A new study has suggested that we have less work friends than ever, as we move jobs so frequently it's hard to form strong connections. Some would even argue that in this culture of hot-desking, do you even need real friends at work?
**But we reckon that when you spend most of your life chained to your desk, it's super-important to have some office mates - here's the sign you've found a good one: **
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After the weekend, you can't wait to see them - they make Mondays bearable
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You can moan about work stuff for hours without boring each other
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But you also talk about other normal life stuff too
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90% of your emails to each other are funny memes or "Should I buy this from ASOS?"
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In meetings you catch each other's eye and it's SO hard not to laugh - but that moment alone made it bearable for you
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She knows how to help disguise your hangover by speaking up for you in meetings
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You cried in the toilets together/on her shoulder in the pub when your boss was being a dick, and she did the same to you
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You talk each other up about how brill you are so you can march in and ask for that pay rise
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You felt betrayed when she said she wanted to go for another job - but you understood why and totally supported her
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You have cried with at your desk with laughter after she sent you a funny email
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You have links you email to each other (normally cat videos) if either of you are having a shit day
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When she asks how your day was, you roll your eyes and she knows instantly who you're talking about
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You schedule in meetings/coffee breaks/lift rides with each other sometimes just so you can hang out
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She tells you if you have spinach in your teeth before a meeting - or if your skirt is tucked in your bum
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They know exactly how you like your tea - and they never get it wrong
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She ALWAYS has your back in a "discussion"
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She knows the crucial moment when a tea/chocolate/wine break is needed
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You know the best lunch spots and visit them together
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You tried making each other do workout classes together on your lunch break - but you caved and went to Zara and scoffed a bag of crisps on the way back
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After the office party you Whatsapp each other immediately for a debrief
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She also stops you from being too drunk/snogging that gross guy from accounts/talking sass to your boss at said office party
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You hope your boss never reads your email chains - because you WOULD get fired
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You have code names for people at work and sometimes talk in a secret language - or pull faces at each other