WORK FRIENDS

THE FIVE FRIENDS YOU NEED TO HAVE AT WORK:

You spend most of your time at work, so you should start making friends there, if you haven't already. Research shows that having friends at work boosts your morale by 50%. You don't have to be friends with EVERYONE, but here are the five friends you NEED to have.

#1.) THE I.T. MANAGER. When your computer freezes up or your emails disappear, the IT guy is the only person you can turn to. So even if you wouldn't hang out with him on the weekends, make sure you're buddies from 9 to 5.

#2.) THE VETERAN. Chances are there's someone at work who's been there longer than you. They know all the right people, and can help you climb the ladder. --Just be careful which "Veteran" you pick. Not all of them are willing to help you out. So buddy up to the one who's been the nicest to you so far.

#3.) SOMEONE IN A DIFFERENT DEPARTMENT. At some point, everyone needs to vent about their job. But it's better if you complain to someone you DON'T work with all day. That way, there's less chance your boss will find out.

#4.) THE OFFICE MANAGER. Someone has to stock the stock room and plan company outings. But most people don't talk to the office manager until they need something. Which is why YOU should. That way, when you DO need something, you'll probably get it.

#5.) A REAL FRIEND. You need someone who's willing to cover for you when you show up late. And the best person for the job is someone you really ARE friends with. And unlike your other office 'friends,' this is someone you'll probably want to hang with outside of work.

Having a genuine friend in the office can come in handy, but it can also reduce stress and make the grind a little more bearable. (Yahoo.com)