Make friends with people at work - yes or no?

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Nope. Everyone back.stabs

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This is very true… have to be careful!

Yeah, if it happens naturally, sure. Some of my closest friends to this day I made at various jobs along the way.

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You’re naturally going to develop a relationship of sorts. The real question is, when the time comes, can you separate between work and friendship?

This! Try to keep it professional at all times. Don’t get sucked into after work events or anything like that. You have a life outside of work. Don’t let it control you!

I say this with nothing but kindness in my heart — absolutely not. In my 20s, I spent a lot of time developing relationships with coworkers. We'd go out for dinner after work, hang out on the weekends, add each other on social media… Best case scenario, you might remain friends with them on Facebook a year or two after you stop working together. Worst case scenario, it causes drama at work, and, can create tension and problems. Now in my 30s, I just keep it very friendly but very professional.

Yes, when you are young and fresh into the workplace environment, sure make friends and hand out. But as you get older and progress into your 30s, your professionalism (should) be much higher than your younger 20 year old self. I just keep it casual and professional now.

Absolutely. Just keep boundaries

100% No

Do as you wish but don’t get too comfy with them quickly. I’ve seen and heard the horror stories of coworkers in the workplace and it isn’t pretty. Use your best judgement. I don’t start opening up until at least one year in.

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