3. But women (22.2%) are more likely than men (14.7%) to have had a long-term, serious relationship with an office mate.Vault Office Romance Survey 2011
6. Just 1.56% of over 50’s said the economy had increased their willingness to take risksVault Office Romance Survey 2011
7. Some Relationships Are More Acceptable than Others *Respondents could pick more than one answer to this question. Vault Office Romance Survey 2011
8. Some People Know When to Put Career First www.vault.com "I learned my lesson the first time I dated a co-worker in a part-time college job; it's a quick way to tarnish your reputation.“ "We work so much. if I were single, why would I pass up an opportunity to date someone cool just because I work with her? It's all about maintaining a separation between work and romance." Vault Office Romance Survey 2011
9. It Isn’t Always About Sex (No, Really!) www.vault.com "My wife even calls her (my coworker) my second wife. I talk to my coworker more during the day than I do my wife in the evening... I even caught myself saying "Love you" to her ending a call... a couple times... once in front of my wife, but thank god we all found it funny. “ Vault Office Romance Survey 2011
12. Men (38%) are more likely to have had romantic “encounters” at the office than women (26%)Vault Office Romance Survey 2011
13. “They Either Didn’t Realize or Didn’t Care” www.vault.com "It is very difficult to keep yourself out of the gossip pool once rumors begin to spread.” "People's gossip took a toll on my managerial capacity. My subordinates were not as respectful as they were once they found out.“ Vault Office Romance Survey 2011
14. www.vault.com Get a Room! "Some people don't know how to handle a relationship at work, so they act like they are home together. It's a bit off-putting.“ "You do what you have to do to move up the ranks.” "A coworker had a relationship that ended in a break up […] she wanted people to take sides and the whole thing was horribly uncomfortable for ages.” Vault Office Romance Survey 2011
15. “Forbidden is Fun” www.vault.com "For sure. I spend so much time at work that it's hard to meet people outside of work.“ "No. There is simply too much at risk on both a professional and private basis. The risks far outweighs the rewards.” Vault Office Romance Survey 2011