Comments on: How to Make Friends at Work

By: Meeting New Friends: A Solo Renter’s Quandry | A Renter and Roommate Resource | The WilliamPaid Blog

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:12:40 +0000

[...] job can be another perfect place to find friends. A good way to transcend the line from co-worker to friend is by getting a group together after work for dinner or drinks. Common experiences create memories [...]

By: Tracey

Tracey — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:42:49 +0000

Good points from the article & from some of the comments. But, is it possible that someone just doesn’t have the right personality for anyone to be their friend at work or for no one to think they are the right kind of person to be their friend? I’m asking because I’ve been at my workplace for over eight years. Knowing that I am very shy, especially when around new people, I put effort into talking to people, asking questions, listening when they told me something about themselves–other things mentioned in the article. I came in the main door with a smile and a good morning. I even started conversations sometimes which I had always found hard to do. Several things happened that showed me that people didn’t like socializing with me, talking to me, and certainly not as their friend. Everyone talked to each other, not to me, in our work area; other co-workers went out to lunch with each other & I was told to watch the front desk, except once in a blue moon the supervisor & one other person invited me to lunch (which I thought was a pity invite), and I was either interrupted & talked over when I was talking or I’d soon realize no one was listening because no one made any comments or seemed to notice when I stopped talking to name a few of the occurrences. I tried hard for over two years to be a friend and to make friends then I just gave up. I love my work but most of the time it has been extremely depressing and crushing to my self esteem to work here. Every new person I’ve seen come here have been talked to frequently or made good friends here or invited places during or after work hours. The reasons I’ve stayed: I’m making more money than I ever did before this job ( though it’s still not enough) and I used to periodically apply for new employment but was never hired. I don’t even recall having an interview. I’m sorry for the huge comment, but any insight (nothing cruel or insensitive please) would be appreciated.

By: The Ultimate Life Improvement Toolkit: 100 Tips, Tools, and Resources to Improve Your Life

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:11:52 +0000

[...] How to Make Friends at Work – The workplace can be a great place to make new friends, and author Alexander Kjerulf gives his advice. [...]

By: Work Fanatic – Friendships in the workplace

Work Fanatic – Friendships in the workplace — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:20:36 +0000

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By: Jason Monastra » Blog Archive » Friendships in the Workplace

Jason Monastra » Blog Archive » Friendships in the Workplace — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:42:06 +0000

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By: Lambentpath » Friendships in the workplace

Lambentpath » Friendships in the workplace — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:32:50 +0000

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By: Jason Monastra

Jason Monastra — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:25:03 +0000

I think this is a good read for anyone trying to assimilate into a new environment. People do not realize how hard it can be and most of the time do not notice how their lack of friendship dictates how they feel about a new position. For contractors or consultants especially on longer term assignments, this is a must read.

By: DH

DH — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:47:43 +0000

I would suggest that just going to ask a colleague something,, even if it is to borrow a piece of equipment and also saying Hallo and Goodbye at the end of the day is a step forward. Too many people rely on email these days for basic communication. Much better to get out of your comfort zone (!) and go and ask them / talk to them directly. Don’t get me wrong, I love email but I think it can be isolating.

By: Making Friends at Work | Learn This

Making Friends at Work | Learn This — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:17:15 +0000

[...] commenter here, Karl of Work Happy Now , posted this article about making friends at work over at Chief Happiness Office. I read both of these blogs and they have a lot of great content to [...]

By: Ally Lar

Ally Lar — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:42:04 +0000

I think alot of people have difficulties in socializing in an office settings especially on their first month at the job. They are hesitant in going up to them and introducing themselves, they feel awkward and shy at the same time. Worrying about making the wrong remarks or comments to their new colleagues, is in every new employees mind i guess. Everyone wants to be liked and welcomed in the office, they want to feel belong in the new environment that they are in. I think it is important for office relationship to flourish and thrive so as to create a balance work climate for everyone. It helps to motivate individuals to do more in their jobs as they feel connected and happy. However, I do believe making friends in social networking site is another great idea for people to not only get to know more people outside of their office but to also learn from different job backgrounds and experiences that they have. It creates a wide array of fun by interconnecting globally through everyone on the web. It is fast, easy and free so why not? Sometime you can even get job offers so that you can travel or meet your next boss. I went to this website http://www.onecubicle.com and i completely love it because I get to make so many friends and learn alot from all these new people. I can’t get enough of it. :D