Dating your boss pros and cons

Office Romance Pros and Cons

Have you ever thought about swiping right on your boss instead of that random profile on your dating app? As they say, the heart wants what it wants—even if it wants someone who could potentially fire you. Say hello to social dominance theory , which explains that humans are wired to be attracted to individuals who hold power. Your brain subconsciously reassigns the feelings you had for a parental figure onto your boss. Hey, we get it! Imagine both of you grinding over a shared project that finally takes off, and celebrating together once it succeeds. Sounds dreamy, right?

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Love is unpredictable, and sometimes, it can blossom in the most unexpected places — even at work. While the thought of dating a coworker may initially seem appealing, caution must be exercised before embarking on an office romance. This underscores the need for effective management of workplace relationships, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring a clear demarcation between your work and personal lives.

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Namely's powerful HR Software is built for mid-sized companies — designed to be used by everyone, every day. Things get particularly sticky when romantic relationships form between a manager and an employee—which can have an impact on morale and put the company at compliance risk. How common is this? Our survey also uncovered that 5 percent of employees are dating their manager at work. Though HR works to mitigate workplace risk, sometimes love knows no boundaries. Can managers date employees?

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What happens when you sleep with your boss

Love at the office can get complicated, fast. Kendra Cherry, MS, is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator, and author of the "Everything Psychology Book. Does it ever seem like the office is a hub for budding romances? Plenty of our favorite fictional couples certainly started out as office flirtations or coworker crushes. After all, most adults spend a third of their lives on the job; it's little wonder that sparks might fly with a cute colleague.

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