Eric Thomas introduces himself, and answers a question about sneaky workplace kisses.
that her final “Ask Amy” column will run at the end of June, and the role will then be filled by R. Eric Thomas.: I’m sometimes asked what advice I would give my younger self; say, myself at 14.
Even though I’m separated from the advice-seekers, I see this space as a conversation. When you write in and share your story, you’re not asking for a decree from on high, you’re asking to be heard, understood, to feel that you’re not alone. And when you read the stories of others, you’re asking to be included in something mysterious, confounding, funny and very human.
A few months ago, they kissed and have since “hooked up.” They are very flirty with each other, but it’s all very secretive. She’s super-stressed about anyone finding out about this because it wouldn’t look great professionally and the relationship couldn’t really work long term. Your friend is not Vanessa Hudgens, and she’s not in a rom-com. This is real life. And it’s possible that this will result in her getting a calendar invite from HR, especially if romance is against company policy. Your friend is in the building stage of her career and this fling poses a threat to her advancement, even if all goes well.Tell her to knock it off before all the sneaky kisses and stolen glances become more solid, grounded feelings that are harder to shake.
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