I work as an executive (actually I work for the EVP and CEO directly. Anyway, I am "out" and have been since I started. My bosses are very old school and one is in his 60's the other in his 50's (I am in my late 30's). They are both exceptional leaders and I totally respect their work and accomplishments. One thing I noticed about working for them is that once they new I was a dyke there was like this total level of "stuff" that didn't get in the way. I have found that men either in the workplace or elsewhere once they accept the fact they don’t have a chance they kind of let their guard down a bit. I get to see more of the real them because that whole "impressing" the opposite sex thing doesn't get in the way. This is the case with my current two bosses and one of the reasons I think they like me so much. They feel much more relaxed and open to telling off color jokes and that sort of thing that I know they would NEVER say around a hetro woman. I can tell they are still not as open as might be with a guy, but for the most part we get along well. I also noticed that compared to other women in the company, they are not as afraid to really let me have it if they are angry and they give me slack when I need to blow some steam also.

In my last company I was a VP and all my supervisors (including the CEO) were women. Although we all became good friends, I knew a few of them were uncomfortable with the whole lesbian thing and that sometimes did get in the way of business.

I have found it interesting in that I would expect that working with all men would be tougher than it was with all women, but to be honest, the men are much easier for the most part.

Anyone else ever been in this situation?