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What do you think of friendships at work in your experience..especially when moving to a new job what advise would you give on making new friends
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Some friendships at work can be quite valuable. They often make work more enjoyable, boost team morale, and can even improve collaboration. In my experience, friendships can provide a strong support network in challenging times, as colleagues often understand work-specific pressures.
When starting a new job, cconsider showing genuine interest in getting to know people on a more personal level, but without obliging connections, as through natural selection, you would be drawn to some people and they to you. Start with small gestures, like joining team lunches or coffee breaks, and gradually get involved in conversations. Trust builds over time and it is best to have a few you consider friends rather than "everyone's friend" that can become ovwerwhleming and can blur the lines in various work dynamics. Because maintaining professional boundaries ensures that friendships enhance work rather than complicate it, especially in challenging situations, it is important to put the same effort into friendships outside of work where you can let your guard down more freely while keeping the friendships at work more casual.
Friendships at work are also dependent on the organisational culture and industry, where some are more open to this than others. If this is important to you, then be sure to ask more questions on company culture during your interview process.
As for friendships from your previous work, those that were genuine will carry on even as you progress into different areas of work.