed???? I have found most women like men who work with their hands..
So, is she the type who would rather be wearing jeans then the dress she has on? Or is she looking for someone to accompany her to the opera, ect........
All you can do is ask, stopping off for a drink, or coffee, or even dinner or a movie is not the end of the world if things do not work out..... In my opinion the only time these things turn ugly, is if sex happens too soon, or one of you is does not act like a responsible adult...... turns into a stalker ( for example ).
If she is not interested, none of the rest matters.
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| Mar 16 @ 6:21 PM |
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Jalon
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If she is not interested, none of the rest matters
Yep, this is the most basic part!
If I don't work within the same department, I would date a coworker but I have not as of yet.
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| Mar 16 @ 6:21 PM |
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oldsguy
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She very seldom comes out to my work area. Sometimes I don't see her at all for a week or more except to and from the parking lot. I do hear her on the intercom on a hourly basis.Lots of people at work keep telling me I should ask her out. She has to dress nice for her job.Mine requires me to get too dirty to dress up.I would dress better if we went out.
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| Mar 16 @ 6:28 PM |
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meanjolene
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Olds, IMHO, no. You open yourself up to problems at work intertwined if there are problems dating a co-worker. I don't think the twain should ever meet. Whatever you decide, good luck.
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| Mar 16 @ 10:42 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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As I said, it's gonna vary but I guess I should have mentioned that my location has about 1500 people, many of whom relocated from other areas - also many as coupled coworkers, some married and some not.
And Olds...whatever you do, I wish you the best too!
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| Mar 17 @ 1:08 PM |
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SensualGemini
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[QUOTE][B]Daisy:
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