Straight Jobs Gay Lives

The men and women who discuss their experiences in Straight Jobs, Gay Lives talk frankly about such issues as coming out versus being closeted in the workplace, harassment, discrimination, health and insurance benefits, resources and support groups, and the differences between the experiences of gay men and lesbians. Straight Jobs, Gay Lives includes hundreds of personal stories of men and women of all ages and races at all career stages to provide an exhaustive, comprehensive, and readable guide to being gay and succeeding in the American workplace.

Annette Friskopp is a senior manager of an international high-tech communications company. Sharon Silverstein is an independent consultant. Both are Harvard Business School alumnae living in San Diego, California.