Coming Out at Work
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by Susan Bryant
You've come out to yourself, your family and your friends, but have you come out at work? The freedom of being yourself from 9 to 5 can be rewarding -- and a little frightening.
In or Out?
"My fears about coming out at work ranged from being very serious, like losing my job, to the not-so-serious but bothersome, like hearing rude jokes or comments regarding homosexuality." - Mary Risher, 31
The biggest concern people have about coming out at work is losing their job. And this fear is legitimate. Coming out at work could open the door to blatant hostility, termination or being passed over for promotions.
