A worried worker has written to a career columnist asking for help after sleeping with their boss while overseas, leaving them in desperate need of some advice....CONTINUE READING
A distressed worker has written to a much-lauded career columnist after finding themselves in desperate need of some advice.
After finding their career had headed from the boardroom to the bedroom during a recent business trip, the colleague had now found themselves in a career quandary, admitting that their boss was now trying to engineer more trips away for them to continue their illicit affair.
Writing to Gregory Giangrande, an employment expert and career advice columnist for the nypost.com via his ‘Go to Greg’ column, the letter said: “I was on a business trip and one thing led to another and, well, I had sex with the boss. She now invites me to attend many travel events even when I have no business interest there.”
After admitting in the letter it was a: “Fun, one-time thing,” they also revealed that it was now becoming: “Very uncomfortable for me. I want to continue working for her, but not if she keeps pushing this. Any suggestions?”
After reading the worker’s woes, Greg began by saying: “You know that saying – you made your bed so now…(Couldn’t resist.),” before saying he wasn’t judgmental, believing that two consenting adults can: “Do whatever they want in their private lives, provided it remains private, doesn’t hurt or negatively impact others or the company.”
However, he also highlighted that the boss was risking her job by allowing things to get out of hand during their business trip: “She is now committing fireable offenses by pursuing it, and by suggesting the company pay for business travel so you two can frolic on the company’s dime.”
“Tell your boss that for her own good, this needs to end,” he advised. “Unless you don’t want it to end – in which case one of you should leave or transfer…CONTINUE READING>>
