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My manager propositioned me? What should I do?
Long story short I was working late last night on a high profile project and thought I was alone in the office. A senior manager came to my office and started chatting me up. I thought he was just curious about my kids and life in general. Then he asked me, well I don't want to go into detail. He's married! Should I go for it? Or rat him out for harrassment and get him fired? I'm torn.
Hey Need2know you know what they say about making assumptions right?! I don't have any children.
14 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I'm a little confused- you say you thought he was going to ask about your children, but then you say that you don't have children...?
Anyway- to answer your question- no you don't go for it! He is someone else's husband for crying out loud! To answer his proposition tell him that you're happily involved with someone else and you wouldn't want him to jeopardize his family or carreer. (it doesn't matter if that's the truth or not- that's what you tell him to 1. Save your career and 2. make it seem like you're looking out for him).
- kelanndeLv 61 decade ago
You only list two choices - one on either end of the spectrum. There are plenty of options in the middle, too.
First, ratting him out for harassment may not lead to him being fired - since you probably have zero proof that it occurred. While it's unlawful for them to punish you for making a claim (real or not) it will certainly make your work life more stressful, and you could expect to be let go next time you make even a minor mistake.
Second, "going for it" will ultimately end badly for you and for him.
So - pick an option in the middle. Ignore the offer, let him know nicely but firmly that you are not interested, and continue working.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Keep you pen out of the company ink well. Don't crap where you eat. Don't mess with someone from the office. He's not interested in a long term love relationship with you, he just wants some side action. I would suggest just simply telling him that you're not interested and leave it at that. If he persists in pursuing you, then file a complaint.
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- 1 decade ago
Plainly mention to him that his first proposition is a freebie, but now you're asking him to never bring it up again, nor act strangely toward you because of it. It's HIS issue, and unless he continues, it does not constitute sexual harrassment. It was a proposition, but you need to let him know that his advances are unwelcome.
That's the definer of sexual harrassment...you have to ask them to stop.
- Ron AkiaLv 71 decade ago
I personally feel that if this was a one time proposition and he dropped the subject after being denied it should just be a thing of the past. Why ruin his life?
However, if he should continue his pursuit in the future it would become sexual harassmentt. No is no. Hopefully he understands that.
- Red LetterLv 41 decade ago
It is many women in this country to suffer sexual harassment because some of the women liking to do the sex with manager. It is maybe good for you to do the sex if you liking this man. And it can be bad for many of the ladies because of mans confusion about who to ask for the sex.
- l8tr g8trLv 71 decade ago
Tell him that although you are flattered - that you want to keep things on a professional level and leave it at that. I would hope that would be enough to nip it in the bud and keep things even keel enough for you to keep your job - hassle free. If he doesn't get the hint or it gets harassing than bring out the big guns (H.R.) and nail him.
- Sweet_DiLv 71 decade ago
it would be stupid to mess around with a married man why be the one who destroys a marriage. would you like it if you were married and some one else slept with your husband? look at the lives you could be destroying there could be kids involved. find a single man
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Well, since your name is "too many kids," I'm thinking that you probably ought to keep your pants on. You're clearly too fertile to have an affair.
Just tryin' to help ya out.