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If this is what startups are working on and if this is startup news, then it just might mean the tech world is awash in too much money with too few ideas. Or th

If this is what startups are working on and if this is startup news, then it just might mean the tech world is awash in too much money with too few ideas. Or the news has to sell ads and has publish something. I wonder where Brady will end up? Oh that's sports "news". Also, I'm willing to bet more 9-5 workers crave privacy and alone time than freelancers want company. Besides, if you crave company, isn't there something called family ( parents, siblings, spouse, children, etc ) or friends or even pets that a better suited for that role? Or why not take up a hobby like hiking, biking, etc for company? Isn't there something inherently sad and pathetic about trying to find company at work? Maybe it's modern society. I just don't get it.

jonfw 7y ago
I don't understand the claim that work relationships are inherently non-personal or inauthentic. I have legitimately good friends at work who do favors for each other, look out for each other, hang out outside of work sometimes, etc. I keep in touch with friends from past jobs. We spend a very large percentage of waking hours at work and see a lot of faces. I really enjoy being friendly with those people and having legitimate, authentic, relationships with them.
- veggieburglar 7y ago
  Yes, I have found that this approach <surprise!> makes the workplace much more enjoyable. It feels like many HN commenters hate their work, workplace, coworkers, etc. This mindset seems to be more problematic than the actual working situation itself. Interacting with people is hard but necessary.
- dntbnmpls 7y ago
  > I don't understand the claim that work relationships are inherently non-personal or inauthentic. Didn't say that. I said it's pathetic for people who crave company to seek it at work. > I really enjoy being friendly with those people and having legitimate, authentic, relationships with them. Yes, that's called being a professional. I hope you are friendly to strangers, customers, etc too, but aren't desperately trying to use them for company because you are lonely.

jonfw 7y ago

I don't understand the claim that work relationships are inherently non-personal or inauthentic. I have legitimately good friends at work who do favors for each other, look out for each other, hang out outside of work sometimes, etc. I keep in touch with friends from past jobs. We spend a very large percentage of waking hours at work and see a lot of faces. I really enjoy being friendly with those people and having legitimate, authentic, relationships with them.

veggieburglar 7y ago
Yes, I have found that this approach <surprise!> makes the workplace much more enjoyable. It feels like many HN commenters hate their work, workplace, coworkers, etc. This mindset seems to be more problematic than the actual working situation itself. Interacting with people is hard but necessary.
dntbnmpls 7y ago
> I don't understand the claim that work relationships are inherently non-personal or inauthentic. Didn't say that. I said it's pathetic for people who crave company to seek it at work. > I really enjoy being friendly with those people and having legitimate, authentic, relationships with them. Yes, that's called being a professional. I hope you are friendly to strangers, customers, etc too, but aren't desperately trying to use them for company because you are lonely.