Is there anyone that you consider a member of your ”at work family”?

Is there anyone that you consider a member of your ”at work family”?
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Not anymore. Years ago, I would get friendly with people at work and build relationships that could be considered family-like. Then I smartened up and learned to keep work and personal lives separate.
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