7 Things To Consider Before Working With Your BFF
Make sure you know what you're getting into. . .
1. They love to party hard, but will they work hard??
So it's all LOL's when you're hanging out on a Saturday night, but what happens when it's Monday to Friday (or even more - retail workers we feel you), and there's a job that HAS to be done? Unfortunately there's always going to be those lazy people in the work place, but imagine if that turned out to be your besty! The last thing you want is to be working for two...
2. Do you BOTH really want the job??
Even though it's amazing to have a best friend you share literally everything with, it's totally OK to have different career goals. What might be the perfect job for one person, will be the idea of hell for another - even if it is just some crappy temp job. So before you go hooking your mate up with a job (and your high recommendations), think about whether they're just following your lead...
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3. Are they even capable of everyday survival??
We've all got that friend who is just a complete liability. Who loses their phone for like, the millionth time, and needs to pinch another one of your spares. It's fine to shun that off with a roll of the eyes, but when you've got to work together you definitely don't want to spend your time looking after them. If you find yourself saying ''OH I"LL JUST DO IT'' every two minutes, you've probably made a huuuuge mistake...
4. Are they a good judge of character??
Dick-slexia - The inability to realise if a person is in fact, a dick. If your sista-from-another-mista just hasn't got it in them to realise that someone's bad news then working together probably isn't a great idea. Their quality to be friendly with absolutely everyone might make them the perfect partner for when you want to attract the entire club, but if they get pally with someone you KNOW should be avoided, you need to know they're going to listen. You don't want no Heidi-Lauren 'I want to forgive you and I want to forget you'' sitch...
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5. Do you REALLY want to do everything together??
Working together and holidaying together and living together and growing old together like some really strange platonic old couple - it's the BFF dream. But imagine it for realz! Unless you've hit the best mate jackpot there's bound to be some moments when they reeeeally get on your nerves. Also, remember how nice it is to be able to finish work and turn to your friend to moan about everything. Think about your sanity from every angle...
6. Can they keep all you personal stuff a secret?
So you've told each other every tiny little secret, every detail of your romantic escapades and fantasies. You've seen each other naked a million times, and you've also spent many an hour together in a toilet cubicle with your pants down having some alcohol-fuelled real-talk. It's gotten pretty damn personal. But think back - has anything ever just, slipped out.? The last thing you want is sexy Gary from the HR department knowing that you dreamt about his naked body now do you...
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7. Will you need to hold their hand?
Friendship is a weird kinda unconditional love that requires the unquestioned support of one another. You know, it's called sisterhood! But having a job is aaaaall about independence. At some point in life there are times when you might just have to go it alone, so if you're gonna take the plunge and work with your BFF, make sure you know they'll be able to get on just fine if you're not around. And it works both ways...
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