That's a total no no for me. Way too many times I have been betrayed by those who I considered a work friend. ex. 1: passed over for a job, "work friend" who was not qualified (as self-confirmed and all others at work) got the job .. could have refused and called out blatant discrimination but did not, just lamented about it to me in private .. that's a coward move and not a friend, ex 2: work friend threw me under the bus, when asked about it afterwards was told that "this is collateral damage." There are many more where this came from. So at this point I earn my pack check, do my work, but don't extend an offer of friendship; I am friendly but reserved.

That's a total no no for me. Way too many times I have been betrayed by those who I considered a work friend. ex. 1: passed over for a job, "work friend" who was not qualified (as self-confirmed and all others at work) got the job .. could have refused and called out blatant discrimination but did not, just lamented about it to me in private .. that's a coward move and not a friend, ex 2: work friend threw me under the bus, when asked about it afterwards was told that "this is collateral damage." There are many more where this came from. So at this point I earn my pack check, do my work, but don't extend an offer of friendship; I am friendly but reserved.

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