I had (well, still do), interest in a coworker, but didn't think it was a good idea to "go there." Add to the working situation he is 12 yrs younger, so wasn't all about work. But, think if it would be ok if things didn't work out?

And, many companies have policies against this (mine does not), so you might want to investigate that also...........

This guy travels a lot for the job. I almost never see him. But I'm curious about him. Just wondered if it was worth a try.

Well, if it won't affect you if it doesn't work..........I say GO for it!!!

1. Understand your company's policy on this subject.
2. Even if the company has a less restrictive policy on this, try to date someone in an area of the company that doesn't have much interaction with the day to day activity with your job function. That's a practical measure, because if things go sour, it is not fun to see an ex at work all the time. And in this job market, it's not a good idea to be looking for a job. The economy still feels recessionary.

In the OP's particular situation, do you really want to date someone who travels a lot? Someone who travels a lot isn't the best person to form a relationship with. Relationships take time , and someone who is gone a lot doesn't have time. This is most true on the front end of a relationship, when you are establishing who you are a couple. Established couples can have one partner that travels more because maintenance is less time consuming that creating a whole new relationship.

I always said I wouldn't. Especially where I work - it's a big f**k-fest. But it just so happens I am seeing a guy from here (different department) and so far I've only "seen" him here twice. And that was only the back of him. Do I worry about if things end bad - yes - but I haven't met anyone I've liked this much in years and I couldn't let it pass me by. And yes, to top it off, he's WAY younger then me. But I am having the time of my life and I haven't felt this satisfied in years with my "love" life.

I wouldn't again. I got close to a friend who worked in another building in our organization, then got transfered to his building.

That alone got awkward but the WORST experience was when one of the guys at work really had a thing for me, and 3 of my "work friends" REALLY had a thing for him. I lost those "friends" plus some others even though I wasn't interested in dating the guy (he was hot but personality not my style).

Been there, done that. Won't do it again.

1) It makes things awkward with other coworkers if/when they find out - especially those coworkers who like to gossip. Even if you keep it completely professional at work, somehow you are seen doing something inappropriate. Case in point, one of the managers here took another associate to lunch because they had won a sales contest. In that hour's span of time, the manager and associate did not go to a restaurant to eat - because the female left with her hair up and came back with her hair down. That means something happened, don't you know? This was with two people who weren't involved, let alone the gossip when two people actually do start dating.

2) It makes things really awkward if/when you are no longer involved. I don't think anything more needs to be said there.

I met my LTEx through work. We were together 12 years.

So, my vote is a big YES!! You never know who you're closing the door on! :bigsmile:

Almost always a very bad idea, but if you're going to do it, do it with someone who is the same "rank" as you. Subordinates dating supervisors is a horrible mistake.

Hahaha! Well I guess I better not ask him out since I do his travel reimbursements. LOL!

This is probably a no-no then if you deal with his pay in anyway.

I would only do it if they work in a different office or city from me. But not one I'd be likely to run into at work on a regular basis.