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I just came out as GC at work, to the big boss and I feel a bit sick

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JustcameoutGC · 15/04/2021 12:34

I have NCed for this. I have just outed myself as GC in work to the big boss (and some others cced in).

I was asked to sign off on something that I just couldn't and I said so, and explained why.

I literally feel sick. Like I have put a big fat GC target on my back. My org is totally woke. I wonder how many times my response has been forwarded already.

OP posts:
HavelockVetinari · 15/04/2021 12:54

Well done. I did similar last year, thought it would go down horribly but turns out the director and the rest of the team agree that biology is not bigotry.

Wineat5isfine · 15/04/2021 12:53

Apologies for my ignorance, but what is GC?

transbadger · 15/04/2021 12:52

Well done OP SmileEaster Smile

MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously · 15/04/2021 12:51

Well done. You really have been very brave because it's not easy to stand out and not toe the party line. But it's important - we all have our own line in the sand and our self respect matters x

HermioneWeasley · 15/04/2021 12:51

Well done, that takes courage. Sounds like it’s gone well

Immunetypegoblin · 15/04/2021 12:51

Well done OP - others might speak up now too.

Shizuku · 15/04/2021 12:50

When you say "GC", was it based on criticism of gender stereotypes? Or was it something to do with trans people? If it's the former, I'm sure you'll be fine. If it's the latter, you may lose your job.

MsFogi · 15/04/2021 12:50

Well done OP, and thank you.

Original poster
JustcameoutGC · 15/04/2021 12:49

Response from big boss, Thanks good points (I suspect he may not totally understand that there is a Pandoras box lurking here)
Another colleague who in think understands the context totally supportive.

Silence from the ones I suspect will be in the other camp. One of them is a friend.

OP posts:
aliasundercover · 15/04/2021 12:48

Well done. I hope I’d be as brave.

Please keep us updated on what happens.

sanluca · 15/04/2021 12:47

What is it with companies nowadays that they feel compelled to control their employees? You get a service from me and in return you pay me a salary. You do not own me

Good on you, OP! I came out GC years ago, everyone knows and never heard anyone disagree to date.

malloo · 15/04/2021 12:47

You've done the right thing, guaranteed there are others who agree with you who might now have the confidence to speak up.

FidgetWonkham · 15/04/2021 12:47

And what does GC mean?
Sorry for my ignorance!

FidgetWonkham · 15/04/2021 12:46

Why does that stop you signing something off?

Chrysanthemum5 · 15/04/2021 12:46

I have spoken up at work, even though I know it risks my job, because every time I do I get women coming up to me afterwards and thanking me. I'm more senior and they just don't feel able to openly talk about these issues.

Leafstamp · 15/04/2021 12:45

Well done OP, I’m sure whatever it was, many of us here would have done the same.

I hope you are treated with respect and understanding following this.

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HeeeeeyBogie · 15/04/2021 12:42

Thank you on behalf of bottom rung employees for speaking up. I hope it goes well.

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TheTamingOfTheresa · 15/04/2021 12:41

Good for you

Biscuitsanddoombar · 15/04/2021 12:40

Handhold - you’ve done the right thing but I completely understand your fear xx

I hope you get a reply soon - the waiting is hardest

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