Today, my coworker and I agreed to come clean and tell our fellow employees that we have been secretly dating for a while. Before we could, I received a promotion. I'm now his boss. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I confessed my feelings to the girl I like, who also happens to be my coworker. She told my boss, and they're laughing about it as I type this. FML
Today, I found out that a co-worker of mine that I had originally hired, trained, and mentored to work in my department for the past 4 years had just got the promotion that I had applied for. He is now my boss. FML
Today, a coworker told me she may be in love with me. I admitted similar feelings and we agreed, since we're both happily married, not to spend time together anymore. Two hours later we were both promoted to run the same project, where we'll be "working hand in glove for the next couple of years." FML
Today, I found out that the man I've wanted to be with for the last year and a half also wants to be with me. Two weeks ago, I got a promotion! I'm also legally no longer allowed to date him. 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, it was the first day after my promotion. Everyone, including myself, was shocked that I was promoted so quickly. I figured it was because of all the hard work and overtime I'd put in. However, my coworkers figure I'm just sleeping with the boss, and constantly glare and snicker behind my back. FML
Today, my girlfriend who trained me at the job we both work at received a promotion, which left a spot for advancement. I was chosen for the position, and now the guy she's been cheating on me with is training me. Congrats. FML
Today, my boss was fired by the board. A few days ago, he dropped several strong hints that he was going to promote me soon. FML
Today, after working at my job for months, I quit. Why? My boss tried to convince me that we are in a secret relationship, after he told me he loved me. FML
Today, I walked in on my boss masturbating in the supply room of our restaurant. I pretended I didn't see him and quickly closed the door. About five minutes later, he came out, cupped my face in his hands and told me I was getting promoted. I'm happy, but scarred for life. FML
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MarieTjeDW 17
As long as you're not breaking any policies, you should be alright. Congratulations OP!
qteabutt 12
Now you can be the boss in bed as well -wink wink- Congrats on the promotion though.
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stevenbro 6
Yes, most businesses prohibit this. But enlightened ones (they are out there) will transfer the junior person elsewhere in the organization. Not ideal, but the alternative (no job) is worse.
Kougeru 12
As the woman, you were already the boss.
Kougeru 12
I apologize if this was posted more than once. Site being weird.
MrMedic2013 5
A woman in charge... thats sexy :)
CaptMacLeod 45
As usual, we need more information. How big is the company? Is there a division/location he could laterally transfer to? I'm assuming from the fact it's an FML that company policy forbids it. Odds are, if she'd said she was dating him when they offered her the position, they would have nixed the promotion on the spot. At any corporate level, supervisors dating direct subordinates is a fairly severe liability. On an ethical gray-zone, you have NOT told another soul at the company? If so, and you trust him, then just play the double-life game until he (or you) find another employment arrangement. Alas, if your relationship goes south, and he's an ass, he is capable of getting you both fired, and possibly putting a Sexual Harassment charge permanently in your employment record, as well as the company's public record. Lose-Lose. <crossing fingers OP actually comments>
tounces7 28
This would be more of an FML if you'd been promoted AFTER telling everyone.
species4872 20
Had a women boss once, never ever again.
honestjane 22
People like to think they're being sneaky and under the radar, but I'm betting everyone already knows that OP and her coworker are involved. Better to set the record straight and see about transferring one of you than let rumors run wild and damage both your reputations. If you are already involved with one colleague and haven't been open about it, you can bet any troublemakers will already be spreading nasty rumors about how you got that promotion. Ugly, but true.
JPGRIMM 2
My girlfriend was my boss for a time. Not as bad as it seems as long as you both can keep it professional. Should be ok, OP.