The line between work and social life is becoming increasingly blurred as people spend more time at their jobs. In my opinion, though having work friends has tangible benefits for career advancement, it is more important to have a life outside the office. Those in favour of a closed circle of work friends can argue the career benefits. Befriending co-workers and those higher up in a company can naturally translate to future promotions and other opportunities. For example, if a person starts out working for a law firm in a relatively low position as a clerk or even in the mail room, their best chance of being noticed by the upper echelons of management is through social connections. Supplemented with a solid work ethic, this increases an individual’s chances of standing out from other candidates and fast-tracking their career goals. Nonetheless, having friends outside work exposes one to a greater diversity of perspectives. When talking with work friends, the topi...