Since I go to college out of town, I usually always work over the holidays and summer. Of course working in retail is always difficult because of the ridiculous demands of some customers. As time goes on and you work with these people for long enough, you start to build relationships and soon you become family. I find myself missing my coworkers and missing the drudgeries of work. Mainly because I would love to do anything other than study and write papers. I often find myself wondering how work is going that day. These are four reasons why your coworkers become your family:

1. They Understand the Drudgeries of Your Job

"Yes, of course we can rebag that entire order because you forgot you wanted paper instead of plastic." Even as we say that for the customer, we have this unspoken communication that screams how annoyed we are even though we put on a very happy smile. If you need to vent about a customer, a boss, or even just complain about everyday life, they are there for you.

2. They Will Stick Up for You

Just like in any family they will be there will be disagreements, but regardless you will always have their back and they will have yours.

3. They Will Make You Laugh

Sometimes the day is just boring and you need to cut up a little and act like teenagers. When you have a good time, the day goes by faster, which makes it more bearable.

4. They Will Be With You Through It All

Whether it is just telling you a funny joke to help you get through the day or simply having a good chat with you on your break. They are like your family – there for you through it all.