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Re:Amazon Is Selling Its 29-Acre Bay Area Property as Return... by grujicd on Monday January 30, 2023 @05:33PM (#34587480)
I get that power imbalance can be abused, and even if not - things can get complicated. But on the other hand, love does not know about org chart and if you meet your soulmate that way, why should potential long-life happiness of two people be less important than what HR says? Disclaimer: met my wife on the job 22 years ago, although we were both developers in same positions, not subordinate situation.
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Re:Amazon Is Selling Its 29-Acre Bay Area Property as Return... by bb88 on Monday January 30, 2023 @06:06PM (#34587961)
The power imbalance doesn't just affect the couple in the romantic (or lustful) entanglement. It affect those outside of the entanglement as well.

At the worst it can be akin to nepotism which can quickly erode morale and productivity -- (there's no reason to work harder since the "fiance" will get the promotion).

At a previous company a manager dated her direct employee, and working in her team was really an awful experience because of it. Everyone knew it, and nobody could say anything for fear of retribution.

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