Client Financial Management specialist, Accenture in India
My first workplace wasn’t inclusive and I constantly feared I would lose my job, if my colleagues learned about my orientation. I heard about Accenture’s PRIDE initiatives from my partner, who works at Accenture and that led me here. I finally found a space where I can be myself, without fear and that too at my workplace!
When I came out to people at work, my colleagues who weren’t even allies, were understanding and supportive. This experience gave me the courage to finally come out to my family. My brother was accepting but even after a year my mom is still struggling to understand what sexual orientation is.
My advice to the LGBTI community members—come out on your terms and DON’T give up on your education as it will enable you to stand up for yourself.
An ally is someone who can accept a person as is. Be vocal when you see or hear homophobic actions or comments. You can make a BIG difference in the lives of people around you.