Shit where 

When someone is doing absolutely nothing with their life, and they aren't going to try to better themselves.

High School has been over for five years now; it looks like alot of people are absolutely shit where

Shit where by GWARFUYO March 18, 2010

Don't shit where you eat

Do not cause trouble in a place where you must be on a regular basis. Often used with workplace romances but can also apply to relationships with students at your school or starting shit in general.

Kyle tried to ask Jennifer out. I told him don't shit where you eat.

Don't shit where you eat by A1988 February 16, 2020

Don't Shit Where I Eat

This term is used to explain the reasons NOT to date a co-worker.

The translation is essentially saying that you are not willing to mess up (shit) where you are making a living for your bread and butter (eats).

Even though I would love to go out with you, Simone, I don't shit where I eat.

Don't Shit Where I Eat by Haleys Comments June 11, 2006

don't shit where you eat

This phrase means "do not have romantic relationships with any co-workers." Basically, you don't want to make yourself uncomfortable (by potentially having a romantic relationship get ugly, or "shitting") at the place where you work ("where you eat").

Dude #1: "damn a really hot blonde just started working at my company. i'm gonna ask her out"
Dude #2: "dude, haven't you heard the saying: Don't shit where you eat?"

don't shit where you eat by whodey June 16, 2004

Don't shit where you sleep 

Don't mess things up where you live or work

My friend was acting ungrateful to his roommate and I said don't shit where you sleep dude

Don't shit where you sleep by Catwoman1995 August 13, 2017

Don't shit where you eat

This expression refers to doing anything that would jeopardize something important or essential to you. A common example of shitting where one eats is engaging in a romantic affair with a co-worker, but lying to your roommate or stealing from friends also fits this expression.

Local Bike Shop Mechanic #1: "Can you believe that guy? I've hooked him up dozens of times, but after the tantrum he just threw, I'll never take a dime off a part for him again."

LBS Mechanic #2: "Seriously. Hasn't he ever heard? Don't shit where you eat."

Don't shit where you eat by Tom Cerveaux February 8, 2010

Don't shit where you eat

Don't behave in a way, or make choices, that will ruin something you depend on.

Captalist: Let's just dispose of this toxic waste in the nearby river where people fish.

Sane person: Say what ? That's suicide. Don't shit where you eat, my friend.

Don't shit where you eat by Wyrd Sister March 9, 2017