Post Date December, 03 2023
Do you have the courage to have an "office romance"? There is an example of a 35 year old male doctor who was in love with another female teacher but was not accepted by other colleagues, resulting in excessive work pressure, poor teaching quality, and a crisis of imminent dismissal. This is a typical case that ends in a comedy, but it reflects that even private matters that occur in the office can cause unnecessary distress if handled improperly.
Rule 1: If you fall in love with your subordinates, please think twice
In March 2005, Boeing Company President and CEO Stunce Seifer was forced to resign due to exposure of an office romance. Although this love affair took place in a situation of mutual affection, it highlighted the trend of society and shareholders paying attention to corporate governance, and the board of directors had to raise the standards for executive behavior. It is most difficult to distinguish between public and private affairs in a master-slave relationship. Even if one believes that there is a clear distinction between public and private affairs, whether others agree or not is another matter. Even if you two agree, the risk is still quite high. If the relationship fails to end well, being a boss can be dangerous, and the other person may accuse you of abusing power. You may lose your job and get sued again.
Rule 2: Love your boss, please think twice before acting
Although foreign research has pointed out that 64% of female office workers have improved their work conditions after having an office romance with their boss, in some enterprises, it is strictly prohibited for their superiors and subordinates to have romantic relationships. Even if the company does not prohibit it, be careful, because if you ask for a break up, there are too many opportunities for him or her to "repay" you, ensuring that you live in deep water and heat every day.
Rule 3: Be honest with your romantic partner
If you're just looking for someone to relieve your loneliness, don't let them think you're considering getting married. It is important to be honest in this regard, especially in the workplace. Otherwise, after a few dates, the enthusiasm suddenly cools down and even turns to pursuing other members of the opposite sex in the office, and you are likely to become the target of retaliation.
Rule 4: Try to keep a low profile
When in love, everyone can't wait to share their joy with the world, but this doesn't apply in an office environment, because from the moment you open your relationship, you two are destined to live under a microscope. Even if you are colleagues in parallel positions and have done each other a harmless little favor at work, other colleagues who also need assistance are likely to report to their supervisor that you are being selfish and partial. Let everyone suddenly realize when they receive your red bomb!
Rule 5: Enjoy the sweetness of love
The office is indeed an ideal place to meet an emotional partner. Unlike bars or other entertainment venues, where alcohol and hormones interact, choosing a partner relies solely on an impulse. Office romances give you a lot of time and opportunities to truly get to know someone. In other words, in the company tea room, there is more opportunity to meet the truly ideal person than in the ballroom bar.
Love is a wonderful thing. As long as you follow the above rules, you can minimize the risks and enjoy the sweetness of love. However, when a love affair comes, it is difficult to resist it. Many people still plan to be brave, but being brave without strategy is not enough. In order to have a happy ending to an office romance, it is most difficult to distinguish between public and private in a master-slave relationship. Even if they consider themselves to be clear between public and private, whether others agree with them is another matter.
