In most cases, having associates at work is wise, not friends.
That’s all I’ve ever had. I’m friendly with many, I consider a couple to be friends, I’m good friends with one. none are best friends.
I think in my entire career I’ve maybe gone out with co-workers two or three times.
I work pretty solo now, but when I worked in the office for most of my career, I went to work, did my job and went home.
My job is as a product trainer so I’ll go somewhere and meet up with sales people, do my training and leave.