Saturday, July 24, 2010

Should you be friends with coworkers?

My mother is adamant that one should keep the work and personal spheres separate.

But what if you don't really have a personal sphere?

N.A. and I, both being academics, spend our non-home time at school. Some coworkers I click with, and some I don't. Some of my coworkers and I hang out outside of work. They come over for dinner. We go grab a drink.

The problem is, we inevitably start talking about work-- the good, the bad, and the really ugly. I want to have friends, but it is exhausting constantly talking about school.

I love my job. I may BE the job.

But for the love of the science gods.... I need a break sometimes!