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Originally Posted by Lovedianaroses
First of all, wow, I didn't know this issue would be so controversial to everyone.
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Seems like you're making this a much bigger issue than it needs to be. You know your workplace and your relationship with your boss better than anyone. Basically one of the following is true:
1) A romantic relationship with your boss is inappropriate and would be frowned upon even if it wasn't technically against company policy. This is true for most people which is why you're getting some of the responses you've seen so far. It shouldn't be surprising it's controversial in most people's eyes.
2) Maybe it's not against company policy and it wouldn't be frowned upon by other employees (rare), but a romantic relationship between superior and subordinate often ends up with AT LEAST a few complications due to the structure of your professional relationship (subordinate/superior) and personal relationship (hopefully equals).
If it's number 1, then it's a really bad idea and you should avoid it. Period. If it's number 2, and you think you can make it work, then sure... go for it. But why don't you ask him out instead of waiting for him to make the move? Especially if it really is as OK as you say it is. Shouldn't be a big deal if that's the case.
Regardless, I'm surprised you're surprised about the responses. It's almost never a good thing for an employee to date their boss. Ever. I don't know of a single example of that working out well for someone. Maybe you're situation is different, but that would make you a big exception to the rule.
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