On TikTok, BibeybiBaez didn't hold back when she cautioned that in the workplace, "those people are not your friends." Her straightforward advice was to clock in, do your job, and keep personal issues and dramas out of the office. Her video, which has garnered 27.7K likes and over 5,200 shares, stresses that office colleagues should not be trusted: "You go to work, get paid, and go home," she stated firmly.
The comments section quickly filled with users confessing that they learned this lesson the hard way. "I work in Human Resources and I can confirm this 100%. At work, no one is looking out for anyone else. Don't trust people; they're often very wicked," one user shared. Others recounted bitter experiences, like someone who said: "Everything you share will be used against you at the first opportunity."
Realizations and Regrets
Many people instantly related: "It took me a while, but I finally got it. Being too trusting is dangerous," one comment read. Others expressed their frustration working in environments where colleagues scrutinize every personal detail: "I don't understand coworkers... from the moment they know you're going to be let go, they stop speaking to you," another person observed.
The Importance of Boundaries
For many, avoiding close ties seems to be the only solution: "I don't accept friend requests from coworkers; you have to protect yourself," one user advised. "And definitely don't add them on social media," another chimed in. Some defended the practice of maintaining strict boundaries: "People label you as hypocritical when you set limits at work because they're used to sharing everything," a user pointed out.
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Not everyone agrees, however. Some claimed to have made genuine friends at work but acknowledged that it's crucial to choose wisely who to trust: "I've made good friends through work; it's about knowing who you can and can't trust," one person said, adding, "but yes, she does have a point."
On the flip side, others prefer to keep their distance, believing that being overly familiar is a mistake: "At work, my personal issues and situations stay private," one user concluded.