And there's another one...

[eggwards]

Well, yet another happy hour for the co-workers. This one was for a happy occasion, as two members of my team were engaged last weekend - strangely to other people who work at the company. The whole company is just a matchmaking vortex.

Tomorrow is the big happy hour. It's the "well, it's time to say goodbye" party as we send off all of our former co-workers. That should involve a great deal of drinking.

Back to tonight. Another two of my team members know know their boss is gay. It's not a big deal at work, there are many other gay people at work, still, I've managed to fly under the radar. It's not that I was trying to hide, I'd answer if asked, but I didn't work to make it an issue. (I will admit that I was worried about saying anything my first year there, but I learned that the corporate culture is pretty favorable) The rumor had gotten out awhile back, so I was just confirming what one guy had heard. The other girl was surprised, but cool. I'm interested to see how the guy takes it - he seemed like he was trying to hard to be cool about it. I think it's just a soaking in period for him. The whole thing came up when the discussion turned to marrage, and I explined that I don't think that will happen for me (and that it isn't legal in Texas right now).

Out at work...good or not?

Comments

[darke.livejournal.com]

Good. /nods

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I think part of why I was holding back was to distance myself from the flighty-twink crowd that inhabits the office. I know what is said about them, and I'd prefer not to be lumped in. I do believe now that my actions have taken that perception away.

Good Job

[(Anonymous)]

Congrats on being open at work. I think if you know it won't affect your work environment then being out takes away the need to lie and/or cover up your personal life( making it a MUCH less stressful work situation) Hope things continue to remain goood in your work relationships....Quick question, So what's up with your ipod battery dying? Please explain(my ipod's charge doesn't seem to last the stated 10hrs)

Lee

Re: Good Job

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the encouragement. If my personal life was more exciting (which I hope it's becoming) then yes, it would be a bigger problem to cover it up. I'm feeling pretty good about it, much like I did when I came out to my frat, and got to stop trying to make up strange excuses.

As for the 'Pod, I dropped by the Apple store here in Houston which is a scant 5 miles away. They told me that a part of the problem may stem from my trying to recharge it while the computer was sleeping. Apparently that's a big no-no. The power distribution doesn't work right. I'm charging it right now, and I will be taking it with me to ren-fest tomorrow so I can let the battery run and look at the cute guys (woof!). I still don't think that the 'Pod could make it for the promised 10 hours anymore. It would be nice if you could chage out the battery, like a cell phone.

[treesatoast.livejournal.com]

Just stumbled upon your journal randomly...

Congrats on being out at work, I think it's a great decision, but definitely a hard one. I personally haven't come out to my parents yet and living in a very small town I can't afford to come out at work until I come out to them. But I do eventually want to, I think it makes life a lot easier...

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

It's funny, but I'm not out to my parents, either. I just haven't gotten brave enough to do it yet (an I'm a bit older than you). I feel that it's coming soon - and I bet my Father has already figured it out. It's one of those things that I just haven't gotten around to conveniently "mention" in my LJ.

I've got a couple of things going for me at work. I've been there for almost four years, and have worked my way into management, and the office is rather gay friendly. It makes it a lot easier. I've just gotten to the point where trying to cover up wasn't worth it - and just silly when many others were out.

I grew up in a small suburb town - no one's supposed to be gay there, because it's a perfect world, right? I would definitely be much more wary about being out in that small community, and I understand that you fear it would get back to your parents.

Take your time. (though waiting till your 35 might be a bit extreme - but you have gotten a lot farther in knowing who you are than I was at your age) Make sure that you are secure enough with yourself before you make the jump!