Miss OstrichMy friend Wendy is in love with her boss.
At least, she claims to be. He's young (26), a successful film director, and very attractive (I've seen pictures - think Jim from The Office with a beard). The problem is, Wendy is his assistant hired to do his bidding and be his lackey. He makes her do menial jobs and isn't very nice to her, but unfortunately, she loves the attention. She ignores his harsh words and only hears when he gives her a compliment, as small as it might be, and fawns over that all day. She's also convinced that he flirts with her, but what she describes as his flirting sounds like orders from a boss who just happens to be young and attractive and knows he can take advantage of her because of that.
But! HE'S HER BOSS!
She has delusions of them dating and getting married, but to me, trying to get involved with a boss is never a good idea. A co-worker, maybe, but not a boss. Her goal is to get him to go out to a bar with her and get drunk, which in her mind, will get him to confess that he loves her back. Her other goal: sleep with him. Good luck with that.
How do you feel about boss-employee relationships? Do you think they can work out?
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LOL steve carell as michael on the office!Â
Boss/co-worker relationship....f'ing NASTY to me considering my boss is my DAD...eewww hah.
I honestly believe as long as they date outside of work, it's okay. But, when they're working, they must work and no play. Play on their own time.
I don't think so. I think the hierarchy of the job can filter too easily in to the relationship.
After 2 months at work, I started dating ym manager, even though the store closed down, we're still together, 11months in 2 days!!
Haha, I'm actually kind of amused by people that date their boss. It's not smart, because when relations end you're kind of on that person's shitlist, but, eh. I don't know.
I think those kinds of relationships can work, but only if the people involved are immature. One of the reasons people don't care for that type of relationship is: What if they break up? Would the boss fire the other person? Would they give them crappy jobs as revenge? etcetc. Sadly, there are people silly enough to do that.
If the boss and the worker are mature, then that wouldn't be an issue, so it'd be rather safe. Otherwise, I'd say it's a no go.
I think it's kinda stupid.
Cuz you never know how long you'll last, and people find out. Even if you keep it secret. People find out.
Co workers, maybe. But My best friend dates her co worker, and everyone knows their business.
& when it ends. It's never good.
No.
go for it if you aren't attached to your job.
Probably not the best idea. Knock some sense into her head.
My boyfriend was my manager and we've been going out for 2 years =] But I also had to quit my job because of it
the delusions likely began after she watched the Twilight movie, where male dominates submissive female is seemingly very sexy. I think some people get attached easily if they see someone everyday and interact with them on a regular basis, such as this situation. that is probably why some people tend to get have crushes or go a step further and become involved with co-workers. getting involved with co-workers or the boss seems risky and awkward because after the relationship goes sour, you either have to try to face them everyday or feel compelled to quit because you don't want to be constantly reminded of the past. I think she just likes the excitement of fooling around in an environment that is suppose to be strictly conservative business and the potential of being caught by co-workers during office hours, although wrong, is sickly pleasurable to her?! maybe that fantasy crossed my mind a time or two so it then becomes my perspective on this situation. although tempting and convenient, I wouldn't get involved with any one that I worked with. it isn't worth it for a cheap thrill, imo. there are exceptions but I think it is in the minority.
LOL just too funny to think about... My boss is an old married woman. :]
I don't know where you people work, but at my job every women that's a "manager" is dating {sleeping with} a boss, that's how they got the job, must be a Vegas thing.
Wow. It's Ugly Betty written all over. Same thing as "27 Dresses" too. Just try to keep her from doing something rash. He seems like a pompous know-it-all.
My friend started to work at her job about 2 months ago probably 3. Her boss & herself started to get into a relationship. They hold hands, kiss, hangout all outside of work. But last week he told her " I don't want to be in a relationship." And she's still "seeing him" i find it ridiculous getting involved with your manger. Do you know what you're putting in jeopardy for both of you? I even told her not to do it because he's going to hurt her. And he did. Boss-employee relationships are irresponsible.
Sleeping with her boss? Definitely not a good idea, and he'll probably take it the wrong way.
My aunt married her boss :D
Never get involved with anyone from work. This situation can really backfire on her but it seems like it isn't going to happen anyway.