{"id":28536,"date":"2023-01-02T11:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T11:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=28536"},"modified":"2023-01-03T10:22:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T10:22:21","slug":"affect-your-career-if-you-dont-hide-the-fact-that-youre-gay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/bs-business\/affect-your-career-if-you-dont-hide-the-fact-that-youre-gay\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can It Affect Your Career if You Don\u2019t Hide the Fact That You\u2019re Gay?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
Coming out in the workplace is something that every gay person has to weigh in their mind. In the past, people have been fired, discriminated against, or disqualified from positions because of their sexuality. It\u2019s hard for people to open themselves to that sort of prejudice. Even though we like to think that the modern-day is filled with understanding and compassionate people, that\u2019s not always the case. Keep in mind these different ways that your career could be impacted by coming out.<\/p>
When you reveal that you\u2019re gay to other people in your workplace, you could have a positive experience. Workplaces are becoming more visible with their support, taking part in Pride celebrations, and doing more to make their LGBT workers feel safe and recognized at work. Many gay men<\/a> have come out and said that they got a better reception than they thought possible for coming out as gay. Workplaces are trying to signal to others that they are better from a global standpoint, accepting all people regardless of race or sexuality. The company\u2019s training<\/a> will often focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, so you might just find that your business expects a little more from you. This can be a double-edged sword in that you\u2019ll be asked to talk about your experiences in the workplace, which can feel a little invasive. You may also find that you\u2019re asked to head up workplace projects revolving around LGBT inclusion and topics, but that can lead to promotions and recognition that will benefit your career.<\/p> Although you may find a company where you are welcomed for your unique insights into life, you may also find yourself at a disadvantage. Some businesses and entire industries are not as welcoming and accepting of gay people as they should be, and they reflect that in their hiring and promotions. You may get hired and then open up to a coworker and then find that you\u2019re no longer considered promotable within your company. You may think it is a coincidence, but discrimination is often hidden beneath several sleazy layers of supposed policy, seniority, and sudden changes to performance reviews. It\u2019s not unusual for businesses to back out of putting gay men in high visibility within their companies. That is just one of the many reasons that gay people and other members of the LGBT community tend to hide their sexuality. They know that companies have all but fired gay workers for not being good for the company\u2019s optics. So, what should you do in this situation? It\u2019s hard to say, but it\u2019s a choice every gay person needs to make.<\/p>You May Not Get All the Promotions You Desire<\/h2>
Company Policy Might Not Align with Your Coworkers<\/h2>