Month: October 2011

19 Ways to Come Out at Work

Haig Chahinian

Logo_ncod_lgNational Coming Out Day (NCOD) on October 11th is not only for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. You, too, can participate by coming out in one or more ways.

Since we spend so much time at work, let’s look at the myriad ways you can come out to your coworkers on this auspicious day:

      1. As a non-drinker
      2. With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
      3. As HIV+
      4. As pregnant, as LGBT (duh), or with a PhD
      5. As alcoholic
      6. With two jobs
      7. With depression, also
      8. With Lyme Disease
      9. With dyslexia, also
      10. As losing your eyesight
      11. As a woman
      12. As an immigrant
      13. As gluten-free, a parent, AND a Stephen Sondheim fan
      14. As a pessimist
      15. As bereaved
      16. With Graves’ Disease
      17. As undocumented
      18. As atheist
      19. As the child within

Don’t let queer folks have all the fun. A whole day’s been devoted to coming out, so speak up and engage with whatever you’re holding back from your colleagues.

Then be ready to celebrate.

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