The work place is not the place for relations with employees. You are there to work and help advance the company.
If I was in a situation like this, I would try to avoid the temptation at all cost, because I have morals to follow. Knowing right from wrong, I know that having an affair at work goes against my personal values. These values help me decide what is right so I can make smart, correct choices and stay out of trouble. Without morals where would our world be? A lot more worse than it is now. So, understanding your morals really does matter.
Every individual has given rights, but it is not always right to take advantage of these rights. Having an affair is just one example of taking advantage of human rights which is, in my opinion, wrong.
There are companies that have rules about having affairs in the work place, but these rules are not taken seriously. They still have their affairs in secret and get away with it. This can sometimes even give an employee an edge over the others on getting a raise, promotion or even more vacation time, but there are rules that must be followed and if caught you can lose your job.
For those of you who wish to "play devil's advocate" remember this: you might get ahead with an affair at work, but sometimes it may come back to bite you. There is no reason to be a "Romeo" in the work place, just focus on making an honest living while keeping your job and the romance can come later.
This was a tough assignment. I'll be lucky if I get 6 points out of it.
ReplyDeleteJustin,
ReplyDeleteYou did well with it. Remember, your goal is to think about these things. One day, you may encounter a situation like this in your future workplace. It's true that duty often comes first; however, you might one day find yourself falling for someone at the workplace. Feelings often blur ethics, and, in the end, the right choice can be hurtful. Nevertheless, you are right in saying that duty is major consideration before diving into any sort of affair that could hurt both parties involved.