Now back to the original question. YES, I think being out definitely affects how you are treated professionally in a negative way. From university to the local professional work I have done, I have seen it. You can expect other gays and accepting heterosexuals to act no differently (or even go out of their way to befriend you), but you can expect the less accepting (and here in Baptist country, church job or not, the majority) to treat you with less respect. I do think it can harm your chances of being hired again, although this has not yet happened to me. There's my opinion. I feel very sure of it! :)
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