In my experience, you learn a lot about who someone is when something real was at stake. I met one of my best friends at a startup and that completely changed my life in ways I’ll be forever grateful for.
I’ve also seen friends be so afraid of confrontation in a work context that they gaslighted me and stabbed me in the back instead of talking to me. I’ve seen people from church act so differently in a work context, I’ve questioned if they have any ethics at all.
Would I work with a friend again? Sure, if I knew they could be professional and be forgiving if things don’t work out. I would be prepared for our friendship to change as we both learn who we are. It could grow or end.
I’ve also seen friends be so afraid of confrontation in a work context that they gaslighted me and stabbed me in the back instead of talking to me. I’ve seen people from church act so differently in a work context, I’ve questioned if they have any ethics at all.
Would I work with a friend again? Sure, if I knew they could be professional and be forgiving if things don’t work out. I would be prepared for our friendship to change as we both learn who we are. It could grow or end.