Will i encounter lots of prejudice?

Will i encounter lots of prejudice?

by: confused2010 - 11-08-10 22:33

Hi there,

I am looking to have a child of my own with my partner in the next 3-4 years and after maternity leave, would love to get into a nursery nurse position.

I am, however, a lesbian in a long term (6 yrs) relationship and am worried that should some of the parents/co-workers find out, I would experience lots of prejudice.

Is this just me being paranoid?  Whilst i dont have short hair etc, and wouldnt go around telling everyone about my relationship, I think i do come accross as a lesbian and the only thing that is putting me off this career change is the thought of people not approving.

Constructive input would be much appreciated,

Thank you all xx

by: Lolo

Hello there.

I am a parent of 2, and what I would look for in a key worker is commitment, knowledge/ experience, and someone that my child loves.  Your personality and professionalism will shine through, especially to the children, and that is the key thing.

Have you considered becoming a registered Childminder?  You would be working from home with your baby, and you need only work with the parents who you feel you could have a good working relationship with.

Best of luck

by: Rose

Good grief! Why would you think that? Is it just the childcare sector you're worried about? Is prejudice that widespread even in these more enlightened days that you are worried about  a role you might take on in a few years time? I'm shocked that you feel the need to ask such a question.

I would hope that you'd be taken on your abilities and passion for the job. Good luck whatever you decide to do

by: Tiggy

You might suffer from prejudice. You could either hide yourself away, afraid of what others might think, afraid of what other might say or just get on with your life. Remember that if somebody has a problem with you they are an idiot, and why would you care about an idiot's view of you? I'm far from straight myself and have only heard of a couple of people who were mildly uncomfortable with me. They were collegues. You don't need to be freinds with those you work with.