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on 3/13/11 at 6:19pm
Let's talk about important issues.
I'm starting in the fall and would love to hear from those already in the industry.






I know you're interested in
I know you're interested in consulting, but someone from the LGBT community posted a relevant thread about banking if interested.
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/are-ear-pier...
One of my senior managers is
One of my senior managers is a T. Hasn't stopped her from ascending the ranks quickly.
One of our managers is pretty
One of our managers is pretty flaming. He even introduced his bf to some coworkers. Moving up just like anyone else.
Nobody really cares anymore -
Nobody really cares anymore - smart, competent people are very hard to find as it is and being a bigot is simply too expensive. Perform, don't make an issue out of it - be yourself just don't be obnoxious (there are still some people around who might react the wrong way) but in the end no need to hide either - we had an MD bring his bf around, was interesting for about 20 sec, then everyone moved on to more relevant topics like Charlie Sheen
Why are you getting SBs for
Why are you getting SBs for this topic
At least in BB's, no one
At least in BB's, no one gives a crap. Don't be flaming and you are good for the most part. Most people have no problem with gay people, they have a problem with overly camp guys whining and acting like chicks. This applies to some straight guys as well.
Sweet, so I'm hearing: -You
Sweet, so I'm hearing:
-You can even be a tranny and still get promoted (ivoteforthatguy)
-You can be Oscar Wilde and still get promoted, so long as you perform (abacab)
-The world is largely over this shit, just do your job well, this is a meritocracy after all (ilovenyguy)
[Great news]
as well as
At least in BB's, no one gives a crap. Don't be flaming and you are good for the most part. Most people have no problem with gay people, they have a problem with overly camp guys whining and acting like chicks. This applies to some straight guys as well.
-I'm okay with you being gay so long as you look, sound, and act like straight people so that no one would ever think of accusing you of the sin of homosexuality
Can any readers attest personally to their experiences regarding coming out at the office, working within their LGBT networking groups, or handling the subtle homophobias that leak out from time to time?
Thanks!
Actually remind me of a funny
Actually remind me of a funny story around LGBT. We had this office event couple of years ago where all the interest groups were introduced. Just generic who we are, what we do, etc. LGBT group came up, they talked, then people clapped (which was not the case with others). It seemed like people were so shell shocked, at least the guy introducing (Indian descent), that he forgot to introduce the next group up, African-American.
persimmon wrote: Sweet, so
Sweet, so I'm hearing:
-You can even be a tranny and still get promoted (ivoteforthatguy)
-You can be Oscar Wilde and still get promoted, so long as you perform (abacab)
-The world is largely over this shit, just do your job well, this is a meritocracy after all (ilovenyguy)
[Great news]
as well as
At least in BB's, no one gives a crap. Don't be flaming and you are good for the most part. Most people have no problem with gay people, they have a problem with overly camp guys whining and acting like chicks. This applies to some straight guys as well.
-I'm okay with you being gay so long as you look, sound, and act like straight people so that no one would ever think of accusing you of the sin of homosexuality
Can any readers attest personally to their experiences regarding coming out at the office, working within their LGBT networking groups, or handling the subtle homophobias that leak out from time to time?
Thanks!
I should clarify, I may have come across as a bit harsh. Most people I know (including most gay guys) find overly camp gay guys (and straight men for that matter) insufferably annoying. It has very little to do with sexuality. I have no problem with homosexuality, but if you are mincing through the office you are definitely going to have a harder time at least from a social stand point.
You also should remember that these firms are corporations, people are smart enough to understand that if they said anything to you the impending law suits would cost a hell of allot more than any amount of revenue one person could bring in. I really would not worry about it too much.
mincing is such a good word.
mincing is such a good word.
Overly campy gay guys are
Overly campy gay guys are sort of the same as valley girls (think legally blond). It's not that anyone cares what your sexuality is so long as your personality isn't distracting.
I've done IBD and consulting.
I've done IBD and consulting. These are conformity-based industries. Being different does not win you points, but acting different surely will cost you plenty. It's hetero WASP male cultures - the more you conform, the better. I'm not saying that it's right, but that's the way it is.
It sounds like this has been
It sounds like this has been pretty well-treated, but nobody gives a fuck as long as you fit in. If you bring your boyfriend to the office Christmas party, as long as he's not some weirdo hispter you won't get any raised eyebrows.
One of those lights, slightly brighter than the rest, will be my wingtip passing over.
monkeysama wrote: Overly
Overly campy gay guys are sort of the same as valley girls (think legally blond). It's not that anyone cares what your sexuality is so long as your personality isn't distracting.
haha, this is true
Can anyone comment on less
Can anyone comment on less lawsuit-worthy instances of discrimination? Such as out and obvious gay associates being promoted less frequently / not sponsored for MBA?
persimmon wrote: Can anyone
awm55 wrote: This could
persimmon wrote: awm55
If you look at the acceptance
monkeysama wrote: Until then
One of those lights, slightly brighter than the rest, will be my wingtip passing over.
persimmon wrote: People don't
You're too defensive.
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persimmon wrote: Also, people
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