Did You Remain Friends With Old CoWorkers After Leaving A Company?

I know this will be a different answer for everyone, but since sales is typically a high turnover role I'm curious if people typically stayed in touch with ex-coworkers or if you let those relationships burn out.

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exec
Acclaimed Answer
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Account Executive
i'd say majority last in the short-term. the rare few stick! 
overheard_sales
Politicker
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CEO - Overheard_Sales
Agreed
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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🦊
I do with a select few, but not everyone. 
taylor
Executive
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Strategic Account Executive
Keep the network strong & generate value while you work together, so if you ever want to leave, you can at least have a strong 'in' at one of their companies. 
specktyr
Praised Answer
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Account Manager
Still friends with a good chunk from each place I've worked, you never know who or when someone can be a gateway into a different career, startup, etc.

One of my go to's is on LinkedIn / FB - is ALWAYS reaching out when someone has a birthday or life-changing event. Never on their wall, a PM that is personalized has gone a long way and even gotten me invites to their weddings, etc. 
CadenceCombat
Tycoon
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Account Executive
It’s a mixed bag.

Some relationships have lasted, others not so much.

The strongest relationships that have lasted in my case aren’t close friendships, but more pleasant acquaintances where we might check in with eachother once every 1 - 2 months.
CaneWolf
Politicker
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Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
A few of my closest friends are from work. Some are looser friends (maybe 10). I make sure to check in time-to-time with a lot of former co-workers though as we're able to help each other out with our networks. 
softwarebro
Politicker
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Sales Director
Not all of them but it doesn't hurt to try. Keep the network large. 
Chep
WR Officer
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
agreed
Hotsaw
Politicker
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VP Sales
Maintain the lines of communication with some - always good to know what's going on with the comp
Savagedoge
Tycoon
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Account Executive
Just a bunch of them, although I’m one of those people who can’t keep relationships alive for the sake of the network though 
fuzzy
Notable Contributor
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CMO (Chief Meme Officer)
Every job I have has left me with a few people I still care about. 
WenWest15
Valued Contributor
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Principal Business Development Manager
Lord yes. No burning bridges and some of those relationships are going on 20+ years now. HInt: THIS MAKES SALES EASIER
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Fabulous
salesninja
Opinionated
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VP
absolutely...some of my best friends are coworkers from 10+ years ago.  it helps that we traveled a lot together and formed good friendships
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Same in here!
Wolf
Opinionated
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Commercial Account Executive
100%, I still keep in touch with my previous managers/coworkers in most cases.

The sales world is a small one and everyone crosses paths again eventually!
Shortay0909
Opinionated
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Senior Sales
Fortunately I have remained friends with some, but most the time no
DRock
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Senior Client Executive
100% I have found out the software world is much smaller than we may think and building those relationships are valuable. Always good to stay in touch and network.
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Network=networth. Agree 💯
JJASBE
Catalyst
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Director, Solutions Sales
Many relationships remain, only a few actual friendships though. Like, 'when I'm in your city, we're connecting' types.
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Agree
JuicyKlay
Celebrated Contributor
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AM
Yeah at least a couple at each job. There’s always a couple cool bros or hoes everywhere you work. 
famas
Opinionated
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BDR
Always but not with everyone, if they have already created a relationship of trust they are a very valuable community, you for them and they for you.
GetAHobby
Arsonist
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RVP Sales
Yes, I've been in a few weddings of past co-workers. Everywhere has been like college 2.0
WenWest15
Valued Contributor
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Principal Business Development Manager
Same! SO fun. 
Chep
WR Officer
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
love to hear this>>
salesandstrategy
Opinionated
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Senior Account Executive
Yes, at least short term. The important people will stay in your network longterm. 
Tanmocha_
Contributor
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Senior Account Executive
Yupp! Ones my baby daddy now. We’re engaged LOL Met 7 years ago at work, have worked 2 other jobs together as well. And another is our best friend from there too. Hung out everyday with them for 3 years straight 
Marketingpet
Politicker
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Partner Manager
I have a private slack channel I created with a bunch of alumni from the same company. Connecting in there to hear new stories they have, and relieve our glory day stories together is a highlight every week 
BRK
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Enterprise Account Executive
Absolutely. If you made a true connection with someone, proximity shouldn’t matter. However those that were surface level will die off with a quickness.
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Yes. Few alone and ones whom I've connected good. Networks make your worth go high through referrals and lot more✌️
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Other than money. What are the reasons you join or stay at company?

Question
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Random discussion: Does anyone keep relationships strictly professional at work? Anyone have friendships @ work that have backfired? (note: not talking about sex)

Discussion
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How do you approach relationships at work
14% Strictly Professional
14% Try to be friends with anyone and everyone
72% Healthy mix of both
58 people voted
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Members only

Multiple people leaving the company at once

Question
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Should I be concerned if multiple people are quitting the team all at once?
84% Yes, clearly something is going on
16% No, chill out
216 people voted