With no context, is it inherently dangerous or risky to HR to build close friendships at work?

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Very dangerous. Spontaneous combustion is a real possibility. Be careful.

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I think HR people are only friends with other HR people

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Counterpoint: I don’t think HR people are able to form real human connections

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Yes and no. Not all companies have HR departments so the office manager fills the role. Trust your gut instinct. There are good HR people and others are snakes, Trust your instincts. I feel the fact you are questioning it, means you know the answer to your question, and the answer is potentially no. If you do decide to build the work friendship, do not talk about anyone or situations at work. Keep conversations light.

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I think you mean “grammar.” That little squiggly line should have clued you in that you had misspelled something.

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I got fired from a very sweet role because HR was playing my friend and being a backstabber to my boss. They came together from a previous role. I should’ve know her loyalty was not on my side.

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Inherently dangerous?

Which word do you need a definition of?

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