An Office Romance

Given the amount of time we spend at work each day,  it’s of little surprise that romances bloom in offices. Whether in a banking, insurance, IT, government or similarly related workspace, with Cupid’s arrow targeted at you like an Excocet missile, you stand no chance.

Whilst all bones of reasonableness will have left your body, you may still have the small voice of your conscience whispering quietly from your shoulder. Even though your heart is fit to burst with the joy of the new love in your life, her/his voice is worth listening to, albeit now and again. Just like all good Hollywood love stories, an office romance will have drama, passion and heightened emotions. When possible, keep  some semblance of control.

Privately sent email exchanges and clandestine meetings out of work can help to keep the affair more secret, especially as in it’s early stages, no one knows how or if it will progress. Also, you may not be aware of what the company you work for’s policy is on such a delicate matter.

You may think that your elation as your eyes meet across the office desks will go un noticed by other staff members, but love is a power of some potency and will be obvious to all. Be prepared for the gossip mongers who will be looking for fuel to fire their  special variety of tittle tattle.

Your secret trysts by the photocopier as your relationship progresses and seemingly innocuous meetings next to the filing cabinets will not go unseen.  An office romance is a saga played out for all to witness, a drama with a plot that fellow work colleagues will be pleased to see unfold.

If it is apparent that the romance is a success and to be made public,  an excellent way to let all know is by rumour. A surefire method of rapid information distribution. Telling someone in confidence will soon have the happy news spread across the office grapevine in no time at all, so be ready for the congratulations that are guaranteed to ensue.

Conversely, should it be decided that the romance is not to be, it would be wise to source new employment and leave the current position on a ‘high’, rather than to stay where you are languishing or remain in what could become an untenable and uncomfortable position.