Inappropriate or Not a Problem? 5 Conflicting Opinions Women Have About Dating in the Workplace

Dating in the workplace is becoming more common today. It is unthinkable to some, but to others, it makes no difference if their partner works in the next office — or even a shared space.

Here, five women from an online women’s community share their opinions about dating in the workplace.

Inappropriate or Not a Problem? 5 Conflicting Opinions Women Have About Dating in the Workplace

It’s a hard no for one woman who calls dating in the workplace unprofessional and inappropriate, even though it is becoming common to see this. It can lead to many complicated scenarios and even favoritism, supposing your partner is in a position of higher authority.

1. Unprofessional and Inappropriate

Here, the type of job has a role to play in whether or not workplace dating is acceptable. This woman thinks that if it is a minimum wage job, one does not plan to be in for a long while, one can go ahead with a relationship, as there are few risks.

2. It’s Okay, Depending on the Job

There are many other hilarious ways to say this: “Don’t get your meat where you make your bread,” or “Don’t dip your pen in the company ink.”

3. Don’t Get Your Honey Where You Make Your Money

One person shares an interesting take, saying it doesn’t bother them and shouldn’t bother you. After all, before social media, most people met their partners through work or school and even married them.

4. It Shouldn’t Bother You

Let’s face it; many relationships break up because of distance. Folks even argue that a long-distance relationship never works out, and even if it does, one or both partners must be cheating.

5. Distance Is Not a Problem

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