I left my job without leaving my work friend. We've still never met in person, but we're closer than ever.

Mar 15 2025 by Business Insider

 
The author (not pictured) is still friends with her work friend after leaving her job.

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When leaving jobs in the past, relationships with work friends have always fizzled out.I decided to be more intentional with my friend Kate, who I met at work.When I left the company we met at, we remained close, even though we've never met in person.

Whenever I've left a job, the relationship with my work bestie, someone I talked to daily, would wither away to the occasional...

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