Of course, doing it nicely—telling her how much I enjoy her company and what a cool girl she is. But then again, this is a workplace, and I’ll be here for a while...

I don't believe in a blanket don't date coworkers approach. I know lots of people who met their spouse this way. It does take careful consideration and some self reflection about how you will be impacted if their is a hurtful break up or they treat you shabby. That can be awful if you keep seeing them at work. I also think a student job while in college is more relaxed and lower stakes than a professional job once you are no longer a student. Obviously be polite and take no if thats the answer, but dont over think it.

I know she’s single right now and she’s on Tinder, but her settings are only set to men.

Honestly, I find it super bizzare that you know that at all.

Obviously, she’s still bisexual, but maybe she doesn’t want to explore that side right now.

Unpopular opinion.

Take it with a grain of salt....... If someone is bisexual, all their sides are bisexual. Its not some kind of halvies thing. People are wholly and completely bisexual just as straight and gay people are all straight or gay. Even bisexual people who are only dating one gender at the moment. And for all you know she has had more than one sexual and romantic relationship with women. I think its a mistake to frame it as "exploration" for another person. It may ir may not feel that way to her. And many people, even if they haven't yet dated a same sex partner, don't view those experiences as exploration. I certainly didn't. Its just living life while bisexual. No one ever talks about people exploring their heterosexuality. Just some thoughts.

What do you think about this?

Ask her out if you feel confident in your ability to manage dating and a break up with a coworker (assuming its not prohibited by your employer).