Former Apprentice reality television personality, Sanjay Sood-Smith, shared an interesting opinion in Attitude Magazine. Sanjay discusses in his opinion piece why being out at work can transform your life and career (and has for him).
I first came out at work in the late 1990s shortly before I met Sergio and it is hard for me to imagine what my career and life (which at times have been incredibly entwined) would be like if I was unable or fearful of being out at work.
I realize that the ability to feel comfortable being out in your workplace and not having to worry about reprisals or being held back from promotion can depend on where you live and perhaps the kind of work you do, but that isn’t always the case. I know a few people in my office who have made a conscious decision to remain in the closet. Are you out at work? Do you also know people in your place of work who have decided to remain in the closet?
BosGuy 
Great piece. Hello, new friend! Met you last night at the Pride Guide party at the Westin. Tom, again. Thank you for being so inclusive and friendly last night; you, Sergio, Fernando.
Let’s stay in touch
Tom
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Hi Tom, nice meeting you too. Your comment didn’t include your contact information. Feel free to ping me via my email bosguymail@gmail.com
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I’ve been out at work since the late 90s too, and have never felt that this decision has cost me promotions or respect. I never made a big production out of it; I simply spoke honestly and casually about what I did over the weekend, etc, just like my colleagues did, and didn’t act as if my colleagues should think it was a big deal. In other words, I behaved as if it was normal so they did too.
I had one gay colleague who was not out at work. He never shared with others how he spent his free time, etc and I think at least some colleagues suspected he was gay and wondered why he was closed and distant with everyone.
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As a psychologist I can affirm that it is more difficult to NOT come out/be out. Embracing oneself is a path to emotional, spiritual and social freedom.
If you are not ready to jump the broom at work, understood and no pressure. Just take your time and put one toe at a time into the ocean of life. You control all aspects of your life. You’ll do what is necessary for you.
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