Should I start flirting with my boss in the hopes of getting a raise or a promotion at work?
No, sleep with ’em!
Flirting to get ahead – or a head – isn’t a new concept. Obviously, if the boss is married, don’t enter into slut territory.
The working relationship and dynamic of the workplace are definite considerations. Is this a friendly place? Do people have casual chatter where playful comments don’t garner much attention? If so, there’s nothing wrong with kicking it up a notch. Of course, stop at sexual harassment. Let’s not risk your employment altogether.
I guess the other question is: do you have feelings for the boss or is this just a way to advance your career? You’re not wanting a relationship with the person, right?
In most workplaces, I’m not sure that flirting equals pay raises. Unless your boss is the owner or handles the finances, sometimes they’re limited in what they can offer you. You might be wasting your efforts and slutty outfits on something that’s impossible to achieve.
Secondly, is there an actual promotion that you’re gunning for? Do you have a new role in mind? Is there an opening? If not, I don’t really see the point of being a flirt for the sake of being a flirt. Flirting might allow you to get away with coming in late or leaving early or taking a long lunch break, but major employment moves might be hard to come by.
Flip it around: if this was your money, would you be willing to throw more of it at someone simply because they flatter and compliment you? Or would you see through it and look at them differently as time goes on? You might be setting yourself up to look the fool by throwing in flirtation. Your efforts might be better focused on your actual work performance and demonstrate that you’re worth more money or advancement.