Should you date your co-worker?

Dating as an aid worker is not always an easy endeavor. Long periods of time overseas, frequent relocations and unpredictable travel schedules can make meeting someone challenging; finding the time to schedule a first date can seem impossible.

Studies frequently cite online dating platforms as the means by which more people meet their prospective spouse today, but those sites require time and effort and generally require that you be readily available for frequent dates. What’s more, they often aren’t available in locations where aid workers live, particularly if you’re hoping to meet someone from your culture.

People also find each other by meeting through mutual friends, but you may not have an established social network if you’re relocating frequently.

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