Re:Ask HN: Have you had a crush on someone you worked with? ...
by sethammons on Tuesday December 04, 2018 @09:08AM
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The ol' addage "don't shit where you eat."
Chances are that it is not worth pursuing. Let's say that you are not instantly shut down and a sexual harassment charge is not levied against you, or you otherwise inappropriately express your feelings and are terminated. The chances are that the relationship fails and you or them have bitter feeling that interferes with work moving forward.
Could it be "the one?" Sure. I've know folks who got married who met at work, one was even the owner and an employee. I've seen amicable hook ups and flings. Is it worth the risk? Probably not.
Also, just as an FYI, expressing interest is not sexual harassment. Repeatedly doing so is, or doing so in an inappropriate way is. But, again, probably not worth it.
Chances are that it is not worth pursuing. Let's say that you are not instantly shut down and a sexual harassment charge is not levied against you, or you otherwise inappropriately express your feelings and are terminated. The chances are that the relationship fails and you or them have bitter feeling that interferes with work moving forward.
Could it be "the one?" Sure. I've know folks who got married who met at work, one was even the owner and an employee. I've seen amicable hook ups and flings. Is it worth the risk? Probably not.
Also, just as an FYI, expressing interest is not sexual harassment. Repeatedly doing so is, or doing so in an inappropriate way is. But, again, probably not worth it.
Edit: oh, HR might also have policies against it.