#coworkers to avoid

[laughingcatwrites]

As a reminder that good exists out there, a coworker recently confessed to me that he found out his child is questioning their identity (kid's gender redacted for this post). The kid is keeping it from him, so he can't say anything to them or show that he knows, but he's doing his best to get mentally prepared and educated so that he'll be ready whenever his kid does feel comfortable enough come to him.

For context, this guy is a big, bulky middle aged dude who loves sports and typical outdoor "manly" activities. As his coworker and friend, I know he's a kind and sweet teddy bear of a person, but his kid probably views him as a stern, authoritarian figure, the way most teenagers view their parents. His family lives in a conservative area, so I'm sure between that, their dad's looks and interests, and the fact that their dad is a Figure of Authority, the kid is worried that they won't be accepted.

But you know what? When he found out about his kid, the first thing he did was reach out to his closest queer friend and ask for resources for parents of questioning children. His biggest fears are that his kid will be bullied or discriminated against and won't feel comfortable enough to be themself. His second action was to find himself a mentor in another parent who went the same situation (kid coming out in a conservative town). The other person is preparing him for some of the struggles his kid may face and the fights he may need to take on as a parent to make sure his kid is safe and treated well.

Something I want to emphasize for people focused on language as the primary method of allyship is that when we spoke, he used some outdated terms and thoughts about gender and sexuality. That does not make him bad. These were the terms and thinking used about questioning teenagers when he was growing up and he never needed to learn more current ones. But now that he does have that need, he's throwing himself in head first because that's his kid and he's darn well going to make sure that his kid feels welcomed and has a safe place to be themselves even if they never come out to him.

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[cubbihue]

Does Mr. Turner like rubbing his “son’s” successful career in Dinkleberg’s face??

He does! He brags about Timmy's success to every person within the neighborhood's vicinity. Mr. Turner loves how successful his son is! It really secures his reputation at the neighborhood HOA meetings they host at their house.

Timmy's worked very hard to gain more successes than failures. The more successful he is, the greater his family's social standing!! And the less he gets to overhear his dad ranting to the neighborhood about his failures.

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[glfry]

Can we agree that the "Thats two things" line from Mike was autistic as shit

[teratodentata]

Senshi <:

[andromeddog]

drawing cats :3c

[pratchettquotes]

"You know I've always wanted a paperless office--"

"Yes, Archchancellor, that's why you hide it all in cupboards and throw it out of the window at night."

"Clean desk, clean mind," said the Archchancellor.

Terry Pratchett, The Truth

[bigfatbreak]

this is a psa: dont call your chronically ill coworker fuckin terminal all its gonna do is make me want to bite you

[cctinsleybaxter]

Coworker texted to thank me for something just as I was texting this to a friend. near catastrophic reply mix-up.

[atti-rambles]

i can't BELIEVE dungeon meshi is making me think about a divorced man... what fiction does to a lesbian with father issues... i need to go to a bar with that guy, i NEED to call his ass old as hell okay

he is the older coworker like 2 times older than me i bitch about customers with okay. i literally thrive in those relationships. i NEED to get advice from him while i slowly decrypt his vague mentions of his live.

[reamed]

I will put effort into the things I love even if no one cares about them

[moeblob]

I think it's only fair to draw my son in MoeMerch at least once.

[kvroii]

[Pokémon Trainer Marun doodle]

Marun's main partner Pokémon is Porygon. It helps him at work, and it may have just as much to hide under an unassuming exterior as Marun does himself.

[evichuart]

my last drawing of the year was a wet cat <3

[theexodvs]

If you feel a compulsion to discuss sex with coworkers who are not already discussing it, and do not attempt to change the subject or walk away when they discuss it, you are a pig.

If you feel a compulsion to touch coworkers more intimately than a handshake, and find excuses to reciprocate when they touch you more intimately, you are a pig.

If you feel a compulsion to seek intimate relationships with coworkers, and don't turn them down firmly but politely when they approach you for the same, you are a pig.

If you feel a compulsion to do any of these things, you will not cultivate the reputation necessary to deflect accusations of sexual harassment in the workplace. And you should be ashamed of yourself.

[lupismaris]

We have survived the traditional winter ritual sacrifice known as The White Elephant. Praise be.