Any g-- people still employed at NOV better hope that GE does take over. General Electric scores a 100 on the criteria for rights for g-- employees, while NOV got a 10. Even worse, NOV didn't even bother to respond to the survey. So many great companies to work for out there that care about the rights of all, including g-- men and women. Those companies took the time to respond and actively make their g-- employees feel welcome in the company.
As I conduct my job search, I will surely pay attention to what the company endeavors are the human rights of its employees. While working for NOV, I had to go back in the closet. That was after I had worked for many years at another corporation that also scored a 100 on the survey. I have no idea why I accepted this for myself and really should have started looking for something else as soon as the oppressive environment I was in became clear to me. This time around, I need to promise myself that I will have more self-respect.
Bring on General Electric!!
http://www.hrc.org/campaigns/corporate-equality-index