I still can't believe this happened yesterday. What is your opinion about this?

As you all know I am an intern now who is completing my MBA. I have been talking with several girls who are also interns in my office. So 3 days ago I connected with this another female intern on LinkedIn from our office itself who joined in Jan whereas I joined last month so I am a month newer than her in the internship. So we were having some chats on LinkedIn but yesterday I was planning to meet her in person during the break. I am 24 and she is 21-22. I finally saw her and initiated a conversation and both of us recognized each other and started talking. We had a very long and smooth conversation but you know the surprising thing? She literally gave her number. Yeah I said her that I am just trying to socialize with more people here as my MBA buddies aren't here and there is no cafeteria in the office to socialize so its been a bit harder and then she said she understands and gave her number so if I ever need to hang out or say something I can text her and I can hang out with her and her friends at some breaks. It really felt as if I was dreaming because a girl giving her number to me without even me asking her is something which never happened before. Usually I overthink about when to ask a girl her Instagram let alone number but she just smoothly gave it.

Most of the other female interns I talked to have been more reserved but this one was so chill and we had such a long conversation especially near the office entrance so a lot of employees and interns saw us but who cares we are both interns talking to each other during break. She is a North Indian and I am Bengali and she came to Bangalore for this internship which will convert to full time. It was unbelievable how chill she was while talking to me and even gave her number like that. I am still unable to believe this happened yesterday. Idk how much chances I have as she also hangs around with these 2 guys who are probably more close to her. She refered to them as friends tho and didn't mention any boyfriend but I am still not sure. I wanna get to know her more but today is my week off so I am in home. I never expected it to be so smooth with her.

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HootyTheNightOwl

I wouldn't be getting involved with anyone from work... just imagine what things would be like if the relationship doesn't work out and you have to continue working together, or the bosses find out and you both get squeezed out of the workplace.

Heroisthebest24 · 22-25, M

@HootyTheNightOwl We aren't in the same team or even the same floor so we don't get to see each other all the time let alone work together and we are interns so we aren't even full employees and might switch the job too after our internships are done in August(hers will get over in July as she joined in Jan as its a 6 months internship). Also its an edtech startup with a sales role so communication skills is important and everyone is young in their 20s here and even the CEO is 28-29. Also we are just socializing and not dating now. Whats wrong in casual socializing during breaks? I don't think casually socializing with other female interns at break hours is wrong as long as I am maintaining professionalism during work hours. There is no power dynamics as we are interns at the same level

HootyTheNightOwl

@Heroisthebest24 Lol... I started an NVQ in retail and was assigned a charity shop for a year.

I left after 5 days because the manager had figured out that there were feelings between me and one of the volunteers.

We didn't act on them and we didn't even talk on our breaks.

A few months later, he tracked me down to my new shop and we started dating. About three months after that, they pushed him out of the shop, too - because they didn't like that he was spending his lunch break with me.

We didn't do anything during work time and I left to try and keep the peace, but they made it unbearable and he had to quit or be let go.

Sometimes, it pays to keep to yourself. You're there to work, not make friends or build relationships. I learned the hard way to keep my private life and my professional life as far apart as I possibly could.

Heroisthebest24 · 22-25, M

@HootyTheNightOwl Whats wrong with making friends tho? We are in our 20s and this is our age to socialize more. And we are interns and not full employees so why is it wrong? Also I am socializing with them at break and not during work hours. At 24, I wanna socialize more. Everyone here hangs out with their friends and casually socialize during breaks.

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