I want to create distance, but not upset the apple cart. Is this possible?
The politics of my department are deeply unhealthy, and the toxic environment has brought me closer to another junior staff member. Over the past four years, the two of us have bounced ideas off each other and commiserated over some of the nonsense that is permitted in our department. When I’m in town for work, we always go out for dinner and usually have fun, as we share a similar sense of humor.
Now what do I do at work? I’m so turned off by the lack of regard she showed as a houseguest and the way she spoke to her husband that I’m not sure I can go back to our office banter and support. One of the drawbacks of work friendships is that bonding over complaining about the boss is not necessarily the way to find the happiest of people.
The young lady helping visitors navigate through the room promptly “shh’d” me with a stern look and a finger to her mouth.
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