I started my very first job last week, and I’m already ridiculously distracted by my team lead. The real disaster: my older brother is his direct supervisor and made me promise not to fraternize with anyone. How do I get through my shift without causing a massive family and career meltdown?

Deep breath: having butterflies next to the copy machine is completely normal, but acting on them right now would be setting your own desk on fire. Your brother’s warning sounds bossy, but he actually handed you the best career armor you could ask for. If things get weird between you and the team lead, your brother is caught in the middle, and your very first professional reputation takes a hit before you’ve even figured out how the coffee maker works. Put this crush on ice for three months. Treat him with pure, polite professionalism—smile, do your tasks, and channel that nervous energy into being brilliant at the job. If you’re still daydreaming about him once you’ve passed probation and proven your skills, you can reconsider outside the office walls. Until then: keep your heart cool and your paycheck safe.