We present results from a unique nationwide survey conducted in Sweden on sexual orientation and job satisfaction. Our results show that gay men are more likely to be very satisfied with their job than heterosexual men, both in general and with different aspects of the job. In contrast, lesbians appear less satisfied with their job in general and with promotion prospects than heterosexual women. Among women, we find no differences in the probability of being very satisfied with the job by sexual orientation. However, the issue of sexual orientation and job satisfaction is complex since gay men, despite that they more often are very satisfied with the job, like lesbians find their job more mentally straining than heterosexuals. We conclude that gay men and lesbians are facing other stressers at work than heterosexuals do. We also conclude that the worker’s own expectations about the job and possibilities to fulfill career plans may be possible driving forces to our results. Previous research has documented discrimination against gay males and lesbians in hiring. Our results underline that measures to prevent discrimination in hiring is not enough to create an equal working life for homosexuals and heterosexuals. Measures within the workplace are also needed.

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性取向和工作满意度：来自瑞典的调查证据

我们展示了在瑞典进行的一项关于性取向和工作满意度的独特全国性调查的结果。我们的结果表明，男同性恋者比异性恋者更可能对他们的工作感到非常满意，无论是总体上还是对工作的不同方面。相比之下，与异性恋女性相比，女同性恋者似乎对自己的总体工作和晋升前景不太满意。在女性中，我们发现性取向对工作非常满意的可能性没有差异。然而，性取向和工作满意度的问题很复杂，因为男同性恋，尽管他们通常对工作非常满意，就像女同性恋发现他们的工作比异性恋更精神紧张。我们得出的结论是，男同性恋和女同性恋在工作中面临着比异性恋者更多的压力。我们还得出结论，工人自己对工作的期望和实现职业计划的可能性可能是我们结果的驱动力。先前的研究记录了在招聘中对男同性恋和女同性恋的歧视。我们的结果强调，防止招聘歧视的措施不足以为同性恋者和异性恋者创造平等的工作生活。还需要在工作场所采取措施。