Would you continue to socialize with ex coworkers?

Hi I just need an opinion. I used to work at Wal-Mart. I worked there for 6 months. I worked there as a stocker. And I did not feel appreciated. However, I felt like I met some very nice coworker friends. I quit because my seizures were acting up. From the sress on the job. Along with being yelled at in front of everyone by the manager. Just because I could not get the items stocked fast enough.

That is when I decided that was my last day there. That is the past. But I befriended this woman. Whom we always used to talk on the phone and a lot when I worked at Wal-Mart. Everytime she calls me. She ask me questions if I regret quitting my job. Or, she will talk about the drama at my old job. Like which manager got fired. Or, which manager has felonys etc. And how they are thinking of letting my other ex coworker become a manager etc. It makes me feel out of place.

Also, she always ask if I have a new job yet. It makes me feel embarrassed with that question. Like will she repeat my business to old coworkers at my old work. So how should I handle this. Should I continue to associate with her. Or, let this ex coworker stay away. I just feel she is a bit of a gossip of my old job. As if their is nothing else for her to talk about.

2014-05-15T15:54:36Z

One more thing. I dont know if it is because she is a bit older or not. Maybe she is lonely. And seemed nice. But she only calls when she wants to call. It is very rare she calls. And when she does. Look out I gotta hear about the drama of Wal-Mart associates.

april ludgate2014-05-15T15:47:47Z

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In this case, no.
She's just a gossip and she doesn't understand how to keep her nose out of your business. She doesn't really seem like she's actually your friend if this is all she does.

Joycie2014-05-15T22:56:11Z

Really, friends have important parts of their lives in common. If the common denominator in this woman's case was your job at Walmart, what is your connection now? As far as ex co-workers go, unless you had major things in common, ties weaken and then break. This is the time to make new friendships or strengthen meaningful old ones. You will feel more at ease this way. To your update: If you have caller ID, use it to your advantage.

Tapestry62014-05-15T22:48:44Z

Its really up to you, she is keeping you up on people you used to know.
If you do not want to hear about it then stop answering the phone when she calls.