Should you really trust your coworkers? The reason I wonder is because, in the end, everyone is at work to get a paycheck and there may even be some competition. Coworkers gossip, they may pretend to like you when they really don't. One common thing I've seen is coworkers talking bad about each other at one point, but then suddenly being all buddy buddy with each other as if they are close. Now some of this may be just them being civil, but I still wouldn't engage in work gossip. In the end, I'm there to work, get a paycheck, and go home or hang out with friends. I really don't even like asking for them for a professional reference but since it is required for some jobs, I have no choice.

I really just don't trust my coworkers at all. Some more so than others, but in general, I keep to myself in order to prevent drama. I don't discuss anything personal. Even when I'm asked how I'm doing, I say I'm fine even if I'm not. I believe they really only ask out of politeness and really don't actually care. Also some of my coworkers will talk bad about others. Yet, some days, you would never know it because they act like they are the best of friends. Do you trust your coworkers? Just wondered what your thoughts were. I think keeping work life and personal life separate is the best policy, and even keeping some work related stuff to yourself if possible may be a good idea too.