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An honest confession. I am 35 years old female, married to a guy and have 1.5 year old son. I know I like females and often have those dreams where I see myself with some female or the other. Contd..

Anyone else at out and equal and not really know anyone either?

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Today is national coming out day.

What's been your journey as an LGBT professional?

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So, I hear that it is pretty common to have periods with your s/o of discord related to the demands of this job. I am currently going through this, a separation possibly worse. Any advice/stories/help

When’s a good time to come out to coworkers? Sometimes I feel it’s unnecessary to “come out” but also believe your team could think you’re being too reserved with personal life.

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Anyone going to Ascend this year?

Anyone from Deloitte Audit get an invitation to O&E? I’ve heard from Consulting and Tax they got theirs today. I got mine in late August last year. Don’t know why ours comes later.

Visiting Austin, TX soon, any recommendations?

How did you meet your significant other?

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Happy pride month! 🏳️‍🌈

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How does your firm support the LGBT community?

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Anyone’s firm/office doing anything to celebrate IDAHOTB and / or pride month?

There is no activity in this bowl...just like my sex life 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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How do I tell my same sex spouse that I want to sleep with the opposite sex? For context, we are not in an open relationship, together 14 years & I’ve always ID’d as lesbian to her.

How do I not die single...... lol

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Happy V day to all of you single LGBTQ people out there!

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How is everyone doing?

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Anyone going to Equality Illinois thing on Saturday night?

What do you guys think about dating app? I started talking to someone and was not sure if it's worth the time. But at the same time I dunno where to meet people :(

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Dating tips?

Anyone has a love story in PA? Or everyone is just single here...

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At EY for 5 years and still single :-/ not sure guys will want to deal with my work schedule

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Been single for 5.5 years. So frustrating. Sad face.

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Does Deloitte have a good LGBT network? I’m starting there soon, so I was curious.

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Any advice for discussing transphobic comments made by the regional managing partner at our annual meeting? I want to say something to him and be respectful about it

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Hey folks, you should check in on your trans co-workers, friends and family. They are probably having a rough time right now.

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I’ve just started to put my pronouns in my email signature and it sparked a great discussion with members of our team regarding the importance of making it a regular thing for everyone. :)

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Nothing like waking up to an email saying an EY employee committed an anti gay hate crime

Anyone going to Out & Equal from Deloitte, is business attire really the expectation, as described in the invitation email?

Does anyone know an LGBTQ partner? I’ve never met one or heard of one. Just wondering if anyone from the LGTQ community has made it all the way up.

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Any LGBT folks in tax that aren’t cis men? I’m a cis bi girl and I just realized all I know are straights and cis gay men in my profession. 😕

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Any bi in this group who is struggling to choose? I feel that I am so messed up in my life, can’t commit

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Does pwc have conference for LGBTQ+ ?

I’m gay but not open in the office. The other night we had happy hour with my team. Soon as my officemate got tipsy, she asked about my recent trip and whether I was with my boyfriend. Lol! Continued.

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Anyone going to Accelerate?

Ascend anyone?

currently in Europe for a project while my SO is back in the US. Went out with coworkers on Friday and met a guy at a bar who was just so handsome and fun. It was hard to resist temptation so once ...

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Anyone work in big 4 in a relationship with someone at another big 4?

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