[baxtr]

We need “work/life” balance because, at some point, we started separating work from life. It didn’t use to be that way. And we should begin to change it again.

Building companies with friends is the best way I have found to bring these two sides of life together.

And what about those people who say don’t start a company with friends or family? F* them! Sure, friendships might suffer. But hey, so what. That’s life.

And at least you’re surrounded by friends who love you, and you love them. Instead of random assholes who just wanna progress their career.

[ajb]

The problem finding friendships at work is that if you're just an employee, that's another thing your exploitative boss can use as leverage. Leave the company and lose your friends. Work long hours or you're letting your friends down. And the company won't consider those friendships for a nanosecond if getting rid of you is to their benefit.

[thebigspacefuck]

This is stupid. If a friendship stretches beyond work, you can remain friends after you move on to another job. If you all work for an exploitative boss, move on and help your friends find a job at the new company that doesn’t suck.

[watwut]

That second step requires work life balance rather then workplace being also the place where you are expected to socialize on top of working. Because that additional workplace socializing takes additional time ... making you not having time to meet up with former collegues.

[baxtr]

Exactly. That's why you need to start companies with friends.

[AnIdiotOnTheNet]

Workaholics be like "why isn't literally everything about work?".

[mccorrinall]

I love this comment. Really makes me think about what I should build with whom.