I'm a Survivor
Phew! I survived my first fortnight at The Job. Without wanting to jinx the situation, I'm feeling pretty comfortable with the way things are panning out. At least I don't feel like I want to slash my wrists and resign, unlike the last time I was an employee where I knew before the end of my first week that I wasn't going to last longer than a few months. I'm taking that as a good sign.
Of the 22 people in the Melbourne office, the majority are roughly the same age as myself. Even the Vice President (I love how North American companies use titles like that) of the Asia Pacific region would only be in his late thirties or very early forties. In fact, he took me out for lunch yesterday and instead of an intense conversation about the company and my role within it, instead he just wanted to drink beer and get to know me. Who am I to turn down a drink?
And, given that The Job is with a company involved in finance and therefore a very 'blokey' environment, I was relieved to find that one of the guys on my team is.....well, on my team. The thing about starting a new job, or even just meeting new people is the whole 'coming out' thing. It sounds ridiculous, but us homos spend our whole lives 'coming out'. Hmmm, maybe I should start acting all flamboyant and stuff so that there's never any question. Anywho, it's nice to have a sister in the office. He's a nice guy too, I can see us having little gossip sessions about people's shoes and stuff..........
Of the 22 people in the Melbourne office, the majority are roughly the same age as myself. Even the Vice President (I love how North American companies use titles like that) of the Asia Pacific region would only be in his late thirties or very early forties. In fact, he took me out for lunch yesterday and instead of an intense conversation about the company and my role within it, instead he just wanted to drink beer and get to know me. Who am I to turn down a drink?
And, given that The Job is with a company involved in finance and therefore a very 'blokey' environment, I was relieved to find that one of the guys on my team is.....well, on my team. The thing about starting a new job, or even just meeting new people is the whole 'coming out' thing. It sounds ridiculous, but us homos spend our whole lives 'coming out'. Hmmm, maybe I should start acting all flamboyant and stuff so that there's never any question. Anywho, it's nice to have a sister in the office. He's a nice guy too, I can see us having little gossip sessions about people's shoes and stuff..........
posted by Evol Kween at 1:50 PM
5 Comments:
Cool. Glad it's working out. Yeah, shoe gossip is definitely a good way to pass time...
That's so cool. I am happy that you're having a nice time in your new job. I so agree about the 'coming out' thing especially in a new job or place.
Great to see the first week went well. I reckon that if you can get through the first week and still have a reasonably good feeling about it, then it cant be all that bad (especially if you happen to also find a good gossip buddy).
It seems you have to work in hairdressing or interior design to avoid the task of coming out in the workplace.
Interesting that the doctor who dealt with my melanoma recently instructed me to get my wife to inspect my back periodically for changes to any markings on my back. I was tempted to say that I would spare my wife the trouble by getting my boyfriend to do it instead whenever he stays over but I resisted the temptation.
Hey, I'll do a post about that!
You know, men I work with get the "are you gay" question all the time, and that is only because they chose to become a nurse.
It is great you are going okay at the new place. More excellent that you have someone who you can chat to about cool things as well:)
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