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DeroIin
08/31/19 7:41:21 PM
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I know what they say, dont shit where you eat, etc

We both started (along with like 20 other people) two weeks ago, she caught my eye instantly the first time she walked in our first day of orientationbut I was sure we wouldnt even talk and that she would want nothing to do with me, even on a casual, friendly level.

But damn, fast forward to now and she is outgoing. We talk in the office a bit and crack jokes with each other and have gone to group happy hours each Friday, but I wonder if theres a way to atleast escalate it without fucking myself over. We added each other in IG the other week and she commented on my last post which ik means nothing but damn...if only there was a way.
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stoltenberg11
08/31/19 7:42:38 PM
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go for it
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MI4 REAL
08/31/19 7:43:40 PM
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Just do it? I mean one of you will eventually leave the place and that will become irrelevant, right?

It can happen in the reverse, too. Your ex could end up joining the place you currently work, for example.

If it goes to the worst, can you evade them at work, or are you stuck?
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NOM
08/31/19 7:45:42 PM
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Just do it. People who say that are the pussies like me who aren't willing to take chances in life.
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masticatingman
08/31/19 7:53:23 PM
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Hook up if you got an opening. But in a work situation I wouldnt put any expectations on it beyond hitting and quitting.
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SSJGrimReaper
08/31/19 7:53:54 PM
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is the butt fat??
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NonDairyMiltank
08/31/19 8:05:48 PM
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i say this as a feminist and someone who's strictly anti-harassment when it comes to the workplace:

dating coworkers is not a new thing and its how plenty of people were born who are alive today
people spend 8+ hour shifts cooped up in the same environment and their sexual instincts don't magically shut off just because they're clocked in
despite social controversy, many men AND women are still open to dating a coworker they find attractive
its not a weird thing to do, its actually pretty common

im not saying that just because its common, all stories have a happy ending
no there's still a lot of workplace dating attempts that end in arguments, accusations, fights and even job loss
but there's a lot of cases where it worked out in success and people are literally walkin around today as born proof

what i am sayin is you only have one life to live and only so many chances to find romance and write your own love stories

as long as you understand and respect the differences between a flirty proposal and vulgar harassment why would you completely block yourself from attempting to find a relationship in an environment you regularly meet someone you're interested in?

it would be wrong of me, or anyone for that matter, to tell you don't even try when we're turning to dust right now...might as well make the best of the time you got left, whether thats alone or together with someone

care about the comfort of others, but don't forget your own
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TheMikh
08/31/19 8:08:31 PM
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i've had several hot coworkers over the years

i'm trying not to be harsh but just keep your distance and make peace with the fact that it's in your best interest

even if the ass is fat
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DeroIin
08/31/19 8:09:23 PM
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Oh and one more detail thats I feel is important. Her ex that she was in a relationship with back at college is also in the same hiring class as us so even if anything happened I would have to keep it under wraps
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TheMikh
08/31/19 8:09:42 PM
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DeroIin posted...
Oh and one more detail thats I feel is important. Her ex that she was in a relationship with back at college is also in the same hiring class as us so even if anything happened I would have to keep it under wraps

oh god

just don't
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DeroIin
08/31/19 8:09:44 PM
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Forgettable posted...
Do you even know if she's single?


She is, see my above post
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stoltenberg11
08/31/19 8:12:25 PM
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stoltenberg11 posted...
go for it

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Solo_Wing
08/31/19 8:12:49 PM
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Be a 100% sure you're gonna land the shot if you go for it TC, otherwise it's gonna be awkward. Unless you have a solid friendship, but judging from the back story, you don't. Or if you can deal with rejection like a champ.
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NOM
08/31/19 8:14:07 PM
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Just do it, man. Who gives a shit? Best case scenario you guys date have a good time and fuck like wabbits without any issues. Worst case she rejects you and you can handle that one of two ways: 1. Be civil, don't ask her out anymore and you'll most likely be fine. 2. Get all pissed off, say some dumb shit and lose your job. Big. Fucking. Deal. Plenty of jobs out there.
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ClockworkHare
08/31/19 8:14:22 PM
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Workplace romance can be manageable, but most people are terrible at it. And it puts your job at risk.

If you like to gamble, who am I to tell you no? You might be gifted enough to pull it off. Just keep in mind a gamble is indeed what it is, particularly with political phenomena like #MeToo looming in the background. A lot of times it won't even escalate to that point. You might get together and then breakup, simply making workplace interactions too awkward. And then boom, one of you quits just to stop seeing the other at work.

Pursue what you want, but tread carefully.
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DeroIin
08/31/19 8:15:17 PM
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Solo_Wing posted...
Be a 100% sure you're gonna land the shot if you go for it TC, otherwise it's gonna be awkward. Unless you have a solid friendship, but judging from the back story, you don't. Or if you can deal with rejection like a champ.


Weve only been there for two weeks, nothing solid yet with anyone really, let alone her. And I was definitely not going to shoot my shot anytime soon, just waiting it out to see what happens and trying to connect with my other coworkers
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TheMikh
08/31/19 8:16:21 PM
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does this job pay well

is it consequential to your career

if either, recipe for disaster
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DeroIin
08/31/19 8:44:09 PM
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TheMikh posted...
does this job pay well

is it consequential to your career

if either, recipe for disaster


Eh, its good for a first job post college but I got higher aspirations involving more schooling and a doctorate degree. But note taken
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SaltyWet
08/31/19 8:58:40 PM
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What is her physical description?
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HANGtheDJ_86
08/31/19 9:01:29 PM
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Could be worse

At least you don't only work with animals...
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SSJGrimReaper
08/31/19 9:03:00 PM
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TC refused to answer if the ass was fat so that means it's a ironing board ass
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dave_is_slick
08/31/19 9:15:13 PM
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DeroIin posted...
I know what they say, dont s*** where you eat, etc

People who say this are cowards and/or are too immature to confront the possibility of a break up. Have a conversation about how y'all act around each other if there is indeed a break up and everything should be fine.
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MasterGakke
08/31/19 9:17:19 PM
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Basically, if your job is something you can't lose in the next couple of years, don't do it. Like, you'll die in the streets reeking of piss can't lose, not just you don't want to leave. In every other circumstance, go for it. For fuck's sake don't be creepy about it, though.
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voldothegr8
08/31/19 9:22:12 PM
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I'm attracted to numerous coworkers too, I remain professional and move on. Now if I wasn't married there are definitely a few I would peruse.
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Solid Snake07
08/31/19 9:26:40 PM
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Ask her out, if she says no respect that and move on
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AurochSpirit
08/31/19 9:32:27 PM
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Just go for it.

Where I work pretty much everyone has got together with a coworker. Its at the point now where its strange to have not done it.
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DeroIin
08/31/19 10:37:21 PM
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SSJGrimReaper posted...
TC refused to answer if the ass was fat so that means it's a ironing board ass


It is flat but she fine
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alimajor
08/31/19 10:43:45 PM
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Dont do it. If/when you decide to end things with her it wont be pretty for you fam
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SexPantherPanda
08/31/19 10:44:05 PM
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not good
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fuzzylittlbunny
08/31/19 10:47:42 PM
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I have a buttload of hot coworkers but they're all taken :<
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DeroIin
09/01/19 1:21:54 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Ask her out, if she says no respect that and move on


Its not that simple in the workplace. I just started and even I see that. Thats why I cant just ask her out on a whim like I could in college, have to consult CE beforehand lol
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DeroIin
09/01/19 1:24:37 AM
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SaltyWet posted...
What is her physical description?


About 53, dirty blonde hair, blue eyes. She isnt sexy in the usual sense(curvy) but she is hot af. Like a top tier sorority girl type without the curves
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dave_is_slick
09/01/19 1:37:07 AM
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DeroIin posted...
Solid Snake07 posted...
Ask her out, if she says no respect that and move on


Its not that simple in the workplace. I just started and even I see that. Thats why I cant just ask her out on a whim like I could in college, have to consult CE beforehand lol

It really is that simple though. Over complicate it like I did, you lose the opportunity you may have had.
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Banjo2553
09/01/19 2:12:02 AM
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DeroIin posted...
Oh and one more detail thats I feel is important. Her ex that she was in a relationship with back at college is also in the same hiring class as us so even if anything happened I would have to keep it under wraps

That completely makes it a no-go then. I'd rather not deal with the hassle if I were in that position.
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HairyThotter
09/01/19 2:43:45 AM
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Solo_Wing posted...
Be a 100% sure you're gonna land the shot if you go for it TC, otherwise it's gonna be awkward. Unless you have a solid friendship, but judging from the back story, you don't. Or if you can deal with rejection like a champ.


I don't know... there are definitely ways to say what he wants to say with finesse and not leave things a mess.

TC, if you're on a friendly enough level with her, there's absolutely no shame in saying something like "so hey this is a little embarrassing, but I wanted to say I think you're really cool and wanted to ask if you'd go out for drinks with me sometime, just you and me? And if not, hey thats cool, no harm done".

It's better than just waiting around in limbo. You're both adults with jobs, just talk to her. If you don't ask, the answer is always no.
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au_gold
09/01/19 3:03:11 AM
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Dip your pen in the company ink.
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--Zero-
09/01/19 4:19:43 AM
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Don't do it. Toxic mofos pushing you in this topic pretending to be Bros lol.

Unless you don't care about keeping the job long term then go for it. Otherwise wait till she leaves the job if she does or wait a long time to know you're sure this won't blow up in your face.

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DeroIin
09/01/19 10:49:28 AM
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Lots of good info here itt
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OpenlyGator
09/01/19 1:41:48 PM
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DeroIin posted...
Solid Snake07 posted...
Ask her out, if she says no respect that and move on


Its not that simple in the workplace. I just started and even I see that. Thats why I cant just ask her out on a whim like I could in college, have to consult CE beforehand lol

Okay, so you WANT to fail. Got it.

I mean if CE is one of your only outlets for advice at this point, uh oh...
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DeroIin
09/02/19 4:40:50 AM
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OpenlyGator posted...
DeroIin posted...
Solid Snake07 posted...
Ask her out, if she says no respect that and move on


Its not that simple in the workplace. I just started and even I see that. Thats why I cant just ask her out on a whim like I could in college, have to consult CE beforehand lol

Okay, so you WANT to fail. Got it.

I mean if CE is one of your only outlets for advice at this point, uh oh...


I got friends I tell to
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DeroIin
09/03/19 8:56:20 PM
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Was so busy and stressed at work I didnt even have time to think about her. Guess thats a good thing lol
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