Today, it finally became clear to me that before you start dating a co-worker, it's best to figure out who they've already dated from work, just in case one of her exes is your new manager. FML
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Today, I found out my ex-boyfriend, who I thought was finally out of my life for good, is now dating my new manager. FML
Today, I found out that the co-worker I have been dating and falling for is the same co-worker that had been spreading rumors about me and getting me in trouble with my boss. FML
Today, I found out my ex is applying for a job at my current company. She may become my boss. FML
Today, my coworker began flirting with the new guy at work and accepted a date with him. I’ve been trying to get with her for months and she'd told me, “Sorry, I don’t fraternize with colleagues.” I called her out on it and she told me, “OK, I’ll spell it out for you: I do fraternize with attractive colleagues.” FML
Today, the girl I work with, who I’ve developed feelings for, started dating another guy at work. She’d told me that she “doesn’t believe” in dating coworkers and she doesn’t “shit where she eats.” FML
Today, I found out that a girl who I really liked at work, who is my manager and with whom I'm friends, and who knows I like her, has been secretly dating someone else who works there for a month, and everyone at work knew except me, because she didn't want to tell me. FML
Today, my colleagues have been trying to play matchmaker between myself and the new girl at the office. I'll admit we share more similarities than differences from what I've learned so far, but I know something my colleagues don't: she's actively pursuing a guy through online dating. FML
Today, I found out my boss hired literally the only person in this town who is an ex-boyfriend. I also work with my current boyfriend. FML
Today, I found out that after working in the same office for five years, I now work with three of my husband's ex-girlfriends. FML
Today, I found out that the coworker I’d been crushing on told me he was gay so I wouldn’t hit on him anymore. Turns out he did that so he could focus on wooing a female coworker of mine. They’re now dating. FML
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flirtyfaery 7
Or you just don't date co-workers at all.
sweet2u22 9
Dating coworkers is against a lot of company's policies for a reason.
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Comments (113)
xSorry_fml 10
How did this receive so many people agreeing your life sucks. YDI for creating your own situation. Work exists to make money, not for friends and relationships. Hopefully your boss just gives you a high five and whispers subtly to you, "First."
mintypoison 22
Um, you do realize that can get you fired, right? All of jobs have had me sign a paper that says I can and will be fired if I date a co-worker. You kinda deserve it...
weirdooooo 0
Don't shit where you eat.
swimchick312 0
Why would you date a coworker? It gets too awkward!!!
kei1108 13
I wish people weren't so petty. If you break up with someone, they can date whoever they want!!!! UGH. It's not like you own that person.
picklemonger 13
Dude! Don't shit where you eat.
J9ssica 13
I have seen the quote "don't shit where you eat" 5+ times..and it's kinda hard to resist dating coworkers we are just a bunch of sexy people XD
cetlawizard 15
Hence the term: "Never dip your pen in company ink"...it's NEVER a good idea to date a co-worker.
insanelyXnikki 18
It's pathetic how people get so freaked out when their ex starts dating someone new :/
ktizzley2k 8
Don't mix work with pleasure. It never pans out well.