Workplace Romance

It's been four months since you started working for this advertising company, but it's all still fresh when you remember your first day at work. There's Anna, your officemate who toured you around the workplace and answered your questions regarding tardiness, payday, and lunch break. She's tall, about your height, straight brown hair pulled into a ponytail, and wears a pair of thick-framed glasses. She has this cute dimple on her right cheek that you instantly noticed when she agreed to go on lunch with you. You asked her to let you drive her home, which was odd for someone you consider as an officemate. With you on the driver's seat, she sat beside you, noticing how sweet she smelled. You still can easily picture out how her perfectly shaped legs were crossed when you opened the compartment on the dashboard of your car. And for some reason, you still get light-headed every time you remember how her soft, cherry lips tasted when she kissed you on her apartment's doorstep. And then you realize this is no ordinary crush, no cheap summer fling, nor short-time flirting. You like Anna, your hot officemate clad in corporate clothes. Yes, it is what they call workplace romance and you are struck by it.

Liking someone at work or taking an officemate out on a date isn't something new to the working society. Men have in their nature to be easily attracted by women who look and think smart like the London escorts, and for this example, a workmate. This type of set-up has its own risks and benefits, and men should put these things in mind, not in their pants.

Having an affair with your co-worker is a good form of motivation. You look forward to seeing her every day by reporting early or in time for work. You tend to be productive and be fruitful with what you're doing because, one, you don't want to take an overtime (you'd rather take her out for dinner); and two, you want to impress her by attempting to be the employee of the month. These are just some of the things the company owner may benefit from this office affair. On the other side of the coin, there are downsides to this cheesy corporate setup. You may tend to slack off at work and just kill time because you are getting impatient and excited for your most-awaited first night together (you know what we mean). You may tend to spend more time talking with her or sending her instant messages on her desktop computer not related to work. Also, the two of you always see each other almost every day; you won't have that much new to tell, or you two may end up getting used to seeing each other. Worst case: if you two are not in good terms anymore and decided not to see each other anymore, but you have to because you are part of an important company project. Imagine how awkward it will be.

Before starting this kind of emotional set-up, men should consider these things and think twice. Remember, don't mix business with pleasure. If you don't like that adage, just put in mind that you are employed in that company to work, and in the four corners of the office, your job is your priority. Always be professional and never let your workplace romance be a hindrance.