Are My Coworkers Really My Family?

You know that moment when your boss says, "We're all family here"? Yeah, I used to roll my eyes too. But then I started to wonder—do I actually buy into this whole "work family" thing, or am I just playing along to keep the peace? At my last job in Austin, my manager threw a birthday party for me. Sweet, right? But when layoffs hit, those same "family" members barely looked me in the eye. Turns out, family means something different when paychecks are involved. Now, I keep my guard up—friendly, but not fooled. Do you ever feel like you’re acting in a sitcom you didn’t audition for? Let’s be real: coworkers can be great, but family? That’s a stretch. What’s your take? 🤔🍕 workplaceculture #officepolitics #careeradvice #workplaceculture #officepolitics #careeradvice #JobCareer