Would you work with an ex?

[Karen11]

I think it would depend on the ex. If I had only been with the ex for a few weeks or 2 to 3 months then yes I would take the position and see nothing wrong with it. However, if I had been with an ex for at least half a year or longer, then I would feel very uncomfortable working with that person and I would turn it down.

[sallycurtis]

I can work with an ex. Because I am pretty sure that I have zero feelings for any of them, and I am really good friends with each one (not that I have many).

[checker]

I guess it depends on our history. If we had broken up with bitterness and hard feelings, then I wouldn't be comfortable doing my job with an ex-flame. I guess there are just relationships which ended with deep-seated pain and angst. But if we had parted ways as a result of a mutual decision, then I think it wouldn't be an issue dealing with him on a strictly professional level.

[205victor]

I will give it a try but a fear my ex might mess me up in my job following that she knows my weakness. Following that you might end up working in the same organization with your ex, see to it that you break up in good terms for those in relationships that have proved break up is the best option so that you have revenge from either of you at your working place.

[Ivyc]

If you broke up in good terms you can but if it is the contrary then you dare not, you working together might be a good opportunity for that ex to get back at you. All in all l don't think it is an advisable thing to date your colleague at work since that can interfere with work and it may result into the both of you being fired.

[shanti12]

Absolutely no. I do not want to be seeing him around.

[dacox]

Did you say just friends? My answer is yes. That is if the breakup didn’t hit you hard. But platonic co-workers, I’ll say no. if you and your ex end up as platonic co-workers, that’s because you both can’t let go and you two never really broke up or you were never in a serious relationship in the first place.

I find it hard to believe that you can work for exes, with whom you got deep histories as platonic co-workers. I wouldn’t dare.