Office Affair?

OFFICE ROMANCE?Think Twice Before Getting Into

An Office Affair

HE or SHE may …

• Be drop dead gorgeous • Listen and understand you like

nobody else• Have all the attributes you require in

a spouse • Make you feel comfortable • Be trustworthy without a doubt

But before you decide to throw caution to the wind, weigh the pros and cons of the journey you are about to embark on.

Why Does This Happen?• Many attractive, intelligent people

work in close proximity for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 12 months a year• They end up sharing hobbies,

personality traits and intimacies• They share similar educations,

interests, attitudes, and values

RESULTS-1 During the Relationship

1.Poor productivity2.Office gossip3.Lost credibility and

reputation4.Loss of job5.Difficulties finding a

new job

Breaks Up,

In some cases, colleagues will handle it like an adult and move on with their respective lives. In other cases, the results can be long-lasting.

RESULTS-2 After Break-Up

1.Emotional stress2.Heartbreak every day3.He/she can sabotage

your career OR spread nasty rumors

4.Negative influence on your work assignments and future promotions

If it’s going well, it’s great because you see them all the time. If it’s going poorly, it’s awful because you see them all the time.

Find out what your organization's policies and norms are around this issue