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BFFs Forever or Just Until Your Next Job?
Friendships in the workplace are valuable. They provide you with the socialization that is sometimes necessary to break up the day and make the work environment more pleasurable. Workplace friendships can be life long, or they can be fleeting. Check out this article I found about workplace friendships for more insight into the subject.
Friendships can be very important, but be aware of the positives and the pitfalls.
Pros of workplace friendships:
- Offers confidants for advice or to "vent" when you need it
- Provides each other with an ally you can rely on when you are out of the office
- A friend in need is a friend in deed - in case of emergencies, you have someone who can cover for you
Pitfalls of workplace friendships:
- Competition with raises and promotions could cause hard feelings
- Don't let friendships become a distraction by neglecting work tasks at hand
- Be discreet about sharing personal information in the workplace - save those conversations for weekend excursions
Becoming friends with co-workers and colleagues can be rewarding and during these more challenging times at work, friends at the office can be a welcome relief. Just be careful that your relationship doesn't cloud your judgment as to what your main priority is at work.
Posted by Seymour Jobs on March 3, 2009 at 10:28 AM
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