There’s a standard scene in many movies where a woman becomes involved with a man but wants to keep the budding relationship secret. Invariable, either at work or a social gathering, a close friend will say, “Something’s different about you. Are you seeing someone?” You’ve probably been in this situation, as either the primary subject or […]
Love in the office can be risky business. Susan shares advice on the Wall Street Journal’s “Lunch Break” program.
It’s Valentine’s Day, and it appears Cupid is busy in the workplace. The office is becoming the place to find romance.
Research from the University of Tulsa found 35 percent of workers responding admit to having had an office romance. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 84 percent of younger workers (18-29) say they would have a relationship with a co-worker compared to only 29 percent of Baby Boomers. Thirty-one percent of office romances lead to marriage.