Is It OK to Cry at Work?

Before the tears start flowing, consider the cause

We work more than ever with stress and friction wearing on us. But if crying at work becomes common, you might need to consider a change. pathdoc/Shutterstock

I’m not quite a decade into my career and I know that I have cried on the job at least four or five times.

As work life and personal life have become increasingly integrated, boundaries and social etiquette practices have continued to shift, such as bringing your dog to work, going barefoot in the office (still gross!), and crying.