New Boss at Work

Music: See You On The Other Side / BT
Mood: Tired

So, we have a new boss at work. She's Hispanic, probably in her late 40s or so, heavy set, and probably around 5'5". She looks (and smells) very manly. Not that I have any problems with that. But I will say that she had a pretty *mean* look on her face one of the first times I saw her, so the scaredy cat me became intimidated. Though, the more I've talked to her, the more cool she seems and I'm beginning to really like her.

Lately though, members of my team are starting to remind me of why I hate the human race at times. They'll ask me my thoughts of her, as if they care, only to turn around and say, "Well, it's just so weird she's so open about being gay. I don't agree with it and it makes me feel strange. I just want to say 'Uhh' when she says anything about it." Well OH MY GOD. It's not like she asked anyone to be gay along with her... Frankly, I think it was smart of her to tell us upfront; it puts an immediate stop to the "gossip" that would undoubtedly occur if she hid that fact. In my mind, it adds a more genuine honest quality to her. I am definitely not gay, but really, whether or not you agree with homosexuality, that is the way she is... take it or leave it. It's so aggravating to see them whisper at each other like a bunch of high school kids. I want to tell them to shut up; she's the boss now so just DEAL! It's so frustrating to me when people are so close-minded. What's so funny is, we of all people should be accepting of diversity - we are a GLOBAL company for God sake!


I grew up in a VERY Conservative household. One thing my parents instilled in me was the ability to always love and accept everyone, no matter their differences. Heck, my parents are an interracial couple and I am a byproduct, as such. I guess it just really hit home after discussing this stuff with my team. It's like, when a person is any kind of different, they are subject to persecution... I don't know why, but it reminded me of being in 6th grade. I was picked on because I was different from the other blonde's and I didn't have cowboy parents. Now I feel like I'm having to defend her and I shouldn't.

Going back to my Conservative household, marriage was always assumed to be between a man and a woman. It was something I never really questioned. But I figure, if people love each other, then, why stop them from being happy? Who are we to stop them from spending their lives with the people that make them the most complete? Anyway, my point wasn't to start a political debate. I'm just annoyed with my coworkers not giving her a chance because she's different from them. Maybe I'll just use this as my opportunity to get to know her well. Maybe she can be the springboard I need to launch myself more fully into my HR career.

Well, better get to bed.