Oh of course; but I feel this kind of exploitation is closer to sexual assault than a consensual relationship. Any relationship with a strong power imbalance c

Oh of course; but I feel this kind of exploitation is closer to sexual assault than a consensual relationship. Any relationship with a strong power imbalance can lead to this. Which is a big reason companies discourage this through fraternization policies; a sexual predator using your company as a hunting ground is a huge legal risk. I was more referring to the situation where someone is working under say, a senior VP of another department. The lower status person would have an advantage over their peers in that they would have many more opportunities for personal social interactions with senior leadership as a result of their romantic relationship. Overall, it’s best to be avoided. :)