I think it depends on a number of factors:

--Is it agaisnt policy at your workplace?
--Is the person you're seeing a subordinate or superior?
--Will both parties be able to maintain professionalism?
--Will you (collectively) be able to handle spending so much time together?
--What will happen to the work environment if you break up?

I think the first priority is whether or not it is allowed where you work. You don't want to risk losing your job or creating a hostile work environment.

Should not happen, in this economy, forget that.

I have to agree with texasreb all the points she made should be considered before getting involved with someone at the same workplace.

from experience, its nice when its working, you get to see each other every day, have common things to talk about. But watch out because if the relationship ends, be prepared for some possible boil overs at the workplace and overall awkwardness after the fact.

Well I think it depends on your situation.
If you are their boss, or they are yours- then no.
Also, consider what proximity you two will work in.

Personally I've done it, and I ended up being fine with it. I work with my boyfriend of 2 years now, and I actually love it. We keep it quiet around the office, but we do go to lunch together and we are able to help each other out.
I think it has helped our relationship because now I can appreciate what he does for a living. :)

I have done it a couple times and it is great until you break up.
Then it sucks.

I think if you find someone who has huge potential to be your soul mate, love of you life, etc. sometimes you have to take a shot at it. Other than that, I stay away from dating in the office. It's not worth the grief and possible disruption of your job/career for a failed fling.

I work with lots of people who are married or partners....

It's rough on everybody when there is a break up. The rest of us don't know who to side with, esp. if we like them both or if one is in our food chain...

Also, what happens where there is a family emergency? The rest of us are out two co-workers rather than just one.

i did it and it was horrible.

When my girlfriend and I have to take a day off work I guess it stinks for you texasreb if you are a coworker. ;-)

I MET MY HUSBAND AT OUR PLACE OF WORK, THEN ABOUT A YEAR LATER HE BECOME MY SGT. AND THATS WHEN THE PROBLEMS STARTED. THEN I MOVED TO ANOTHER PART WHERE HE IS NO LONGER MY BOSS BECAUSE I GOT PREGNANT, BUT IT IS A VERY HARD THING TO DO. APPARENTLY WE LOVED EACH OTHER ENOUGH WE ENDED UP GETTING MARRIED 3 YEARS LATER. BUT IT IS TOUGH. I WOULDNT RECOMMEND IT UNLESS YOU TWO ARE REALLY STRONG OR YOU DONT MIND GETTING ANOTHER JOB. WE ARE BOTH POLICE OFFICERS SO IT IS HARD AROUND HERE TO FIND A JOB SO THATS WERE THE PROBLEM CAME IN. THAT IS WHY WE ARE STUCK STILL WORKING HERE TOGETHER. ANOTHER THING ALOT OF PLACES PUT COUPLES ON SEPERATE SHIFTS SO THERE IS NO CONFLICT AND THAT MAKES IT EVEN WORSE BECAUSE YOU NEVER HAVE ANYTIME TOGETHER. HOPE I HELPED.

It's not a good idea.

Like my former boss once said...

don't eat where you shit...

there is just a woman I like a work I wanted to ask her out but after reading what everbody wrote I don't think I should

MM, Is she someone you work with directly or is she in a different department/location?