Workplace friendships can really help you get through the grind, but they can also hurt your career...
Workplace friendships can be a double-edged sword, and we need to handle those bonds with care. Like it or not, we are judged by the company we keep, and we need to set some boundaries:
When you click with a co-worker, resist to urge share too much personal information right off the bat.
Keep office socializing to a minimum. Sharing lunch breaks or coffee once in a while is fine, but hanging out at each other's desks can be overkill.
An obvious close bond can alienate other's in the office. We might not notice it, but they do. It's best to save the personal stuff for after hours.
Who we associate ourselves with in the workplace also affects how our superiors and co-workers perceive us. And remember, if an office friendship falls apart, it can really make things uncomfortable.
Source: Helen Cooke, Cooke Consulting
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