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The Challenges Are:
1. Acknowledge
the discomfort. Be upfront with former friends about your own possible concerns
about being friend and a supervisor at the same time.
2. Admit
the uncertainty, Especially regarding the future, be prepared to be honest
about not knowing if the friendship can continue as is.
3. Try
to get a pledge of commitment to work towards a positive goal. You’re obliged
to get the job done first.
4. Boss Pet Problem. Be on the lookout for others
whose view of the relationship is based solely on the friendship.
5. Sitting
Duck Fears. Be alert to taking out your frustrations out on friends. They often
know your weaknesses, and you know theirs.