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I wouldn’t make it obvious who my work besties are.
It’s assumed that you’ll gossip with that person, so you won’t get any info that they can’t hear.
If they’re more than 1 level junior to you, it will take longer to get promotions and raises since you’ll be “junior” by association.
If they’re the same level and in your team (and they’re a poor performer), you won’t get promoted because it’s assumed you’ll play favorites as their boss.
Sucks. Some of them were not professional and it impacted my optics. I need to pick better friends and set healthier boundaries.
I wouldn’t make it obvious who my work besties are.
Sucks. Some of them were not professional and it impacted my optics. I need to pick better friends and set healthier boundaries.
The idea of work friends is a real concern. It only ever works against you, I’ve found. Be friendly with everyone, but don’t become friends.
Hasn’t been my experience at all. I have made some big moves in my career thanks to making friends at work and staying in touch.