Crying at work isn't always a bad thing. An HR expert shares her advice for getting emotional in the office.

• Consultant Rachel Weaven has worked in the HR industry for 20 years.
• She said crying at work isn't always a bad thing but it depends on your office culture.
• Who you are with, why you're crying, and how often it happens can impact how it's perceived.

If you've ever cried at work, you are not alone.

In a 2018 survey, 45% of 1,000 American employees said they had done so.

Rachel Weaven, a consultant who has worked in HR for 20 years, said that different offices perceived crying very differently.