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in the workplace: vegetarian & fired

February 20th 2009 in social

Wow! The following story originally mentioned on the Linked In Vegetarian/Vegan group is sad. According to New York Daily News, trader Ryan Pacifico alleges that he was taunted then eventually fired from his job at an investment firm because he’s a vegetarian! Can you imagine? Per the article, Pacifico (who is married) was also labeled as being a homosexual. Why? Well, apparently those who ridiculed him have this incorrect perception that only gay men are vegetarians. Pacifico is suing his former employer; I’ll keep you posted on any updates. In upcoming posts, I’ll be discussing social issues and relationships and how to prevail. In the meantime, read this and weep. Good luck Ryan.

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