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I have been working in non-profit (mostly with access to affordable housing) for the past couple of years, recently I was offered a great opportunity as a coordinator in a gay organization (I’m gay by the way) but I’m afraid to take this job because I’m afraid of being discriminated in the future when applying to different jobs, in non-gay related organizations. What should I do?

2007-03-06 05:24:47 · 12 answers · asked by rickyhunter 4 in Society & Culture Cultures & Groups Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

12 answers

That is a great question. But if I were you I would consider this. Do you want to maybe work for an organization in the future that would think less of you, or consider not hiring you because you are gay. By putting that on your resume you may loose a job opportunity here and there. But consider what you would be loosing, and is it much of a loss after all. I am a straight man, but on my resume I put that I volunteer time at a gay political activity group. I am proud that I do and would not want to be associated with a company that looks down on anybody that does.
Good luck though. These are my thoughts and I am not the one looking at a life changing decision right now. I know it sounds trite, but look in your heart, and ask friends who are smarter then you what they think.
B

2007-03-06 05:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Bacchus 5 · 1 0

Honey, two quick questions !

1) You mentioned you are gay, however, are you PROUD ?
2) You mentioned you want to take this job however are afraid it may affect your future - because why ? because discrimination ? Discrimination is against the law (at least here in Canada).

Honey, I admire your courage to take on where you feel you are needed. Don't ever be afraid to move forward. This job will provide you with skills and knowledge for you to succeed. Should you choose to change your career path, well, employers (future employers) know what rules they must comply with. Shoudl they choose to break those rules, well hon, you are protected by law.

Don't ever turn back or jump back into your closet. Closets are for clothes and junk .. not for you to hide in.

BE PROUD - BE GAY - BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!

Good luck

bga

2007-03-06 13:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by bga 3 · 0 0

Take the job! Who cares about the places that will discriminate against you in the future. Why would you want to work there anyway? I guarantee this will not be as big of an issue as you are making it and besides do something good in this world and help the LGBT community. My only question though is should they be hiring someone that has such hang ups regarding this issue? Not sure I would hire you.

2007-03-06 13:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0 0

You do not have to be gay to work for a gay related organisation.
It won't matter. You could gain more skill that could benefit future jobs. coordinator is a job with responsibility, that would have lots of things future employers would look for

GO FOR IT

2007-03-06 13:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by steven m 7 · 0 0

I agree with most everyones answer, GO FOR IT. If you want to work for them, then who cares what others will or might think in the future. And if you apply to a company that will have objection to you being gay or working for a primarily gay company, then they werent worth working for in the first place.

2007-03-06 14:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by Robert W 2 · 0 0

I've heard this question from friends before, and I think the question you should ask yourself is:

If a company you eventually want to work for has a problem with you previously working for a gay organization, (or any particular organization you have had an attachment to), would you really want to work for that company anyway?

2007-03-06 13:31:28 · answer #6 · answered by RockC 2 · 1 0

Take the job. Anybody who would hire you in the future would see that your work history is good. Where you worked at won't have as much influence as the fact that you had a job and developed job experience.

2007-03-06 13:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by ron s 5 · 1 0

If the money is good, and the potential is there plus the opportunity to help other people...you would be a fool to pass it up. Sorry about being so blunt.

2007-03-06 16:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

What that will give you later on is a good idea of who to go with and who not to waste time with, nice and early in the application process, instead of when you're invested in the job. I say go for it!

2007-03-06 14:05:48 · answer #9 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0 0

If the new job is an advancement of your skills, I would say go for it.

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2007-03-06 13:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by Tegarst 7 · 0 0

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