I love my job. The people who I work with are awesome, my bosses are cool and the company as whole is spectacular. If these first two sentences are relatable to you then you will find this entire article extremely accurate. When your job no longer feels like a "job," but a place to get paid to go hang with people that you love to be around, then you are a very lucky employee. Being happy with your career doesn't always happen, not every person in this world may be completely satisfied either the career that they have right now. When you do though you find yourselves doing and feeling like these 30 things on the list I have provided below.
1. They are your recent friends on Snapchat.
2. You all have inside jokes.
3. You find yourself talking and getting distracted…a lot!
4. You make weekend plans together.
5. You guys all support one another and celebrate accomplishments together.
6. When someone leaves it is a very sad time in the office…*crying face*
7. Your boss puts on fun events and parties.
8. You guys come to each other for advice.
9. You find yourself texting them more than your friends.
10. You spend all day and everyday together in the office and it is a nonstop realty TV show.
11. Similar to number 10 you guys have brainstormed on titles of a realty TV show for the office.
12. You buy each other food.
13. You do Starbucks runs and know everyone's orders.
14. You try to set each other up on blind dates, or introduce them to your single friends.
15. Christmas parties are awesome!
16. You guys laugh and joke while being serious and professional all at the same time.
17. Always there for one another.
18. They entertain you.
19. You all share common interests.
20. You know all of their habits.
21. You guys play jokes on one another.
22. They see you at your best and your worst.
23. You guys speak the same language.
24. Venting, ranting, crying…it is OK to do in front of them from time to time.
25. We are all humans.
26. You enjoy your time together.
27. You find yourself coming into work to hangout on your days off.
28. They know your taste.
29. They look out for you, and only want the best for you.
30. They will be included in your future wedding plans.
Having a close work environment is important. Clients and customers notice it when coworkers are close and friendly with one another. When entering a business and seeing all of the coworkers smiling and happy to be there it makes your experience there one to remember. It is very important to show that sort of relationship to the community. As a whole the company looks strong and continues to grow as a healthy work environment. My job is a part of my lifestyle, I don't even consider it a "job" because I love to be there, it makes waking up a lot easier and sends me home with a smile on my face.
Peace and love to all of my fellow coworkers—you guys rock!