Because it’s a self perpetuating trap that a lot of young workers fall into and forces others to adopt it for career purposes. Companies love this behavior but

Because it’s a self perpetuating trap that a lot of young workers fall into and forces others to adopt it for career purposes. Companies love this behavior but it’s unhealthy as there is always a layer of work layered over those relationships. I’ve seen it many times where those friendships disappear when the gig is done, or where a night out veers back to work topics. Not to mention where is the variety in perspective in your social circle if it’s all work friends? I know better now to seek most friendships outside work so I’m not accidentally linking my entire social existence into the company I work for.