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Squared INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY FROM THE SQUARED COMMUNITY

Thank you to all who participated in the Squared International Friendship Day Competition.

We loved reading your work bestie nominations so much that we wanted to share them with everyone!

@COLLINS_SQUARE @PARRAMATTASQUARE

Krystle SUBMITTED BY BECKY | Collins Square

Been at the company for a while now and she became my boss but more importantly one of my best friends. We have been there for each other through some major milestones in life.

I am fortunate that she isn’t just my work bestie but my life (and traveling) bestie.

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Sophia SUBMITTED BY SABA | Parramatta Square

No matter how the day is going, or if we are sent to different branches, somehow Sophia will know exactly what to say to keep my day going!!

Frien ds 4 Eva

Nicole SUBMITTED BY MARIA | Collins Square

Nicole and I are friends as well as coffee buddies.

I look forward to coming into the office and catching up while grabbing a coffee. I certainly look forward to catching up with Nicole on the days we are in the office together. She makes my day :)

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Nicole SUBMITTED BY MEGHAN | Collins Square

I started working at BDO many years ago and was assigned Nicole as my buddy. I was pretty sure she hated my endless questions but stuck with me and taught me everything I know. I ended up leaving a couple of years later but we continued to catch up and I got a message from her recently saying there was a new job opening in the division she’d moved into. Long story short she’s back being my buddy again in a new division, teaching me everything I know and sending the best gifs on Teams. All of the photos we take together are of our drinks and food so I’ve attached a photo of us on our ugly sweater themed bonding day.

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Emily SUBMITTED BY NAV | Collins Square

Fellow Canadian building life in Melbourne and loving it! Happy happy vibes around her!

Frien ds 4 Eva

Mahendra SUBMITTED BY ALYSHA | Parramatta Square

Mahendra and I have complementary skills and strength that help us operate efficiently as a high performing team of two. I can count on Mahendra for his wise counsel, expert subject knowledge and to keep cool as a cucumber during high stress situations. A highlight was participating in a fun project of office content filming and photo shoots where Mahendra made up the funniest pretend conversations that had the whole film crew laughing. He’s a joy to work with.

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Jeanna SUBMITTED BY ANTHONY | Collins Square

Jeanna told me to enter this competition.

She always tells me to enter these competitions because she’s got a keen eye for a bargain and has her ear to the ground re: Collins Square. To date we haven’t won but hopefully we are successful this time.

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Moumtaiz SUBMITTED BY KATE | Collins Square

Over the four years we have worked together, he has always been a calm and wise friend who helps me work through even the most difficult work challenges.

Frien ds 4 Eva

Sarah SUBMITTED BY SALLY | Collins Square

Funnily enough we were besties before we started working together. Growing up together in central Victoria and going to high school together. She was instrumental in getting me working with Marsh initially 20 years ago, and then a few years after I joined she decided to move from retail to 9am-5pm and joined the company too. We’ve worked and played together ever since 15+ years and still going strong. She is an absolute gem, and will do anything for her work colleagues and friends alike. Love you Sezzie.

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Alfred SUBMITTED BY KENNETH | Collins Square

The man joined my family’s Lunar New Year celebrations and ended up helping finish a lego set with my parents.

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Lukia SUBMITTED BY MYLA | Collins Square

We are on the same team and we always work together. Outside work, we also hang out like karaoke, picnic at the park, and parties.

Frien ds 4 Eva

Gerard SUBMITTED BY NIKI | Collins Square

Gerard is not only my work bestie but my work husband. I would be lost without him. He is my go-to when I’ve had a bad day. He keeps me grounded and puts me back into my box when required. He will always give his honest opinion.

Honestly, I would be lost without him. He was the one that kept me sane (and alive) during lockdowns, and now that we’re back, our morning coffee run at Mr Collins is the highlight of my day.

I love him, as a friend!

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Donna & Koos SUBMITTED BY SIMPY | Parramatta Square

I have known Koos and Donna for more than 10 years and they have not only been great colleagues but my best mates at work too. They make every dull day super exciting by just being there. If something happens to us - good or bad - we reach out to each other. Due to covid and change of roles/team, we are not able to meet that frequently but our strong friendship always sustains no matter the distance.

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Vaibhavi SUBMITTED BY AMI | Collins Square

Every day at work is just wonderful with friends around. We have a friendship that makes 8 hours of work the highlight of the day and we are always excited to come to work. (Vaibhavi and Maya)

Frien ds 4 Eva

Effie SUBMITTED BY MEGAN | Parramatta Square

Effie Cooper is a fabulous colleague and workmate. She is the kind of person who is always there to lend a hand and help out. If she knows you’re having a bad day, she’s on the phone to check in and cheer you up. Effie came runner up in the ‘Kind’ award for the planning team at our awards last year, for setting up a forum where people can come together and connect during COVID. It is still running strong now. Effie really deserves this special treat.

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Lacey SUBMITTED BY CANDICE | Parramatta Square

We both started at 6PSQ together and love exploring the area. One day we were in a (slightly boring) training session and we started talking about ear piercings. We both agreed we’d like to get our ears pierced and next minute we were running across to Westfield Parramatta to have it done. Safe to say we didnt get much else done that day.

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Fay SUBMITTED BY LOUISE | Parramatta Square

Fay supported me through a rough patch I was going through at work and continues to support me every day. We have become a lot closer and formed a deeper friendship over the last couple of years, coming into the office whilst most people are working from home.

Frien ds 4 Eva

Amy SUBMITTED BY ALANA | Parramatta Square

Amy is the kind of friend you know will be in your life forever. Amy is the best work wife because she’s patient, kind, incredibly clever and makes the office a better place each and every day!

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Cheree SUBMITTED BY JAMES | Parramatta Square

Cheree is an awesome work bestie! Work would feel like a chore without her. She constantly has time to help her fellow collegues, even when she is incredibly busy with her day-to-day work, and being pulled in every direction. Things would not run as smoothly as they do without Cheree! She is also a great friend who lends an ear when you need, offers support and help, has a wicked sense of humor and is a great drinking/karaoke buddy when we have something to celebrate.

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Jess SUBMITTED BY RUCHIKA | Parramatta Square

Jess and I joined the same team 4 years ago and within a few months went in separate directions (work wise). We maintained our friendship throughout this period and saw each other through some fun and challenging times. This year we have had the opportunity to work together and its been absolutely incredible. She is my work bestie in times I need a caffeine hit, some warm ramen or some gluttonous dessert . Jess is also a fellow fierce feminist and I love that we are connected by our brains too! <3

Frien ds 4 Eva

Caity SUBMITTED BY SOPHIE | Collins Square

Caity is a star! She always goes out of her way to help when asked and never minds going the extra mile. Her work ethic, enthusiasm and personality are unmatched in the office. Especially given that our team has recently gone through a lot of turbulence (people leaving etc). She has been a solid foundation for everyone and I love that she is someone I can rely on. It is a true joy to work with her. We could definitely use some TLC & R&D together - it has been quite a stressful few months!

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Sophie SUBMITTED BY CAITY | Collins Square

Having only worked together for the last six months, Soph and I have experienced a lot of change in a short amount of time. During these uncertain times – we have formed a close bond.

We operate so seamlessly together because of the level of trust that we have built. Sophie is my constant ray of sunshine at work! Even when we have stressful days, Soph is always there to pep me up, get nosh for lunch and go on coffee runs. Being in P&C, we are often so focused on making sure that everyone else is ok so it would be fabulous to be able to have some R&R time to take care of ourselves!

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Mikayla SUBMITTED BY JESSE | Collins Square

We were work besties from day one having worked with each other for two years in the same team & moving into different roles together.

We’re known at work to come as a package deal & are always together. We always share food when we go out & we always have each other’s back.

Frien ds 4 Eva

Matthew SUBMITTED BY CATHERINE | Parramatta Square

Matthew is a fantastic team mate who is always there for the Team and myself with help and guidance when needed. He also has the gift of the gab, is a fantastic wordsmith and meme sender. He has made my working life so much more enjoyable.

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Harley SUBMITTED BY ANABELLE | Parramatta Square

We always exchange our cultural experience.

I would take him to do Asian snack shopping and he would share with me Aussie slangs!

Frien ds 4 Eva

Thang SUBMITTED BY PAUL | Collins Square

Since 2005 we have followed each other from company to company and job to job. Thang always has the time to help out whoever is in need.

When my work vehicle was stolen he changed his schedule to be my chauffeur until I got my replacement car. He is also quick to pick up the coffee tab day after day.

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Tara SUBMITTED BY LEANNE | Collins Square

Tara and I job share because she works part-time.

We think alike and complement each other – like how dancing with a great partner makes you feel like a great dancer. Plus she is a kind, happy and congenial person!

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Daniel SUBMITTED BY KYLIE | Collins Square

I have known Dan for 30+ years – having worked with him previously. I recommended him for a position when I moved to Tabcorp 22 years ago.

We’re still good friends. His wife still sends me lunch to share with him.

Frien ds 4 Eva

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THANK YOU FOR SENDING THROUGH ALL OF YOUR WORK BESTIE NOMINATIONS. @COLLINS_SQUARE @PARRAMATTASQUARE