Home› All Encompassing Trip

Dipping Ones Pen In The Company Ink

mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
edited January 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
Thoughts? Experiences? Thought this thread could help to keep our minds busy while we wait for that damn bird to tweet.
"The leads are weak!"

"The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

"What's your name?"

"FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
Post edited by Unknown User on
«1

Comments

  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,690
    Thought - bad idea!
    Experience ;) - bad idea!
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    i only have a pencil.....:(
  • Dustin51Dustin51 Posts: 222
    As someone who has dipped my pen in the company ink on many occasions. I'm talking well into the double digits here let me offer a few thoughts on this. btw...These practices are best used in a work place with a lot of turn over.


    First of all...the best targets are the ones who are lower then you on the totem poll and who figure to be shortimers.

    #2...One at a time. If you're screwing around with some chick at work just stick with the one. If someone better comes available and you need to jump ship, break it off in as sweet a way as possible and make sure the new relationship is very discreet at first.

    #3...Don't promise her anything. Most people are very understanding as long as you are up front. Tell her you don't usually date people from work and that you're very apprehensive about it initially. This works in two-fold. It allows you to be discreet about the relationship without her feeling like you are ashamed of her and it also gives you an easy out later.

    That's about it for now. If I had to sum it up I would say this. If you care about your job be careful. If you want to get a good catch and release program going you have to be nice but dont be affraid to express what you want up front. Everyone has needs and there's nothing wrong with two single people hooking up, but be appreciative of the people who you're hooking up with and look out for the ones that are crazy or are going to screw your shit up. Try to stay away from those.
    Be excellent to each other
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    I wouldn’t recommend it as a general rule. I’ve tried twice and regretted it both times. I did wind up with a very dedicated stalker as a result of one attempt. While being stalked does improve your self-esteem, it’s still a double-edged sword when they walk out of your closet while you are getting it on with someone else…
    Idaho's Premier Outdoor Writer

    Please Support My Writing Habit By Purchasing A Book:

    https://www.createspace.com/3437020

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000663025696

    http://earthtremors.blogspot.com/
  • NY PJ1NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    i dated 2 girls from my office...one of which still works with me

    and while it was fun at the time the tension that exists now isnt worth it imo
  • HawkshoreHawkshore Posts: 2,163
    eyedclaar wrote:
    sword when they walk out of your closet while you are getting it on with someone else…


    :eek: ......any boiled bunnies?
    Van 92.07.21 / Van 98.07.19 / Sea 98.07.22 / Tor 98.08.22 / Sea 00.11.06 / Van 03.05.30/ Van 05.09.02/ Gorge 06.07.22 & 23 / EV Van 08.04.02 / Tor 09.08.21 / Sea 09.09.21 & 22 / Van 09.09.25 / Van 11.09.25 / Van 13.12.04 / Pem 16.07.17 / Sea 18.08.10
  • boxwine_in_hellboxwine_in_hell Posts: 1,263
    This is a good rule to live by when it comes to dipping your pen in the company ink.

    Don't shit where you eat.
    one foot in the door
    the other foot in the gutter
    sweet smell that they adore
    I think I'd rather smother
    -The Replacements-
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Hawkshore wrote:
    :eek: ......any boiled bunnies?

    No, but I think that's only because I didn't have any... She liked to take her anger out on my truck instead...
    Idaho's Premier Outdoor Writer

    Please Support My Writing Habit By Purchasing A Book:

    https://www.createspace.com/3437020

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000663025696

    http://earthtremors.blogspot.com/
  • BibbsBibbs Posts: 229
    depends if you are one of The Chippendales.


    *shudders*
    ••• Immortality •••
    www.myspace.com/kosmicjelli
  • tybirdtybird Posts: 17,388
    Tried it a couple of times in my youth...not much good ever came of it. Would say...try and stay away from it.
    All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a thousand enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    mookie9999 wrote:
    Thoughts? Experiences? Thought this thread could help to keep our minds busy while we wait for that damn bird to tweet.


    I honestly had NO idea what the hell this meant until I read a few posts..

    And.. lets just say.. NOW I do! hahahaha!

    Um, dude, I met my husband somehow didn't I??? ;););)
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    eyedclaar wrote:
    I wouldn’t recommend it as a general rule. I’ve tried twice and regretted it both times. I did wind up with a very dedicated stalker as a result of one attempt. While being stalked does improve your self-esteem, it’s still a double-edged sword when they walk out of your closet while you are getting it on with someone else…

    HOLY CRAP!
    The best use of Life is Love.
    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    I am a good girl, so I wouldn't and haven't....EVER!!! :)
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    I am a good girl, so I wouldn't and haven't....EVER!!! :)

    Plus you work for your uncle, right?!!! :p
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    Lizard wrote:
    Plus you work for your uncle, right?!!! :p


    YEP......I can't believe you remember that....:)

    Someone does listen too me after all!! ;)
    And so the lion fell in love with the lamb...,"
    "What a stupid lamb."
    "What a sick, masochistic lion."
  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    YEP......I can't believe you remember that....:)

    Someone does listen too me after all!! ;)

    i sound stalkerish!!!

    i remember cuz you said you work in a lawfirm and so do I!! ;)
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    my personal experience with this has always been bad... then again it was 3 different girls all at the same job... the main problem is if you break up with one person and then a hotter girl gets hired, you kindof have to wait for the ex to quit before you can make a move on the new one :D

    in general id say its a bad idea tho... this board is probably enough of a distraction at work for most without adding another
    "Senza speme vivemo in disio"

    http://seanbriceart.com/
  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    my experience.


    was going through my divorce, kinda liked this girl. thought she was cool as hell. she kept blowing me off to go out for drinks.

    finally she did, she brought a friend that worked with us. when the bar closed all three of us came back to my house. the friend got pissed at something, (turns out she liked me) anyway i was way too drunk to drive the girl home. so she stayed. NOTHING HAPPENED. we slept in the same bed, but nothing happened.

    that was 2 years and 7 months ago.

    she is still here. she never left after the first night.
    worlds longest date, or one night stand. : )
    and i couldnt be happier.
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    the wolf wrote:
    she kept blowing me
    we slept in the same bed
    and i couldnt be happier.
    good work! :p
    "Senza speme vivemo in disio"

    http://seanbriceart.com/
  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    sgossard3 wrote:
    good work! :p

    nice ! well played.
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    the wolf wrote:
    nice ! well played.
    ha thanks... the real story is pretty sweet tho and it sounds like youre a lucky guy!
    "Senza speme vivemo in disio"

    http://seanbriceart.com/
  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    sgossard3 wrote:
    ha thanks... the real story is pretty sweet tho and it sounds like youre a lucky guy!

    yeah, she was a godsend. lol i doubt i would be here today if she had not agreed to go out for drinks that night.

    with the divorce and all, i was in a pretty dark place, and even i didnt realize how close to being over it was. lol
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    As someone who has dipped my pen in the company ink on many occasions. I'm talking well into the double digits here let me offer a few thoughts on this. btw...These practices are best used in a work place with a lot of turn over.


    First of all...the best targets are the ones who are lower then you on the totem poll and who figure to be shortimers. Check! but only because she is new. no one is beneath anyone, but there are a lot of shortimers

    #2...One at a time. If you're screwing around with some chick at work just stick with the one. If someone better comes available and you need to jump ship, break it off in as sweet a way as possible and make sure the new relationship is very discreet at first. Check! for the time being

    #3...Don't promise her anything. Most people are very understanding as long as you are up front. Tell her you don't usually date people from work and that you're very apprehensive about it initially. This works in two-fold. It allows you to be discreet about the relationship without her feeling like you are ashamed of her and it also gives you an easy out later. Non-issue so far

    That's about it for now. If I had to sum it up I would say this. If you care about your job be careful. No worries other than total and complete awkwardness

    ...and look out for the ones that are crazy or are going to screw your shit up. Try to stay away from those. Seems level headed, but so did the Menedez brothers up until that fateful night!
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    mookie9999 wrote:

    ...and look out for the ones that are crazy or are going to screw your shit up. Try to stay away from those. Seems level headed, but so did the Menedez brothers up until that fateful night!

    tru dat!
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • spongersponger Posts: 3,159
    Only once have I tried to get into the pants of a co-worker. She was a gorgeous, gorgeous young lady with great knockers and everything else to boot. And I tried to be so smooth about it too. She was complaining about the increased cost of living and I said, "Well let me save you the cost of dinner this weekend." To this day, I am dumbfounded as to why she decided to stop giving me the time of day after that. All she had to say was, "No thanks," but instead she just started ignorning me even after we had spent countless breaks and e-mails shooting the shit. Her loss I say, heh, heh...I was the one who ended up leaving that company for a better job...not her. And it's not that I haven't had the opportunity to date co-workers...just never met one who was that smoking hot up until that point.
    reigning champion

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=272825
  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    I really don't think it is a good idea.
    If something happens, it gets disgruntly around the office.
    Yes, I made that word up. So what???
    :)
    But, if you like him/her, don't listen to me. I have done it. :p
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • nfanelnfanel Posts: 2,558
    i've done it and we're good friends now but i think that's rare. it helped that he moved to london, thus ending things with us on a professional and ink-dipping level. :p but we kept in touch and stayed friends and still hang out now and then now that he's back in dc. in fact, he'll be my concert buddy on 6/22!
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Statistically, more people meet their significant others at work than any other place. In other words, more people are hooking up at the water cooler than at the bar. I find it hard to believe too. Still, as an HR guy, I do everything in my power, and in the training sessions I teach, to discourage it…
    Idaho's Premier Outdoor Writer

    Please Support My Writing Habit By Purchasing A Book:

    https://www.createspace.com/3437020

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000663025696

    http://earthtremors.blogspot.com/
  • mookie9999mookie9999 Posts: 4,677
    eyedclaar wrote:
    Statistically, more people meet their significant others at work than any other place. …

    eww. No thanks!! :D
    "The leads are weak!"

    "The leads are weak? Fuckin' leads are weak? You're Weak! I've Been in this business 15 years"

    "What's your name?"

    "FUCK YOU! THAT"S MY NAME!"
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    mookie9999 wrote:
    eww. No thanks!! :D

    Tell me about it, bro. I work for state government, in Idaho no less. It's like an obese leper colony around here...

    I found mine at the bar...
    Idaho's Premier Outdoor Writer

    Please Support My Writing Habit By Purchasing A Book:

    https://www.createspace.com/3437020

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000663025696

    http://earthtremors.blogspot.com/
Sign In or Register to comment.