My colleagues are my friends It is rightly said that workspace without friends is an enemy. You spent more than half the time of the day at your workspace that what you do with your family. So its natural that friendships are made over business meetings and collaborative projects.
People have a tendency to grow closer to those they share experiences with. I have made forever friendships with my colleagues.
Having friends at workspace is great stress buster. We do need friends to share our sorrows and happiness with.
Although it can be very difficult to meet like-minded people at workspace, but most of your colleagues becomes your good friends.
Initially it begins as workspace relationships, but it moves on to more personal level with shared interest and hobbies. It is also true that these friendships or relationships at workspace are more professional. But when this relationship grows older, and when there is more interaction, similar interest in movies, books they are friends.
Few of my friends are now not working in same workspace but we stuck to our friendship. Today, when I need any kind of help - be it financial or emotional, they are there.
Some believe that friendship with co-workers should be kept strictly professional. You need to be very cautious while making friends. Be discreet about the confidences you share, think carefully about the type of information you divulge.
If the friendship put you or your friend in a complicated position, then you need to talk about it. |