AnnikaKarina Posted June 19, 2004 Posted June 19, 2004 I've ruined/in the process of ruining my reputation at work. I feel well-liked at my job but I'm rather detached from my coworkers and don't tell much. I've done/said a few things that have people talking/gossiping. I know that even though I was very discreet that it's never a good idea to have a crush on coworkers, especially those that are way above me on the ladder. I am not the sleeparound type by a long shot but lately i've been more flirty and seem to toss caution to the wind. I know i've been slightly inappropriate and it kills me to admit that. How did that happen?? i'm trying very hard to totally tone it down and to be professional at all times. There are other things in my history that I know coworkers talk about and I guess what I need to know is...how can I just hold my head high and get past these bad feelings that I have? I am beating myself silly all the time over the mistakes that I've made. The hard thing to admit is: I'm not "that" sorry for my behavior as I am the fact that nothing came of it and I'm so saddened to write that. The only reason why my schoolgirl crush didn't turn into a huge scandalous affair with a married man is because HE said no! I feel like such a loser and very ashamed.
average guy Posted June 19, 2004 Posted June 19, 2004 Well, don't be too hard on yourself, it sounds like you learnt two very valuable lessons: 1) never date (or flirt) with people you will have to work with everday if anything goes wrong. 2) never go after married men. I think you should just hold your head up as you said you are and go on about your business and before you know it everyone will have forgotten about it and will be gossiping about the next office rumour! A.G.
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