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MusicIsLife · 14th Dec 2008, 08:55 PM

So, I work at Chapters, its like the canadian equivalent of Barnes & Noble. Anyway, I found out today that a guy I work with is gay. I kind of assumed, but my gaydar is so bad i didnt dare ask. On top of that, theres also two more gay guys at my store, a manager and a friend of mine.

I find it kind of odd/funny that one store managed to have 4 in one go. I dunno, maybe its funny cause im really tired :P

To make this thread have some point, is there anyone you know at your job who is "out" that you know of?

Dazed · 14th Dec 2008, 08:58 PM

dont have a job..i quit because the lady i was forced to work with kept telling me gays will never marry and are going to hell. and the boss wouldnt need to work other hours >_<

but 4 seems alot for once place.

Bunny · 14th Dec 2008, 08:58 PM

I'm fifteen and don't have a job so this doesn't really apply to me, but I just wanna say that Chapters is awesome and you make the world a better place by working there. For serious.

starfish · 14th Dec 2008, 09:00 PM

There is one guy that others have told me is gay. However until he tells me himself I just consider it rumor.

Nixon · 14th Dec 2008, 09:19 PM

wish i had a job

george678 · 14th Dec 2008, 11:02 PM

Yes there are a lot more people who come out in workplaces because they are sure of there sexuallity.

summersforecast · 15th Dec 2008, 03:10 AM

Im pretty sure its because of which store it is. I mean what straight guy would wan't to work at Chapters?

**Meropspusillus** · 15th Dec 2008, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicIsLife

So, I work at Chapters, its like the canadian equivalent of Barnes & Noble. Anyway, I found out today that a guy I work with is gay. I kind of assumed, but my gaydar is so bad i didnt dare ask. On top of that, theres also two more gay guys at my store, a manager and a friend of mine.

I find it kind of odd/funny that one store managed to have 4 in one go. I dunno, maybe its funny cause im really tired :P

To make this thread have some point, is there anyone you know at your job who is "out" that you know of?

I worked in a small office for a lesbian couple. So I guess that was 3?

15th Dec 2008, 04:58 AM

I worked at Starbucks, there was one openly gay guy, a lesbian and I should've come out...o well

**EM68** · 15th Dec 2008, 05:05 AM

I worked at a place with an openly gay guy. He is married, lives in Massachusetts. I thought of coming out to him at some point. But I know I could not trust him to keep a secret.

crystaltriforce · 15th Dec 2008, 07:38 AM

right now i work at a rectory so.... no.

beckyg · 15th Dec 2008, 08:30 AM

My daughter works with lots of gay people at Old Navy.

Apocalypte · 15th Dec 2008, 09:19 AM

Unfortunately, pretty much anywhere I've ever worked I've been the only queer person. Same thing in college this year - I'm the only non-straight person in my class.

Psychedelic Bookmarks · 15th Dec 2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypte

Unfortunately, pretty much anywhere I've ever worked I've been the only queer person. Same thing in college this year - I'm the only non-straight person in my class.

Maybe that's what they want you to think...

starfish · 15th Dec 2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypte

Unfortunately, pretty much anywhere I've ever worked I've been the only queer person. Same thing in college this year - I'm the only non-straight person in my class.

So what you are saying is that you are the only gay in the village.

Kryz · 16th Dec 2008, 12:22 AM

I'm a lazy ass... so I don't have a job.

But 4 in a office, that's many gays out

Apocalypte · 16th Dec 2008, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starfish

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apocalypte

Unfortunately, pretty much anywhere I've ever worked I've been the only queer person. Same thing in college this year - I'm the only non-straight person in my class.

So what you are saying is that you are the only gay in the village.

Pretty much

(<3 Little Britain)

14th Dec 2008, 08:55 PM	#1
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Not even sure anymore. Something in between. Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Everyone on orientation 7 people on trans issue. Location: Montréal, QC Age: 23 Posts: 1,595 Join Date: Dec 2007	Wow, what are the odds :P So, I work at Chapters, its like the canadian equivalent of Barnes & Noble. Anyway, I found out today that a guy I work with is gay. I kind of assumed, but my gaydar is so bad i didnt dare ask. On top of that, theres also two more gay guys at my store, a manager and a friend of mine. I find it kind of odd/funny that one store managed to have 4 in one go. I dunno, maybe its funny cause im really tired :P To make this thread have some point, is there anyone you know at your job who is "out" that you know of?

14th Dec 2008, 08:58 PM	#2
Dazed Banned Gender: ladyfella Orientation: MaddyBensexual Out Status: out to all :] Location: Richmond VA Age: 24 Posts: 2,189 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Wow, what are the odds :P dont have a job..i quit because the lady i was forced to work with kept telling me gays will never marry and are going to hell. and the boss wouldnt need to work other hours >_< but 4 seems alot for once place.

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Bunny EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Boys <3 Out Status: if they would only ask Location: Canada~ Age: 18 Posts: 430 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Wow, what are the odds :P I'm fifteen and don't have a job so this doesn't really apply to me, but I just wanna say that Chapters is awesome and you make the world a better place by working there. For serious.

14th Dec 2008, 09:00 PM	#4
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Wow, what are the odds :P There is one guy that others have told me is gay. However until he tells me himself I just consider it rumor. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

14th Dec 2008, 09:19 PM	#5
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15th Dec 2008, 03:10 AM	#7
summersforecast EC Addict Full Member Gender: Carl Orientation: I like dudes and crazy chicks(mostly dudes) Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Johnson City Age: 18 Posts: 777 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Wow, what are the odds :P Im pretty sure its because of which store it is. I mean what straight guy would wan't to work at Chapters?

15th Dec 2008, 04:58 AM	#9
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15th Dec 2008, 05:05 AM	#10
EM68 Happily Married! :) EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out and about. Location: Stoughton, Massachusetts USA Age: 43 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: Wow, what are the odds :P I worked at a place with an openly gay guy. He is married, lives in Massachusetts. I thought of coming out to him at some point. But I know I could not trust him to keep a secret. __________________ I'm beautiful in my way, 'Cause God makes no mistakes I'm on the right track, baby I was Born This Way -Lady Gaga

15th Dec 2008, 07:38 AM	#11
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15th Dec 2008, 08:30 AM	#12
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	Re: Wow, what are the odds :P My daughter works with lots of gay people at Old Navy. __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

15th Dec 2008, 09:19 AM	#13
Apocalypte Ytse Jamming. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 27 Posts: 2,217 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Wow, what are the odds :P Unfortunately, pretty much anywhere I've ever worked I've been the only queer person. Same thing in college this year - I'm the only non-straight person in my class. __________________ "I like my beer cold...my TV loud...and my homosexuals flaming." - Homer Simpson

16th Dec 2008, 12:22 AM	#16
Kryz EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: 95% gay 4% lesbian 1% polyester. Out Status: 7 friends and my mum. Location: Mexico City Age: 23 Posts: 659 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Wow, what are the odds :P I'm a lazy ass... so I don't have a job. But 4 in a office, that's many gays out __________________ Nobody wants to be alone, everybody wants to love someone... ♪ Glitter and be gay... That's the part I play... ♫ It's SO not a choice. But if it were, I would choose to be gay.

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