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8 Reasons Co-Workers Can Make The Best Friends

I ate more meals with them than my family this summer.

Lindsey Rutherford

Aug 27, 2018

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8 Reasons Co-Workers Can Make The Best Friends

Coming home from college this past May, I was a little nervous about staying busy. I had a few friends back home, but I knew it wouldn't be anything like college life. We all had different jobs and sometimes it was hard for our schedules to line up- but when they did, you could catch us grabbing food or just hanging out.

This summer I made the decision to be a lifeguard for the fifth summer in a row. Tbh, I was kinda dreading it. In years past, it hadn't been my favorite job to do. However, this summer was different. Before I knew it, I just kind of had this group of friends at the pool I worked at. I probably ate more meals with them this past summer than my family (sorry mom.) In fact, on days that we didn't end up working together, we would all still hang out. So here are some reasons why coworkers make some of the best friends:

1. They can relate to your work struggles.

While being a lifeguard may seem easy, it comes with many struggles, such as sitting in the heat all day, working long hours, and yelling at annoying kids. These are things that all my friends could relate to.

2. You get to hang out with your friends while you work.

It's nice when you work with friends because then you don't have to work around your schedules to hang out- you can just do it at work!

3. They make going to work fun.

I actually enjoyed going to work on days that all my friends were working or managing. It definitely made the day go by a lot faster.

4. You always have the work gossip and the latest drama.

With having all teenagers working at the pool, there was bound to be drama. Luckily, we always knew what was going on.

5. They've got your back at work.

Whether it was during a save, First Aid, audit, or drama, my coworkers knew I had their back, and they had mine.

6. You can (sometimes) goof around at work. Oops.

Sometimes it is hard to stay serious all the time while working with your friends.

7. Your group chat can be about work or just for fun.

You know how they say:

"A girl's group chat with her best friends holds more secrets than the U.S. Government."

...well that goes the same with coworkers.

8. They'll keep you laughing and make sure you have a fun summer.

Shoutout to my fellow coworkers (TJ, Brendan, Josh, Eric, Ethan, & Marni) for giving me a great summer and keeping me super busy!!

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8 Reasons Co-Workers Can Make The Best Friends

I ate more meals with them than my family this summer.

1. They can relate to your work struggles.

2. You get to hang out with your friends while you work.

3. They make going to work fun.

4. You always have the work gossip and the latest drama.

5. They've got your back at work.

6. You can (sometimes) goof around at work. Oops.

7. Your group chat can be about work or just for fun.

8. They'll keep you laughing and make sure you have a fun summer.

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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

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

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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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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