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Came out to my boss...

Discussion in 'Coming Out Stories' started by someguy82, Jun 17, 2009.

  1. someguy82

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    Was telling my boss about my horrible week last week, and mentioned that I got dumped. She later during the conversation said of my ex, "What was she thinking?" I told her, "Well actually she's a he, I'm gay." She responded "Oh, I didn't know, Well what was he thinking?" I got a good chuckle out of that. She's a great lady.
     
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    Woo! Coming out to your boss is always hard... your job could be on the line! But, since I came out completely I always try to 'stick to my guns' and just do it. Luckily, I've only ever had great experiences with my bosses.

    Sorry about the dump, though!
     
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    Yeah, was never really my intent to do it, just sort of happened. I actually forget occasionally that I'm still not out to everyone even though I seem to think I am (I always answer honestly if asked).

    Eh, long distance relationships don't work, and honestly, I'm over him. We're still friends though, which is good.
     
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    Congrats!
     
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    Congratulations, I'm glad it went well for you, coming out to a boss can sometimes be quite difficult.
     
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    Congratulations for coming out to your boss :slight_smile:
     
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    Congratulations! :slight_smile:
     
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    * ditto!* Congrats!
     
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    Congrats!
     
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    Thanks, guys!
     
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    congrats for a great coming out :slight_smile:
     
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    That's great. Congrats!
     
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    Awesome for you!
     
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    cool boss! kudos!
     
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    I'm obvious so my managers didn't have a problem figuring it out :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    It's great you felt comfortable enough to do that, and even more cool that your boss didn't even miss a beat! That must have been a wonderful feeling.
     
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    thats great! i love accepting people!!! :slight_smile:
     
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    That's great! Congrats!