So I'm settling in on the new job, built a good rapport with my immediate coworkers. Four or so weeks into the job (two weeks ago or so) I figured it was time to paint my nails again, so I did. I wasn’t nervous, well, not much, anyway, as these were all people who had seen me before.
I showed up, turned on my computer as usual and went about my work. Gradually folks started noticing my red (what else?) nails. There were some funny looks, but nothing major. Reaction was mixed, but I think I overheard the argument that won the day in my favor when I heard someone say “...well, I don’t know because I’m a girl, but if he’s felling it...” can’t argue with that.
Since coming out, my work relationship with the other people in the firm hasn’t changed, although I’m not sure I’d want my boss to see me this way. Luckily, he works offsite.
Last week, I started wearing a bra to work. No underwire, just the plain empty bra. Earrings next.
On a side note, a girl coworker who was recently promoted is now sporting a boy's haircut. I know I shouldn’t take credit, but I like to think I helped.
