Yesterday I went on a second interview yesterday and I came out to my new boss. We were talking about the position (an insurance broker) and the man interviewing me asked if I was married and if I had kids. I told him that I'm married with no kids. Then he asked if my wife was supportive of me with this position. Without blinking I said my husband was real supportive. He said ok that is great. It did not phase him at all. We continued the conversation and about 10 minutes later he told me I would be a great fit for the position and offered me the job. I did the paper work one of the forms was my contact information, I listed my husband as a contact. I will get the formal letter next week once they do a credit and background check. But its a mere formality. I planned to be open at my new job but I didn't think it was going to happen so soon. I felt that I would be honest upfront. It would have been awkward if I agreed with him when he said 'your wife' then have to correct this down the line. I am so happy now. I can not wait to start!
Congrations on coming out to your boss! (!) Word. I completely agree with you. This is why my coming out list is as follows: 1. Best friend. 2. Immediate family. 3. Boss. I'm at a point in my life where I want people I'm in contact with to know where I stand, for better or worse. They can label me whatever they want, and I'll dress/date however I want. If you have a problem with it, let's deal with it and get it done. If someone is blatantly homophobic, I want to know right off. Because I don't want people like that in authority over me. If my boss had reacted in a homophobic manner when I came out to him, I'm not sure what I would have done. Luckily, my boss is awesome. :icon_wink
Congrats, you have alot of guts and best wishes for the new job. I could not do it at my present job as its so much of an male dominated environment.
That's wonderful ! I'm so happy for you Ed and I hope you're going to be much happier in your new job than you were on the previous one (*hug*) Congratulations on getting the job and coming out to your new boss. Take care (*hug*) Cécile
