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Why Having Friends at Work is Actually Crucial to Your Success

Updated 6/19/2020
Why Having Friends at Work is Actually Crucial to Your Success
And it's not just because friends cover for you when you procrastinate.

“I’m not here to make friends.”

You’ve probably encountered at least one person in the office who holds this ideology when it comes to work. Hey, some people are just there to clock in their hours and get out. But did you know that making friends at work can be extremely beneficial to both your career and your life?

Check out the infographic below for 11 statistics that prove work friends are totally worth it.


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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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