One of the benefits of friendship with the boss even if colleagues are unhappy with the good relations between you, they still try to keep their opinions to themselves, especially if the head of the quick-tempered and may dismiss unpleasant for him to talk and rumors. In addition, the friendship with the head can be a cause for respect. But, unfortunately, in the same situation, there are downsides. Firstly, colleagues can begin to envy you and try to quietly put a spoke in the wheel. Secondly, some of them may start to attack you asking them to put in a word in front of the boss, which is very unpleasant.
Even if the friendship with the head really like you and him, and communication and collaboration bring pleasure, sooner or later it would end. Close people sensitive to the actions and words of each other. For the time being the favorite employee can forgive even serious mistakes, but if you still come a time when for one reason or another friendly relationship ends, it is likely to have to go on the dismissal. That's why the best option - friendship with the head, which is combined with the ability to separate personal and business, as well as to keep their relationship a secret.