Tag: love at work

I love my boss!

Everyone has to work at some point in their lives. Working is not just for those following the American dream or people that fall below the poverty line. At some point, even the wealthiest people will have to answer to someone else in exchange for something they want. The amounts and situations may be different but the concept is the same. Work is necessary and having a great boss makes all the difference. The economy has changed dramatically over the last few years. Things that never seemed possible before have happened. Business have closed down, people once considered “upper middle…

Flirting with your boss, is it smart?

Romance in the workplace is a tricky thing to navigate, but it can sometimes lead to long and successful relationships. However, attempting to form a relationship with one’s boss is rarely a good idea. There are usually rules in the employee handbook against this, and it can lead to all sorts of unpleasant situations with coworkers who are jealous because it seems you are getting preferential treatment. Some people flirt with their bosses without any genuine interest in a relationship but rather in an attempt to gain favor and get perks as a result. This is an underhanded tactic that…

What To Do If Your Boss Is An Ex

There is nothing worse than having a boss that doesn’t like you. It is harder to get your job done, the boss is always on you and things just aren’t very friendly at the office. However, what if your boss happens to be an ex? That can add a layer of intrigue to the typical boss-employee relationship. Stay Professional The best thing to do is to understand that there is a job to be done and that you have to do what the boss says. Yes, it could be very hard to have to take orders from someone who may…

How To Deal With Falling In Love With A Colleauge

If you have fallen in love with someone that you work with, what should you do about it? It could be the best thing that has ever happened to you, or it could be the absolute worst thing that could happen to you. How much you value your job will help you determine how you react, but you should understand that the feelings may not be mutual, so be careful in how you proceed. Can You Work With This Person The first question you have to ask yourself is whether or not you can work with this person without revealing…

When you fall in love with your boss

Your choice of career should be one that you love; loving your job means you are happy to wake up each morning and go to the office. This also makes you more productive, happier and less likely to suffer from unhappiness related to your job. Loving your job also makes you less stressed in the office. However, as much as you may love your job, there are additional stresses that cannot be helped. Deadlines, clients that are difficult to work with and coworkers that push your buttons are not uncommon occurrences in the workplace. Depending on your method of handling…