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by ywvcbk 632 days ago
> coworkers and would choose not to engage with them even in the office

Which is fine and understandable. Some people actually enjoy their work and like spending time with their colleagues (due to shared interests, worldviews etc.).

> actual relationships and not at work relationships.

I don’t see a difference or rather why can’t there be a significant overlap between the two (after this has always been the case for most people). Why wouldn’t you choose to work with the people you enjoy spending time with if you have the option?

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> Why wouldn’t you choose to work with the people you enjoy spending time with if you have the option?

Because in practice this doesn't work. Someone gets mad at someone, someone leaves the company, HR gets involved, etc etc.

It's all fun and games but I can't call my work friend a dumb bitch, can I? Well then how good of friends are we?

Similarly, I have many friends who I love dearly, but if I had to live with them, I know our relationship would implode. Being roommates and being friends are ALSO two different things. And, often, living with your best friends isn't a treat - it's a nightmare.