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Jul 28, 2016Comments: 4222 · Posts: 6474 · Topics: 83
I dont have a problem with age. I have more of a problem with dipping your pen into the office ink.
its never a good idea.
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Oct 21, 2015Comments: 11066 · Posts: 36034 · Topics: 110
I would never shit where I eat.
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Aug 07, 2013Comments: 14265 · Posts: 5321 · Topics: 61
Work relationships are generally more hazardous than prosperous. However I've known a few people who met their spouses this way. I don't think it's the age if he accepted a coffee date previously. With 20 years experience on you, you might talk to him and try to learn more about him. Do you both see this job as long-term? Is he is your boss? There is most definitely a reason for his behavior so I'd advise to feel it out and don't rush it. Start by building a solid friendship and see if anything later on develops naturally.
To add, we will no longer be in the same work place soon as I am leaving. He is kind of up the rank in the company. I just don't know if I should attempt to ask him out again outside of work.
he's old enough to know better about you and the work thing
What does this mean?
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Jun 26, 2017Comments: 0 · Posts: 345 · Topics: 63
It depends if you work in completely different departments or not. If you do i say proceed but with extreme caution.
He may be on the fence knowing he is interested but also worried that this is a sexual harassment/metoo disaster waiting to happen
Remember that he doesn't know you well. Therefore he doesnt know if things dont click on a romantic level if yourr going to lash out and go to hr.
He is dealing with a work minefield. I have been attracted to other female coworkers at my job but have never acted on it.
Even if they are attracted to me, i dont act on it. Too much of a risk and im there to make a living.
So don't take it personal with him being distant. This is his job and he is gonna be cautious.
There's something about him. Just like any other man my age, or my ex who was also a bit older. There's an attraction and I want to get to know him but... there seems to be a but... I'm mature enough to not let personal and professional affect each other in anyway. But I understand he may not see it that way.
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Nov 10, 2010Comments: 285 · Posts: 30822 · Topics: 650
Why not.
Love is HARD to find.
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Jun 26, 2017Comments: 0 · Posts: 345 · Topics: 63
I aint gonna lie, the place i work at is temptation island. So many attractive girls at my company. And they work in different departments too!
So OP I get where you are coming from albeit slightly. If i wasn't focused on escaping my living exploitment nightmare i would definitely be testing the waters.
But if he feels comfortable again around you the invite him to a group of co workers outing first.
Like someone else said you want to build rapport first instead of diving in.
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Apr 29, 2018Comments: 4021 · Posts: 3656 · Topics: 89
I think you should ask him once you’re leaving. If he says no, then you don’t have to see him again.