One of my managers is in his low 20's, as am i. We both have sexual attractions towards one another and have discussed if we would sleep with each other. Has anyone every slept with their manager? Do you guys think it's a good idea if no one finds out? Thanks
thomasjoyner answered Sunday November 27 2011, 9:58 pm: Although work relationships are unpredictable, you should do what makes you happy. If it doesn't work out, he could fire you without any plausible reason. But if you're willing to risk that in order to pursue the relationship, then I say go for it. However, if your intentions are completely sexual rather than emotional, then I'd advise you to sustain a purely professional relationship with your manager. The effects of engaging in sexual activity with your boss can be extremely detrimental to your job status. Just consider every aspect of your situation carefully and thoroughly and make a decision that is based on your emotions as well as your rational thinking. Good luck! [ thomasjoyner's advice column | Ask thomasjoyner A Question ]
ksca answered Wednesday November 23 2011, 3:08 pm: hey go for it you never know be good at sex and he may promote you or have sex with him if you feel good having sex [ ksca's advice column | Ask ksca A Question ]
adviceman49 answered Wednesday November 23 2011, 12:44 pm: Bad idea. Sex and work don't mix. If this does not lead to a long term relationship you will find it awkward to work together. Should the break up be disharmonious; every time your manger gives you an assignment you don't like it would/could be viewed as punitive in nature. One of or both of you could wind up loosing your jobs.
Sex with a manager or subordinate ranks at the very top of things you should not do list. Right above having any type of office romance. These thing rarely work out and just cause problems for those involved and the company that employs them.
AdviceMistress answered Wednesday November 23 2011, 9:21 am: It is never good to have relations with anyone you work with especially your manager. I understand that you should keep work seperate form your personal life but it will get a little awkward. God forbid if someone at your place of work finds out and with some companies there is a policy about relationships as well. I would think long and hard about it and is it worth it. There was a guy I worked with once who kept asking me out and constantly flirting with me at work. It got very awkward especially because I didn't feel the same way. I don't think its a good iea I think you should seperate your work life and your personal life just bringing them together is going to make a mess. [ AdviceMistress's advice column | Ask AdviceMistress A Question ]
VoiceofReason answered Wednesday November 23 2011, 5:15 am: I've slept with a subordinate before (we were boyfriend and girlfriend). But when we broke up it made things weird and so I vowed to never mix work and sex after that.
The danger for you is that if you get promoted some of your coworkers are going to think you slept your way into advancement. So approach this issue very carefully. [ VoiceofReason's advice column | Ask VoiceofReason A Question ]
Xenolan answered Tuesday November 22 2011, 3:56 pm: Here's what to do: one of you should quit the job first. Then, and only then, can you have a personal relationship.
You won't be able to keep this a secret. It's going to get out eventually, and when it does, you'll probably both be fired. Besides, do you really WANT to keep it a secret? Wouldn't you rather be able to date and do "couple things" openly?
Even if you don't intend to pursue this any further, it would probably be a good idea to find a different job. You're never going to be able to un-say what's been said, and with this kind of mutual attraction in the air, it's only a matter of time before it causes problems. [ Xenolan's advice column | Ask Xenolan A Question ]
Xui answered Tuesday November 22 2011, 3:22 pm: This is a VERY bad idea, Many companies have a policy against co-worker relationships. You as an employee are hired to work for the company, If you sleep with your boss you put your job on the line. It is NOT appropriate to sleep with a boss, manager, coworker. If anything ever happened between the two of you your manager can fire you and press sexual harassment charges against you. Is it really worth the risk?
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