@VraserX: A lot of adults will not miss their job. They will miss coworkers. Work was forced friendship on easy mode. What replac…
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Social commentary arguing that the workplace historically provided low-stakes adult friendship and belonging, and questioning what will replace that dynamic as work evolves.
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A lot of adults will not miss their job. They will miss coworkers. Work was forced friendship on easy mode. What replaces low stakes adult belonging?
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