A new survey has found that 43% of workers admit to having an affair with a colleague at work at some point in their lives.
25% of them said it happened in the work place, 21% said it happened during work events, another 21% said it happened digitally, through calls, texting, and social media, 17% said it went down at a meeting outside of work, and 14% took advantage of work trips away.
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They also compiled lists of the professions most- and least-likely to cheat with a co-worker. The 10 MOST-likely are:
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1. Sales, with the irregular work hours and frequent networking events.
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2. Teacher, Again, the cheating is specifically with CO-WORKERS.
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3. Healthcare
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4. Transport and logistics
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5. Hospitality and events management
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6. Engineering and manufacturing
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7. Property and construction
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8. Accountants, banking, and finance
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9. I.T.
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10. Armed forces.
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The professions LEAST-likely to cheat are:
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1. Science and pharmaceuticals, They didn't offer a suggestion for WHY, but it's possible that giant white coats just don't get people's engines revved up.
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2. Business, consulting, and management
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3. Law enforcement and security
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4. Creative arts and design
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5. Media and internet
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6. Law / legal
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7. Environment and agriculture
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8. Marketing, advertising, and PR
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9. Public services and administration
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10. Retail.
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For what it's worth, the affairs are NOT always exposed. 22% of the offenders believe their partner never found out.
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(Yahoo)