work and love....

Philippines
August 14, 2008 12:48pm CST
i used to hear a friend telling me that she doesn't get her man from where she gets her money/living. how comfortable are you working with the love of your life? will working in one office together brings out the best in you or the worst in you? will this affect you performance or will it hamper you to work effectively. i hear a lot of people who would does not want to work with their boyfriends/girlfriends or spouses and a number wants some inspiration at work. will you get you man/woman from work?
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@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
14 Aug 08
I have worked at one place with my husband. I was working at the company awhile and then I got him a job there. Worked out great for us. We were in two different departments so we car pooled, saw each other on breaks and then went home together.
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• Philippines
15 Aug 08
wow.. so nice to hear that! i have a friend in California who works with her husband and they carpool together going to work and going home and i find it real sweet though they work in diffent office buildings which i think works great because that works best for them. i mean... that it will not be as they would be in each other's way all day long but close enough to share lunches and break times together. happy mylotting!!!! ~ Shiloh
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
that's really great, working on the same building for they can save a lot like gasoline and sharing food for lunch or breaks. but not necessarily working on the same department or account. especially if one is a subordinate of the other. :) thanks for the post!!! happy Mylotting...
@vienka (88)
• Indonesia
15 Aug 08
will you get your man/woman from work? , yes I and my boy friend work at the same office and we're living together.
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• Philippines
15 Aug 08
great to hear that it works for you and your boyfriend.. thanks for the post and may you have a wonderful weekend...
@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
hi.. i read so many articles that are against love in a workplace but there are also many occasions wherein people find their love where they work since they get to do things on a daily basis and would get to know someone deeper unlike meeting only several times a week. moreover, it's the office rules or the company policies that makes it a little harder. but you know what, i just learned recently that Bill Gates married his employee, Melinda and it worked really fine... i have to say, more than fine. NOw, they are off to charitable and noble and philantrophic activities that will help get rid of malaria and tuberculosis in the world. hehehehe... so what you think? ~ Shiloh
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• Philippines
15 Aug 08
hi there shiloh, i heard you loud and clear...LOL. well it may work with some and it may not work with others. in my previous work i saw a lot of love that blossomed and i was also a witness of failed relationships at work. that's why for me it may not work. especially if the couples are into some pretty quarrels that may affect their efficiency and productivity at work. thnaks for the post and have a great day. :) happy mylotting.
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
sometimes the work place is a place where attractions can blossom. its only good for a start but when things progress, well... its not good that both of you will be on the same workplace. because there are so many complications that may arise, like when you have some misunderstandings, it might affect your work. in some other cases professional jealousy may arise. so dont mess love with work. in the case that both of you really falls in love, you could ask your boss to transfer you in other department.
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• Philippines
15 Aug 08
sometimes the work place is a place where attractions can blossom. its only good for a start but when things progress, well... its not good that both of you will be on the same workplace. because there are so many complications that may arise, like when you have some misunderstandings, it might affect your work. in some other cases professional jealousy may arise. so dont mess love with work. in the case that both of you really falls in love, you could ask your boss to transfer you in other department.
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• Philippines
15 Aug 08
i totally agree with with that it may be exciting from the start but when the relationship leaps into a different level it may affect the couples professionalism. that is a great idea that they can talked it out with their head to them both to different department but then again the couple should really talk about it who will transfer and stuff like that. LOL. thanks for the post!!
• United States
15 Aug 08
There's a few couples in my work place and they seem to keep thier private business at home. Except this one couple, they are forever kissing when they THINK noones looking, I don't care personally but i'd be worried about the boss walking in and seeing this. It has effected the bf's work (he works in the field) and now it seems he's always in the office too worried about her to go on about his business. They come in late for work atleast 3 times a week. I haven't heard of arguments in the office from any of these couples, but I can see that the couples would probably need some space after a while....
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• Philippines
15 Aug 08
i know it's their life but if their personal life is affecting their productivity at work then definitely it's a different story. other people might talk at their back and it may affect their reputation at work. is you company not too strict with this kind of happenings? just a thought because if so, one of them may get fired.. LOL.
@hbailla (32)
• Morocco
15 Aug 08
for my part i will get marry with a woman sitting at home .
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
so you are a conventional type of guy who wants their wives to stay at home and take good care of the family. :) i think that would be fine as long as you are financially stable which you are. :) thanks for the post!!
• United States
14 Aug 08
I don't think that i could work with my husband... I look at my job as a way of getting away from my husband and having my space from him... I don't think that working together is a good idea for the simple fact that you would never have a break from each other... I don't think that is would be professional either...
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
i thought so that when you and your husband/boyfriend works on the same workplace there is tendency that it may affect once job especially if the two of you got misunderstanding at home. and it become an unhealthy environment it that happens. thanks for the post and may you have a great weekend ahead of you. :)
@seanzang (23)
• China
15 Aug 08
my friends had marriged for 10yrs ago,they work together in one office .i admire them .
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
that sounds great for you will rarely see this happens. thanks for the post!!!
@fearie (153)
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
I dont have a problem working with my boyfriend. We applied together at the same company and now were going along well. We help each other especially if something new comes up. Plus, I get to have lunch with him.. The perfect way to spend your break right? Or maybe not for people who is dying to have a moment away from their partner.
• Philippines
15 Aug 08
great that it is working for you guys!!! thanks for the post!!!