Hook up In The Workplace

I have this guy that I’m really into at my workplace, he’s so hot and attractive and I just can’t help smiling whenever he’s there. Have you ever felt undeniably attracted to a coworker like my experience? Or have you already have sex or hook up with a coworker? Well, although hook up in the workplace seems to be a really hot item – think sex in the Xerox room during breaks, sex in the elevator or sex with the boss that brings out promotion – in reality, hooking up in workplace is not that good of an idea.

Most companies have strict policies about work relationships, and support employees maintaining professional relationships that do not include sexual relationships because of legal issues and because of potential loss of productivity or employees because of rumors and drama! But if you cant stop yourself (like me) to act on your desire for your coworker, well, just keep these tips on mind if you want to enjoy your hookup in the workplace and stay out of trouble at work.

Danger #1: “Happy Hour Hookups”. Coworkers sometimes go out for drinks together after work. While it is ok to socialize, some people have one-too many drinks and end up going home with someone from work, and sometimes they don’t know who they hookup with. The risk of this includes losing your job or your credibility with coworkers. So if you want to drink, drink moderately and make sure that it you will be hooking up afterwards, you who you will hookup with.

Danger #2: “Sleeping Your Way to the Bottom” If you become sexually involved with bosses or people who report to you, you can have a sexual harassment suit filed against you, lose your job, or be forced to resign. So if you really got the hots for your boss, make sure he/she is single and don’t use your hookup status to be promoted. On the other hand, if you are attracted to people you handle, then don’t use this position to blackmail them and hookup with you or for them to be promoted.

Danger #3: “The Morning After Blues”. Remember, the person you hook up with is the person you have to see around the office. This can be uncomfortable for a good long time, if not permanently while you are both working there. So make sure that after you hookup, clear thing with your coworker. Whether it is only just a hookup or can lead to a serious relationship. Clearing things up, lessen the awkwardness.

Now that you know the dangers, you can now decide if it’s worth the risk to respond to the collegial booty call. One of my coaching clients was forced to walk away from a long contract because they had a sexual relationship with someone at the company who later turned on them and sabotaged their reputation and ability to do business with that company.

So what is an alternative? If you are single looking for a hook up, you can date or pick a person up who is not your coworker. That way, you can have a totally no strings attached encounter, anyway that is what hookups is all about.