Fishing off the Company Pier

You produce right?  What are they going to do fire you?  Go on and hit it already!

If God didn’t want you to score with her, he wouldn’t have allowed the tic tac toe game to take place.

[quote=cranky sob]If God didn't want you to score with her, he wouldn't have allowed the tic tac toe game to take place. [/quote]

Cranky SOB has a point...though perhaps you should have let her win with the intent of having her jump your bones.

If you hit it & quit it....huge mistake.

Don't let your hormones get the best of you with this "GIRL".

There are plenty of other fish for you to catch on your hook. It's a big ocean out there and if you're not careful, you just might catch something you can't loose, like a sexual harassment claim.

Plant the seed.... Hang out with her and state that you are into her, but say that you are wary because of your common work environment... Subtly mention that she is 'too good' for this place and encourage her to leave in January to pursue school (lets assume she isnt in high school and State U isnt the next big move)... When she formally declares her intentions to leave (should be around say, Thanksgiving time...), you should pounce....

You will have built it up to that point and all you have to do is have her sign ACAT forms and youre in there....

In the meantime, when you are hanging out with her and her friends- hit on her friends to pass the time....

If you’re not serious about your career I say go tap that @ss.  Good luck and keep us posted.

[quote=blarmston]

Plant the seed.... Hang out with her and state that you are into her, but say that you are wary because of your common work environment... Subtly mention that she is 'too good' for this place and encourage her to leave in January to pursue school (lets assume she isnt in high school and State U isnt the next big move)... When she formally declares her intentions to leave (should be around say, Thanksgiving time...), you should pounce....

You will have built it up to that point and all you have to do is have her sign ACAT forms and youre in there....

In the meantime, when you are hanging out with her and her friends- hit on her friends to pass the time....

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I wouldn't do any of that stuff after "plant the seed."

If you’re married then I would suggest that you don’t do it.  It can be really awkward to have both your wife and girlfriend at company events.<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

All kidding aside, I suggest that you be very slow and very careful.  Most romances don’t work out.  That’s why we all have numerous girlfriends before we finally get married.  Sure, you may be saying that “this one is different.”  The reality is that it’s not worth the risk of things being awkward in the office should it not work out.  A better option would be to get to know her and date her friends.  If she’s all that good looking then she probably has a few hot friends.  Why settle for just this one girl when you can date many.  She is likely more valuable as a hub in your dating network.

--WM

The nice thing about dipping your pen in the company ink is that if it doesn’t work out, and you’re in good with the BM, you can get her fired immediately.

A better option would be to get to know her and date her friends.

You must be joking.  Do you think any self respecting girl would want to date you after having been overlooked while you date her "friends" and being treated like yesterday's over leftovers.   Oh wait.... from the above posts I guess you guys don't want the "self respecting gir"l types anyway.

Nevermind.  (Emily Litella voice over)

Seriously, unless you or she are in a position of competition for work, or one of you is supervisory to the other.  I don't see much of a problem as long as you keep the work and play somewhat separate.  You don't want to make your co-workers nauseous with your dating games.   To much togetherness can also kill a relationship.  Especially one that is based on cuteness and how much better looking than your last girlfriend this one is.  Be sure to tell her that too.   KIDDING!!!

[quote=Machinehead]So there is this girl at work who I beat at Tic-Tac Toe today, but that is besides the point. [/quote]

Tic-Tac-Toe? As in the same kind my 7-yr old plays? Or is this a metaphor for something else?

[quote=Devoted SA]

[quote=Machinehead]So there is this girl at work who I beat at Tic-Tac Toe today, but that is besides the point. [/quote]

Tic-Tac-Toe? As in the same kind my 7-yr old plays? Or is this a metaphor for something else?

[/quote]

Some guy on this board is going to jump a seven year old?  He needs to be turned into the police.

Well NASD, obviously your mind is somewhere I don’t even want to imagine.  That was not a funny joke and it reveals a little something about you for sure that is not too flattering.

Either NASD can't comprehend............or, well come to your own conclusions.  Usually people make assumptions about others based on their own experience.

Scary.

Hey NASD Newbie...after reading the posts of your various incarnations, I have one question for you that only you can answer:

Does stupid hurt?

[quote=Philo Kvetch]

Hey NASD Newbie...after reading the posts of your various incarnations, I have one question for you that only you can answer:

Does stupid hurt?

[/quote]

 Rockstar up my nose does....thanks Philo.

[quote=babbling looney]

A better option would be to get to know her and date her friends.

You must be joking.  Do you think any self respecting girl would want to date you after having been overlooked while you date her "friends" and being treated like yesterday's over leftovers.   [/quote]

You misunderstood me.  I never implied that you date the girl after dating her friends.  Be friends with the coworker and nothing more.  If you are a “good guy” then she will gladly introduce you to her friends.  Actually, it’s like being a good FA for someone.  If they like you then they will gladly refer clients to you.  It’s certainly better than going to some bar or nightclub to “prospect” for dates.<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

I can't believe I read this whole thread.

And now, I can't believe I am replying to it.

END OF LINE.

Get 'er done… Get 'er friends done… Next !!!

When you hit it, insist that she refer to you only as “Mr. Wiggles”.

So what will it be diagonal, across, or up and down. x’s or o’s???

1)  I’m not married, so that’s not an issue.

2)  I work in finance, but not in production yet, too young to blow my
chance at a wirehouse when I will have a much stronger network when I’m
a little older.

3)  I don’t want to date her friends.  She’s fun to talk to,
and looks are definitely not the main reason I’m interested in her.

4)  There was no work to do the other day, that’s why the whole tic-tac
toe thing came up.  I’m in training and I’ve already completed all my
work until next week, they won’t give me anymore.  I started a week
earlier than normal so I have an extra week before my training class
begins.

5)  She’s definitely the self-respecting type of girl or else I wouldn’t be talking to her.

Any suggestions for the first date?

Take her to the track.  Girls love horses and gambling.

[quote=opie]Take her to the track.  Girls love horses and gambling.[/quote]

I thought you meant the NASCAR track.  Chicks dig that, too.  100,000 screaming rednecks wathcing guys turn left over, and over, and over.....

1)  I'm not married, so that's not an issue.
2)  I work in finance, but not in production yet, too young to blow my chance at a wirehouse when I will have a much stronger network when I'm a little older.
3)  I don't want to date her friends.  She's fun to talk to, and looks are definitely not the main reason I'm interested in her.
4)  There was no work to do the other day, that's why the whole tic-tac toe thing came up.  I'm in training and I've already completed all my work until next week, they won't give me anymore.  I started a week earlier than normal so I have an extra week before my training class begins.
5)  She's definitely the self-respecting type of girl or else I wouldn't be talking to her.

Yeah... Its easy. Start a conversation with her about how stressful your traineer job is, and how you would love to get a drink after work at that cozy little lounge near where you both live.... Then..... You ASK her to join you....

Its REALLY hard to do, so take some time by working up to that stage... Good luck buddy- the RR boys are really hoping it works out.

Do something clever when you ask her out. Clever - but not cheesy. (i.e. "That's a great outfit, but it would look even better rumpled up on the floor next to my bed tomorrow morning!")

I once had a guy pull up next to me at a stop light, smile. Next stop light, he had taken his day planner, and written with a black pen in large letters "DINNER???" and was smiling. He was a good looking guy in a nice truck, I thought it was cute.

[quote=Devoted SA]

I once had a guy pull up next to me at a stop light, smile. Next stop light, he had taken his day planner, and written with a black pen in large letters "DINNER???" and was smiling. He was a good looking guy in a nice truck, I thought it was cute.

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Ok nice story but the real question is "did you give him some or no?"

[quote=Registered Rep][quote=Devoted SA]

I once had a guy pull up next to me at a stop light, smile. Next stop light, he had taken his day planner, and written with a black pen in large letters "DINNER???" and was smiling. He was a good looking guy in a nice truck, I thought it was cute.

[/quote]

Ok nice story but the real question is "did you give him some or no?"

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[quote=Registered Rep]Ok nice story but the real question is "did you give him some or no?"[/quote]

Yes....eventually.

And I still do......nobody can rock it like Mr. Devoted!

I picked up a girl on a flight home by paying for 2 sets of headphones for the in-flight movie and asking the flight attendent to give one to her.  :)

And before you ask, No, we didn't join the mile-high club that flight.

[quote=FreedomLvr]

I picked up a girl on a flight home by paying for 2 sets of headphones for the in-flight movie and asking the flight attendent to give one to her.  :)

And before you ask, No, we didn't join the mile-high club that flight.

[/quote]

You would have if you sent some Jack Daniels instead.  Oh well.

[quote=Devoted SA]

[quote=Registered Rep]Ok nice story but the real question is "did you give him some or no?"[/quote]

Yes....eventually.

And I still do......nobody can rock it like Mr. Devoted!

[/quote]

awwwww...I'm sure he says the same thing about Mrs.Devoted

He had better, or nothing will be rockin any more.

[quote=FreedomLvr]

I picked up a girl on a flight home by paying for 2 sets of headphones for the in-flight movie and asking the flight attendent to give one to her.  :)

[/quote]

I have flown at least four times a month for thirty years and have never had to pay for headsets--you need to choose your air line better.

do you get a set for the dog as well?

[quote=BrokerRecruit]do you get a set for the dog as well?[/quote]

Nah, he gets drunk on the Mimosas served before we take off and is no good for the rest of the flight.

NASD Newbie at the dog park....

"Excuse me miss, Mr Wiggles and I come here EVERY day and I dont recall seeing you before. We would have noticed someone as lovely as you. Oopsie! I happen to have an extra poopy bag here, I'd be happy to pick that up for you."

[quote=Machinehead]1)  I'm not married, so that's not an issue.
2)  I work in finance, but not in production yet, too young to blow my chance at a wirehouse when I will have a much stronger network when I'm a little older.
3)  I don't want to date her friends.  She's fun to talk to, and looks are definitely not the main reason I'm interested in her.
4)  There was no work to do the other day, that's why the whole tic-tac toe thing came up.  I'm in training and I've already completed all my work until next week, they won't give me anymore.  I started a week earlier than normal so I have an extra week before my training class begins.
5)  She's definitely the self-respecting type of girl or else I wouldn't be talking to her. [/quote]

Sheesh.... Don't listen to these guys. They are giving you stupid advice.  

Just chat with her and find out what kind of movies, food, books she likes.  People love to talk about themselves.  Be friendly and share some stories and stuff about you too.  Women like to talk   and get to know a person before committing to much more of a relationship.  Invite her to lunch away from the office a few times. Sometimes girls want to pay half to show they are independent and can't be bought....so if she wants to pay let her after a few token tries to pay anyway. 

In a while you might ask her to a nice dinner, a movie or go to an amusement park.   If she has a favorite author or music you might buy her a book or CD as a small and not overly expensive gift.  

Just be yourself.

[quote=NASD Newbie]

[quote=BrokerRecruit]do you get a set for the dog as well?[/quote]

Nah, he gets drunk on the Mimosas served before we take off and is no good for the rest of the flight.

[/quote]

Good for him.  Doing that on long flights is great.  Smart dog.

"Sheesh.... Don't listen to these guys. They are giving you stupid advice.  

Just chat with her and find out what kind of movies, food, books she likes.  People love to talk about themselves.  Be friendly and share some stories and stuff about you too.  Women like to talk   and get to know a person before committing to much more of a relationship.  Invite her to lunch away from the office a few times. Sometimes girls want to pay half to show they are independent and can't be bought....so if she wants to pay let her after a few token tries to pay anyway. 

In a while you might ask her to a nice dinner, a movie or go to an amusement park.   If she has a favorite author or music you might buy her a book or CD as a small and not overly expensive gift.  

Just be yourself."

Oh Babs.... Thats silly talk.... Just invite her to the beach with you. You can pick up some beers and hang out there. There will be a bikini present so thats good news... You can watch the sunset together... And if all goes well, you're doing the monkey dance later on with her!!!

Ahhh.... its a beautiful thing this world of ours...

I asked her out today.  She just got a boyfriend.  She
thought I had a girlfriend, which I did at the beginning of Summer, but
not anymore.  I had told a coworker about my last girlfriend and
she must have misunderstood me or something, anyhow, she passed it on
to the girl.  She did say that if she hadn’t thought I had a
girlfriend already she would have loved to go out.  All and all
not a terrible experience, I did once ask a girl out only to find out
she was engaged…oh man, that was great.  It will be sad to see
this thread die, maybe you guys can keep it up for a while longer.

"She just got a boyfriend"

The key word in that sentence is 'just'... If you cant take it from there I would call it quits...

Pffft, according to my spies she didn’t have one last week.

Then she thinks you are ugly. Or your breath smells. Throw her prospect card in the trash and move on.

Several people  have more than one broker… Ask her if she would
consider taking on an additional client…You know portfolio
review,  diversification, whatever. See if you an still make the
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Was thinking the same thing.  Take Jim’s approach from The Office.  Be the loose guy who’s fun - unlike her demanding, psychotic boyfriend at home that won’t commit.  Then kiss her at an office function and see what happens.

[quote=blarmston]

"She just got a boyfriend"

The key word in that sentence is 'just'... If you cant take it from there I would call it quits...

[/quote]

The best response to that is "That's okay, I'm not the jealous type."

[quote=Machinehead]Pffft, according to my spies she didn't have one last week. [/quote]

Your spies??? You mean you've been peepin her out for longer than a week -- through use of spies?

C'mon Machine, which head are you thinkin with? (channeling Mr. Devoted and his buddies) Reach down, grab a coupla short ones - and ask her how serious it is.

Can't speak for all girls, but that "Me Tarzan, You Jane" stuff works.

You should quit the business now, you are obviously not a closer

[quote=Devoted SA]

[quote=Machinehead]Pffft, according to my spies she didn’t have one last week. [/quote]

Your spies??? You mean you've been peepin her out for longer than a week -- through use of spies?

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