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adventusfilms · Newbie Joined: 07 May 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

Hey what's happenin' this is my first post.

I'm generally against said subject but I wanted to get an opinion regarding my scenario.

I'm a government employee in a lower-management position and our office consists of all multimedia related positions (cinematography, photography, graphics). I'm a cinematographer in a satelite building about a half mile down the road where a studio is located and our main office is opening up several video and photo positions within the next several months.

My girlfriend is graduating from a pretty esteemed photography school in a few months and is obviously in need of a position in the likes. I considered bringing this up to my boss, who is in charge of the hiringings, but I'm not quite sure what approach to take, let alone if it is a good idea to begin with. Everyone says they're mature enough to deal with something like that, but it's usually not a good idea regardless; however, we won't be working side by side either (she would work in the main office).

My girlfriend and I have only been together 6 months but we've known each other for a very long time. Yes, there are negative things that could arise, but it's a great opportunity (I mean, a really great opportunity) and with her degree and my recommendation, she's almost a ringer. Even as a backup plan in case she can't find the non-federal job she wants right out of college, it would definitely start her career off with a bang.

Your thoughts are very appreciated.

Chris

lexa10881 · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:24 am Post subject:

You might tell her to apply and put you down as a personal reference, and then let your boss know that you recommended an employee to apply. I don't know if I would get all gushy and say that it is your girlfriend, as I am sure they will soon figure it out, and if you two will not be distracting each other or working side by side then there should not be a problem. If you have known her for a long time, let that be the kind of reference she gets from you not the 'she is my girl' kind. That kind could backfire.

http://www.cvtips.com/on_the_job_the_office_romance.html

Randy · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:40 am Post subject:

Yep, leave out the "girlfriend" part....

lexa10881 · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 4:08 am Post subject:

Just make sure you explain to her that you left out the girlfriend part too, and why she should also....keep her from tripping herself up but also keeps you out of the doghouse!

http://www.cvtips.com/on_the_job_the_office_romance.html

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