They just don't mix. Whether you are having a quickie in an empty office (or a company planethere IS a pilot on board, YOU ARE NOT ALONE) or High Low Schoolfeest Jurken you're having an affair with your (married or single) boss, it will affect your career. Unless you're looking for a severance package or a reputation you don't want to get back to your family, I don't recommend it.
Unprofessional image and attire.
Corporate America has relaxed the dress code over the last several years, however, the following are never acceptable. Leather or pleather, in any form other than shoes. That means skirts, blouses, vests, or pants. Visible belly rings, thongs, or cleavage. Drowning yourself in perfume or cologne. Dirty and wrinkled clothes. In my first HR Generalist position, I told new employees to check their attire before leaving each morning and if they hesitated even slightly, change.
Becoming the company "suck-up".
There's one in every company. You know the type; they have their lips perpetually planted on management's backside. Typically, this path is taken because the person has very little to offer. They become the undeserved, go-to person at the expense of their coworkers and all levels of management between themselves and their new best friend. If I'm describing you, it's time to make a complete career change to Lange Avondjurken a company where your reputation can't follow. You'll never be Prom Jurken able to change the opinions that have been formed by your existing coworkers. Choose a career where you can add value so you don't fall back on old habits.
Making a fool of yourself at company-sponsored functions.
All executives will have to attend company-sponsored functions, with or without clients. I don't recommend drinking heavily, acting like the office romeo, or doing "The Elaine". Even if you're not in the office, you're still at work - act like it.
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