Work spouses and Valentine’s Day – Photo: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com

We’ve discussed work spouses on the blog before, and with Valentine’s Day looming near, what did you, ambitious, fun-loving career girls plan for your other spouse, the one who helps you through the sometimes dreadful eight hours, hears you rambling about your grouchy boss, and lets you know when your skirt is stuck in your pantyhose as you’re strutting your stuff around the office?

My $0.05: Having observed multiple office spouses in the course of my career (one of which I have actually served as work “maid of honor”, yes, this is serious stuff), I’ve noted a few Valentine’s Day trends specific to “office marriages”. First, the “chronic lunchers” tend to celebrate with a longer than usual lunch break a day or two before, sealing their work union with whatever V-day treat the cafeteria would put out that day. The “coffee break lovebirds” would treat each other to a special-themed Starbucks espresso in matching cups and love-quote-filled corresponding sleeves. Last but not least, the “after-hours lovies” would put productivity ahead of fun, and vow to meet up for the most office-gossip-filled session at a bar near you.

Which pair are you? How do you celebrate V-day with your work spouse?

The Corporate Sis.