I think the sensible answer lies as a combination of these things.
It’s true, you don’t need to be friends with your coworkers to get stuff done, and it ought not be expected of you.†
It’s also true that dealing with other people can be exhausting at times.
But I think what the original commenter is pushing back against this notion that being around others is just terrible. We are social creatures, after all. For the
vast majority of people, SOME social interaction with other humans is necessary for mental health. What that looks like is different for everyone.
But, really, this is an internet joke, and I don’t think OOP means it literally.
† Though personally, not being friendly in small moments at work would be death for me. I give up half my waking hours during the week, sometimes more, for the shareholders, and to afford to live. If I can’t get some small social interaction during these hours I would die.
I think the sensible answer lies as a combination of these things.
It’s true, you don’t need to be friends with your coworkers to get stuff done, and it ought not be expected of you.†
It’s also true that dealing with other people can be exhausting at times.
But I think what the original commenter is pushing back against this notion that being around others is just terrible. We are social creatures, after all. For the vast majority of people, SOME social interaction with other humans is necessary for mental health. What that looks like is different for everyone.
But, really, this is an internet joke, and I don’t think OOP means it literally.
† Though personally, not being friendly in small moments at work would be death for me. I give up half my waking hours during the week, sometimes more, for the shareholders, and to afford to live. If I can’t get some small social interaction during these hours I would die.