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Re:‘Great Resignation’ gains steam as return-to-work plans t... by awsthro00945 on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @07:31PM (#27694754)
>They sound like colleagues. As distinct from other employees or friends.

I think the point being made is that this is totally okay.

There's an undertone in this greater thread that "people you work with aren't really your friend" and it implies that these "not-really-friends" aren't pleasant to be around. But that's not necessarily the case. For many people, being around "colleagues" and making small chit-chat is enjoyable, desirable, and helpful, even if they aren't (and never become) your "friend".

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Re:‘Great Resignation’ gains steam as return-to-work plans t... by pseudalopex on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @08:07PM (#27694976)
Distinguishing between colleagues and friends in no way implies being being around colleagues is unpleasant. But merely pleasant interactions don't justify making everyone spend time commuting they could spend with friends instead.
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Re:‘Great Resignation’ gains steam as return-to-work plans t... by awsthro00945 on Wednesday June 30, 2021 @08:33PM (#27695126)
>But merely pleasant interactions

I didn't say they are "merely pleasant". I said they are enjoyable, desirable, and helpful.

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