Your Colleagues at work are not your friends

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00:00Your colleagues at work are not your friends.

00:03Listen to me explain.

00:051. Stop sharing personal details about your life, family, and plans with them.

00:13They may use that information against you.

00:16Focus on your work and leave personal matters out of the equation.

00:202. Don't blur the lines between your workplace and friendship.

00:25Be polite, considerate, and kind, but remember that.

00:28It's just a job, not a social gathering.

00:333. Maintain a professional, ethical, and cordial relationship with your co-workers,

00:38but don't mistake it for friendship.

00:40Remember, your colleagues, not friends.

00:434. If a situation arises where it's a matter of saving their jobs or yours,

00:48your co-workers will prioritize themselves and may even throw you under the bus.

00:54Protect yourself and your interests.

00:565. Keep boundaries between your personal and professional life.

01:02Avoid getting too involved in your co-workers' personal affairs,

01:06and maintain a level of professionalism at all times.

01:106. Remember that your colleagues may have different career aspirations and priorities than you.

01:176. While it's essential to collaborate and work together,

01:22always prioritize your own professional growth and advancement.

01:256. When you think about retirement starting out of film in the moment.

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