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5 Reasons Work Friends Are The Best Friends

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Going to work doesn't always have to be a daunting task. In fact, when you get along with your coworkers, your time at work will go by way faster and you'll feel like you have a support system that will be right there when you need them the most.

1. They understand your struggles, because they've been through the exact same things as you

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Whether you've picked up a position that you really don't like or you've been scheduled for a really early morning or really late night, your coworkers will undoubtedly understand how annoyed you are. Apart from understanding you and cheering you on, they will be the very first ones to tell you that your pain is only temporary, and that sooner or later your position will drop or your shift will be over, and before you know it, you'll be chilling at home, binge watching your favorite TV show.

2. The little things they do for you really add up.

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From bringing baked goods for you when it's your birthday, to offering to give you a ride when you don't have a car, to going for late night food runs with you after your shift is over, to being a shoulder for you to cry on when life gets too messy and complicated, the little things that your coworkers do for you will really make you appreciate their friendship. Sometimes life can seem like a total burden, and your work friends will be right there for you to vent when you need it the most.

3. You share the same inside jokes, which may or may not be about your boss.

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You really share a special connection with your coworkers that no one else in the world could ever possibly understand. With just one quick look from them, you'll know exactly what they're trying to tell you, and people will look at you like you're crazy. Your boss, whether you love or hate them, will forever be the main source of inspiration for your funniest jokes. Finally, you know that you can count on them to make you laugh even when you're not exactly feeling your best.

4. They make it exciting for you to go to work.

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Some people love their jobs, but some people find it really hard to enjoy what they do for a living. Nevertheless, what can really make or break your work environment are the people you share it with. If you get along with your coworkers, it will be much easier for you to get out of bed and go to work every day, simply because you'll want to hear their stories and tell them all about your life.

5. You check each other’s schedules and you hope to be scheduled for the same shifts.

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Whenever a new schedule drops for the week, you will mindlessly text your friends asking them to show you the shifts they got. You'll get overly excited whenever you're scheduled around the same times, and you'll do everything in your power to trade whatever shifts you need for your schedules to match. Their days off will seem like an eternal struggle, at least until the next day, when you get to see them again.

Whether you're doing your dream job or not, your coworkers will always be the ones who you can count on for anything and everything. So the next time you see them, make sure to greet them with a welcoming smile (and maybe even a joke or two).

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5 Reasons Work Friends Are The Best Friends

Your coworkers will always be the ones who you can count on for anything and everything.

1. They understand your struggles, because they've been through the exact same things as you

2. The little things they do for you really add up.

3. You share the same inside jokes, which may or may not be about your boss.

4. They make it exciting for you to go to work.

5. You check each other’s schedules and you hope to be scheduled for the same shifts.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

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18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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