Greenville Magazine - July 2008 - (Page 24) Greenville employee Cindi R. agrees that privacy is a key factor. On describing her relationship with her boyfriend, “We keep our personal and professional lives completely separate,” says Cindi, who works with her significant other,Viktor, in a small, family-owned business. “We don’t discuss any personal business at work and only have an occasional lunch together.” In the beginning, they told no coworkers, yet felt strongly about getting their bosses’ blessings: “We sat down with our bosses early, so they would know what was going on.” On how they met, Cindi described that it was a “natural progression from friendship” at work. She and Viktor even discussed beforehand what they would do if their relationship didn’t work out. Fortunately, it has led to a strong bond and plans for the future. “It helps,” says Cindi, “if you’re friends first!” Not only are people meeting at work these days, but some are meeting through their work. Lea met her fiancé Aaron through a co-worker. “One of his brothers worked with me a few years ago. One day his brother invited me to a function, and there I met Aaron. We hit it off right away, just as his brother had predicted!” Remembering some basic rules of thumb is always a good idea, when considering venturing over to the next set of cubicles on your break: 1) first, check your corporate policy; 2) organize events outside the company to keep social events away from the workplace; 3) ask someone on a date only once – too often may make the other person feel uncomfortable; 4) think carefully before pursuing (if dating goes sour, you still have to work with this person); and 5) bear in mind that each time you pursue romance, you’re opening yourself up to harassment suits. GM 24 GreenviLLe MaGazine | JULY 2008
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