Well, a girl at work got sackd today. Not sacked exactly, but it was either jump or be pushed, so she jumped.

I believe it was a form of gross misconduct which has been spanning a few months now, and she (and her partner in crime) have been warned about on several occasions.

Theyve been playing 'special poker', even though they both have long-term partners, and this isnt the first time shes done it either. Shes young, but I dont think shes naive enough not to know what shes getting herself into.

I know a lot of people are sad to see her go, but at the end of the day, if youre doing something which is damaging your work and carrying on doing bad when told not to be, theres going to be consequences isnt there?

I probably sound a bit cold and mean, but it was becoming a big issue at work. And I hope everyone else there learns from this, although its not exactly a great moral booster.

I know Im not exactly cheerful and productive all the time, but I know the difference between right and wrong, and I cant defend anyone that willingly ruins theirs and other peoples relationships. Heaven knows how she went home to explain all this to her family and partner, I wouldnt want to be in her shoes. And I dont want to be in the partner in crimes shoes either tomorrow when he comes into the office (basically, hes been summoned).

Theres nothing wrong with office romances. Sometimes they are inevitable, especially when you spend 8 + hours a day with someone, youre going to get to know them pretty well on all levels.

I just dont agree with people hurting other people. There are right ways to do things, and affairs arent one of them.

I suppose its quite personal, as my mum had a affair and left my dad when I was 15, so I know how damaging this sort of thing can be. Even more so when there are kids involved, luckily enough, I was old enough to look after myself while my dad had a massive mental breakdown.

Theres nothing I can do about it though, people will continue to have affairs, but thats just the way the world is. I just know that its something I never want to go through, or put anyone else through.