Is it a good idea? I am looking around for a flatmate since my current one is moving away. There are several reasons for this- safety purposes, I don’t like living alone, and it’s more economical. There is a girl at work who I know from uni, she seems nice enough but I dont know her that well - she’s also looking for a place to share. My first preference would be to find a Muslim girl, and I have asked around, but if not I might end up sharing with my colleague. Would it be wierd going to work together, coming back together etc?
Re: moving in with a co-worker?
I wouldnt go for it. I would rather find someone else cuz its important to relax after work and not talk about worklife too much when at home and thats what u might end up doing with your colleague.
I would also try harder to find a Muslim girl. put up ads in the local mosque. Its Ramadan and ppl come there more often now for tarawih etc so the word will spread....
good luck finding a nice room mate!its such a hassle if room mate is a nightmare!
and congrats again with ur diplomat job:) u made me proud;) always get happy to see desi ppl getting succesful jobs!
Re: moving in with a co-worker?
That’s so sweet! Thanks doll 
Ya I think you’re right here, but I’ve already indicated to my colleague that I’m willing to share with her! It might be hard to back down. Yes finding a roomie is really tough, hope I get someone nice.
Re: moving in with a co-worker?
One of my colleague has requested me many times in the last year to become my room mate, but I always appologise with some excuse. He is a very good person and in my opinion can be a very good room mate, but I want to interact with different people at home than the ones in my office.
Reasons are the same as mentioned by the sister, that there are problems and discussions in the office regarding which you need to think at home with cool mind, while you relax at home.
Also being with the same person more than 12 hours usually give rise to problems like;
IT exposes your weaknesses to your colleague ( like after sharing views and feelings with the same person) which might not be good for you in future. Also you might end up repeating your views & feelings to the same person which would irritate them.
You might be talking on the same issue for hours, which might not give you enough time for relaxation.
You get less time to interact with different people which might make your life monotonous and boring.
Re: moving in with a co-worker?
Catty, first off, nice to see you out here again, haven't seen you post in a long time. Secondly, congratulations on finding your dream job, would love to hear more about it. It's about time desis started branching out and doing things other than doctoring and engineering. I'm sure I speak for most people here when I say that we're proud of your accomplishments.
Now, on to the issue. I personally wouldn't want to live with someone I work with. When you work and live together, you're essentially spending a vast majority of your time with one individual which can lead to friction. Let's say you have a falling out, at work, then you're coming home to that person and thing will be awkward at work. OR, you have a falling out in your personal/home lives, things will be awkward at work. It's generally a good idea to separate your professional and personal lives. I'm not saying you shouldn't socialize with people from work, but to that extent is asking for trouble.
Now, i won't say that you have to go find yourself a Muslim room mate. Just find yourself a nice room mate, do some research, set some ground rules, and you'll be fine. Preferably, find someone who does something completely different, professionally, that will make life interesting. You will expand your social and professional horizons and so will your room mate. I have always believed that it is our differences that make things interesting.
Good luck.
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