This chapter explores the importance of consistency and vulnerability in building work friendships. It discusses the evolving friendship between Katherine and Matteo, how their friendship grew from being work friends to close friends, and the benefits they have experienced.
Work and friendship don't mix, thought Katherine Hu. A recent graduate, she found it harder to form bonds with colleagues than she'd expected. But then she concluded that not having friends at work helps you set boundaries and remain professional. After all, work is fundamentally a financial transaction, right?
Well, we spend many of our waking hours at work - and the science suggests that if we decide not to use that time making meaningful friendships then our health and wellbeing could suffer.
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