Fraternizing at work…let’s talk about it. This whole David Letterman “scandal” has got me to thinking about all the taboo surrounded with hooking up with co-workers. Would Letterman’s old, wrinkly face be plastered all over every news outlet if this story would have just been about him and some random slut-bag on the street? Why does it add hype to the story that it was a co-worker?
So let’s get to the base of this. People are talking about this story as if they haven’t actually done it themselves. The workplace is the breeding ground of inappropriate relationships!! Why? Because you spend at least eight hours a day with them (more than your roommates, boyfriend, husband, or kids combined). Because work is generally a stressful situation and having some kind of outlet, some kind of flirty get-away can make a bad day not-so-bad. Because there’s probably as much thrill in the fact that you’re little walk on the wild side is in fact on thin ice. Because people working in your same industry generally have similar interests, backgrounds and personalities.
There are lots of reasons why people find it fun to flirt at work. I mean, let’s get real…finishing a project at COB turns into happy hour turns into dinner turns into karaoke turns into…?? Sound familiar? Probably. So what’s stopping us from pulling a David Letterman and crossing the line? I always thought Dave’s top ten was boring…so here’s just the top five.
TOP FIVE REASONS NOT TO PULL A LETTERMAN:
5. Extortion trials. Enough said (this only applies to badasses or future badasses who will make enough money that people will literally bribe you = me)
4. You can’t wear your beer goggles at work. He may have seemed cute but now every time you meet at the water dispenser, you wanna vom. Neg.
3. Once you pop, the fun don’t stop. You may think you can keep it to “…that one time at O’Malleys” but as easy as that was, the next time is easier. Hence, your decline to workplace drama.
2. Victoria’s secret is really never a secret. Everybody finds out. Everybody talks. I don’t care how “DL” you say it is. It ain’t. So if you want it on the front page of the company newsletter, keep on keepin’ on.
1. GETTING LAID MIGHT GET YOU LAID OFF. (bhm dhm, chh!) As if anyone can afford to lose a job in this economy.
So ladies, pull the skirt down and men, keep the eyes on that Excel chart. A little harmless flirting? Not a problem. But how about you bring that sexual energy to your man or woman of choice? And, if you’re single like me, bring it to the bars.
For now, I’m going to cash this $2million check I just got from Jay Leno. PEACE.
Once again, I enjoy your blogging