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Originally Posted by ruby2011
What about work friends? Yes there is such a term. They're people who are very close at work and prolly worked together a long time. They walk and joke around like hell, but they don't hang out outside of work.
My former fast food supervisor has someone like that. They used to work together at another fast food joint since the mid 90's. My supervisor was already GM and her work friend eventually became GM. Then they both quit that place a few years ago in favor of their current company. Her work friend was actually the one that hired me. A month later, she got promoted to corporate office and got replaced by the person I came to "look up to."
I asked her if that lady is her best friend. She said hell yeah. Then I asked if they hang out outside of work. She said no they don't.
A light bulb went on inside my head. Work friend.
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Everyone defines "best friend" on their own terms. Maybe this lady doesn't have many close friends and thus, her coworker is her best friend.
At the end of the day, they are still coworkers. They still have to act appropriately and adhere to company policies and guidelines.
If you google the term 'work friend,' there are several websites that make it clear there is a big difference between a friend and a work friend, and if a relationship fits in the latter then you need to respect boundaries, remain professional, and remember that your priority is your work.
With regards to your OP, they may care about each other but that happens organically and by its nature is complex because they are work friends. It isn't forced, nor does it or should take precedence over their roles within a company.
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