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Title: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Jake25 on June 19, 2015, 10:33:32 PM
Post by: Jake25 on June 19, 2015, 10:33:32 PM
Do you believe that there is such a thing as gay professions? Name the professions of all the gay and even trans people you know including your own profession.
I don't know any gay hairdressers, or interior decorators, but have seen many gays in social work and couseling.
Retail store-male
Janitor-male
Store self stocker-male
High school teacher-male
CNA-male
News Reporter-Female
Library Assistant-Male
My theory is that we're just like everyone else as far as jobs.
I don't know any gay hairdressers, or interior decorators, but have seen many gays in social work and couseling.
Retail store-male
Janitor-male
Store self stocker-male
High school teacher-male
CNA-male
News Reporter-Female
Library Assistant-Male
My theory is that we're just like everyone else as far as jobs.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Dee Marshall on June 20, 2015, 06:45:37 AM
Post by: Dee Marshall on June 20, 2015, 06:45:37 AM
We tend to be more often involved in unemployment. :wry grin:
I was in mental health for many years, before that, software development.
I was in mental health for many years, before that, software development.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: davexalex on June 20, 2015, 08:08:07 AM
Post by: davexalex on June 20, 2015, 08:08:07 AM
I'm an engineer actually, but the people at my job doesnt know Im trans and they still see me as a girl, so for now I'm keeping it that way because i fear they'll fire me if i say it
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Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Tossu-sama on June 20, 2015, 08:35:24 AM
Post by: Tossu-sama on June 20, 2015, 08:35:24 AM
I got a degree from surface treatment, in other words I'm a painter but as of now I'm unemployed. I know just the way I look doesn't really up my "value" in the market if I tried to find painting job.
I'm currently looking to change profession to customer service and retail.
I'm currently looking to change profession to customer service and retail.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: teddybear_zach on June 20, 2015, 10:17:21 AM
Post by: teddybear_zach on June 20, 2015, 10:17:21 AM
I work in customer service and it doesnt know gender or orientation.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 12:03:26 PM
Post by: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 12:03:26 PM
Quote from: teddybear_zach on June 20, 2015, 10:17:21 AM
I work in customer service and it doesnt know gender or orientation.
What do you mean by that? Do they not care at your work that you're trans or not notice?
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Tessa James on June 21, 2015, 12:16:25 PM
Post by: Tessa James on June 21, 2015, 12:16:25 PM
Can I please offer you a friendly suggestion? We are people first, I am not a gay friend or in a gay profession but your friend who is gay and your nurse who happens to be gay. Not to get all politically correct, but some people find it offensive to have gay, trans or any label as the first descriptor we hear.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: teddybear_zach on June 21, 2015, 01:04:15 PM
Post by: teddybear_zach on June 21, 2015, 01:04:15 PM
Quote from: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 12:03:26 PMNo they don't care. And as the last poster said some people find it offensive to be known exclusively by a label. I'm a man. I'm not called a transman at work, I am a man to them. And as long as I do my job and do it well I remain employed.
What do you mean by that? Do they not care at your work that you're trans or not notice?
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Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: teddybear_zach on June 21, 2015, 01:04:44 PM
Post by: teddybear_zach on June 21, 2015, 01:04:44 PM
Quote from: Tessa James on June 21, 2015, 12:16:25 PMI love this so much.
Can I please offer you a friendly suggestion? We are people first, I am not a gay friend or in a gay profession but your friend who is gay and your nurse who happens to be gay. Not to get all politically correct, but some people find it offensive to have gay, trans or any label as the first descriptor we hear.
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Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 04:08:12 PM
Post by: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 04:08:12 PM
Quote from: Tessa James on June 21, 2015, 12:16:25 PM
Can I please offer you a friendly suggestion? We are people first, I am not a gay friend or in a gay profession but your friend who is gay and your nurse who happens to be gay. Not to get all politically correct, but some people find it offensive to have gay, trans or any label as the first descriptor we hear.
I apologize if that offends you, Ma'm. I've never been a tactful person, and never pay much attention to the wording other people use either. I just like to read demographics which may or may not be real ones. I wanted to see what these people themselves thought.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: marsh monster on June 21, 2015, 04:59:37 PM
Post by: marsh monster on June 21, 2015, 04:59:37 PM
the priesthood?
politician?
I don't know really. I know that where I work, it doesn't matter if I'm trans and they are aware of it, but I transitioned before ever working there.
politician?
I don't know really. I know that where I work, it doesn't matter if I'm trans and they are aware of it, but I transitioned before ever working there.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 05:09:31 PM
Post by: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 05:09:31 PM
Quote from: marsh monster on June 21, 2015, 04:59:37 PM
the priesthood?
politician?
I don't know really. I know that where I work, it doesn't matter if I'm trans and they are aware of it, but I transitioned before ever working there.
Priesthood is a terrible example...we don't want to be associated with a bunch of pedos.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: kelly_aus on June 21, 2015, 05:14:50 PM
Post by: kelly_aus on June 21, 2015, 05:14:50 PM
About the only profession I can think of that is likely to be exclusively gay is a gay male sex worker. And even then, my personal experiences tell me that's not always the case..
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: LordKAT on June 21, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Post by: LordKAT on June 21, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Not all priests are pedophiles and should not be referenced as such.
NO such thing as a 'gay' profession.
Who is we? Be careful of speaking for others.
NO such thing as a 'gay' profession.
Quotewe don't want to be associated
Who is we? Be careful of speaking for others.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: marsh monster on June 21, 2015, 05:20:13 PM
Post by: marsh monster on June 21, 2015, 05:20:13 PM
I was just joking with those professions.
As someone else said, there's really not any particular gay profession. There are gays in all walks of life and in all professions these days, even the military.
As someone else said, there's really not any particular gay profession. There are gays in all walks of life and in all professions these days, even the military.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 05:22:24 PM
Post by: Jake25 on June 21, 2015, 05:22:24 PM
Quote from: LordKAT on June 21, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
Not all priests are pedophiles and should not be referenced as such.
NO such thing as a 'gay' profession.
Who is we? Be careful of speaking for others.
I meant the pedophile ones.
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Carrie Liz on June 21, 2015, 05:29:10 PM
Post by: Carrie Liz on June 21, 2015, 05:29:10 PM
Trans friends:
-Poker Dealer (me)
-Cashier (woman)
-Retail (woman)
-Fast Food Manager (woman)
-Fast Food Worker (woman)
-Retail Manager (woman)
-Technical Support (man)
-Software Programmer (woman)
-Software Programmer (woman)
-Software Programmer (woman)
-Shipping (woman)
-Security Guard / Retired Ex-Military (woman)
-Steel Mill Worker (woman)
-Waitress / Performer (woman)
-Retired Ex-Military (woman)
-Unemployed / Disability (woman)
-Unemployed / Disability (woman)
-Unemployed (woman)
-Nursing Home Assistant (woman)
-Activist (woman)
-College Student (woman)
Gay/Lesbian Friends:
-Retail (man)
-Retail Manager (man)
-Retail Manager (man)
-Military (man)
-Retail (woman)
-Stay-at-Home Mom (woman)
-Casino Manager (man)
-Sales Representative (woman)
-Retail Manager (man)
-Poker Dealer (me)
-Cashier (woman)
-Retail (woman)
-Fast Food Manager (woman)
-Fast Food Worker (woman)
-Retail Manager (woman)
-Technical Support (man)
-Software Programmer (woman)
-Software Programmer (woman)
-Software Programmer (woman)
-Shipping (woman)
-Security Guard / Retired Ex-Military (woman)
-Steel Mill Worker (woman)
-Waitress / Performer (woman)
-Retired Ex-Military (woman)
-Unemployed / Disability (woman)
-Unemployed / Disability (woman)
-Unemployed (woman)
-Nursing Home Assistant (woman)
-Activist (woman)
-College Student (woman)
Gay/Lesbian Friends:
-Retail (man)
-Retail Manager (man)
-Retail Manager (man)
-Military (man)
-Retail (woman)
-Stay-at-Home Mom (woman)
-Casino Manager (man)
-Sales Representative (woman)
-Retail Manager (man)
Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: teddybear_zach on June 21, 2015, 06:50:53 PM
Post by: teddybear_zach on June 21, 2015, 06:50:53 PM
Isn't this a bit of a discrimination, professions strictly for gays or trans?
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Title: Re: Is there such a thing as gay professions?
Post by: Cindy on June 21, 2015, 06:57:12 PM
Post by: Cindy on June 21, 2015, 06:57:12 PM
I am locking this topic as it is offensive and discriminatory.
Human beings are human beings regardless of their race, creed, sexuality or gender.
To suggest that any group in society should be excluded from or restricted to any profession is wrong.
I realise that this was not the intent of the op, but the way the thread has developed is not welcome on this site.
Human beings are human beings regardless of their race, creed, sexuality or gender.
To suggest that any group in society should be excluded from or restricted to any profession is wrong.
I realise that this was not the intent of the op, but the way the thread has developed is not welcome on this site.