Corporations tend to value what we offer more than who we are. Gays often work hard to prove they are as valuable as their straight counterparts. If you intend to work in a corporation, make sure it's one that values you. You should seek a company where you can come out without fear, one where your partner is entitled to the same benefits as straight partners. Tapping into the Mother Lode.
Most gays reach a lavender ceiling.
We work long hours for less than our straight counterparts. On the other hand, we are much better positioned to strike out on our own. Entrepreneurs often work more hours than employees, but they work for themselves, and thus make their own rules. Invisibility leads to marginalization. Coming out on your own terms give you control over your life.