The people you work with can make all the difference when it comes to enjoying your job. Your dream job could be ruined by having awful colleagues. Whether or not you get along with the people you work with may not seem like a big deal but it is. You spend most of your waking hours with your colleagues, so establishing good relationships is important. Here's why it is important to get along with your colleagues.
You can’t just sit alone at your desk all day
Being productive is important. We all know that. You need to get all your work done and do it well. For some, it may seem like having friends at the office is a distraction, but that’s not always the case. If you sit alone at your desk all day you’re going to feel tired and drained long before it’s time to go home. You won’t be tempted to take breaks away from your desk, so you’ll just search the web for interesting articles during your lunch break. This means you won’t stretch or get any fresh air. By the end of the day all your energy will be gone and you’ll realise you haven’t done as much work as you wanted to.
You spend the majority of your week at work
It’s not like you spend an hour or two at work each week. The average person is at the office for around eight hours every week day. That’s a large portion of your time. And you’re probably going to be working for many years. That’s why it’s important that you enjoy your workplace. You shouldn’t dread going to work because of the people there, or spend eight hours a day miserable. Having friends at the office will make your experience of the workplace far more pleasant and enjoyable. You may find you even look forward to coming to work on a Monday morning - although that may sound unlikley.
You need to be able to commiserate with somebody
Issues arise in the workplace from time to time. Bosses aren’t always great, clients can be unforgiving and the workload can be seemingly endless. You need to be able to talk to people about this and your friends from your home life won’t understand like your colleagues will. For example, if you feel you’re being mistreated by your boss or sexually harassed, a colleague will be able to tell you whether it’s time to get legal assistance because they can see what’s happening.
Having good workplace relationships can add to your work experience and brighten your mood. You don't necessarily need to be best friends with your colleague, but being able to have friendly conversations and laughs can make all the difference. After all, you do spend the majority of your time surrounded by these people, so why not make it as pleasant as possible?
