Dr.Know,
I have found that as I get older the only good place to meet women is at work. But, everyone says it's a bad idea to dip your pen in the company ink.
Do you think I'm asking for trouble if I date people at work?
Waiting to know,
Office Dipper
Office Dipper,There is absolutely nothing wrong with dipping your pen in the company ink. Or, another way of putting it shitting where you eat, IT is how you go about it and what you want out of it.
Are you a player, user, dog or what most women mistakenly think a 'typical' guy is? Certainly untrue, the typical guy is not one of these. But the typical girl thinks the typical guy is. If you're looking at work know that she will think that of you. At least once. So be careful and if anything does happen be wary of this and the following.
IF you are trying to sleep with people you work with. Don't even bother. That is when these sayings come true. Putting notches on your belt should be done outside of work. Serious meeting of and dating a person from your work is ok. In fact I would say go for it. You get to know a person in a more intimate way. If you are truly out to find a mate (or at least are honest with yourself and her) then the office is a great outlet to do this.
One warning is, the office can create common ground that can be mistaken for what you or her may think is a perfect match. Once the office goes away (it's safe to say eventually one of you will leave) you may notice that the perfect fit you had revolved more around work as opposed to personality. I am a believer that office romances work and work well as long as you are not fooled into meeting someone that isn't right for you just because she is easy access (metaphorically).
I'll say it again, I am big fan of office friendships/relationships. It makes the working environment a better one. Just don't go out looking to get laid at the office, if you seriously want to look there, look for something real. It can make for some very uncomfortable days, weeks or months if you are still playing the field. If it does go wrong be prepared that one may have to leave the office (depending on how it ended). And if you went into it looking for some sex, you should be the one to bow out, not her. Looking for a relationship (Not necessarily a wedding girls. Don't get your hopes up, he is still allowed to get to know you and choose.) look at work.
Hope the best for you.
If you want to only dip your pen go to a bar, if you want to find an inkwell that your pen fits by all means uses every avenue you have. That means work, school, bar, friends etc.
Dr. 'I'm dipping my pen right now (but not at BdotO)' Know
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