When I asked my coworker out on a date, he rejected me. I'm still glad I put myself out there.

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The author (not pictured) asked her coworker on a date.

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3 small mistakes that can get you into big trouble at work, from an HR professional

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3 things you should never tell your manager, from an HR professional

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I worked remotely for 4 years and felt isolated, without any real connections with my coworkers. I decided to quit.

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The writer, not pictured, felt lonely working remotely.

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My coworker hated me and badmouthed me to everyone. Leaving the job I loved was the best decision I ever made.

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The author and her coworker did not get along at work.

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My coworker and I bonded over how much we hated our job. We were in relationships with other people but fell in love anyway.

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Liv Arnold, left, met her husband at work.

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When my husband and I started working together, I was nervous. But it has only helped our relationship.

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The author, right, and her husband work together.

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Workers aren't going to the office, but they are hitting the bars

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Workers are still showing up for happy hours.

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I was able to keep my office romance a secret for 2 years. We've now been married for over a decade.

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The author and her husband.

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I worried I'd lose all my work friends when I quit. It surprisingly brought us closer together.

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Rachel Craft, left, worried about losing work friends when she quit, but they became closer instead.

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