This Bride's Homophobic Father Refused To Walk Her Down The Aisle So Her Boss Did
Updated Nov. 18 2019, 2:14 p.m. ET
A great boss can make or break your job. And by great I don't necessarily mean someone who's chill and lets you get away with anything you want. But a boss who generally cares for their employees.
That can be expressed in a bunch of ways, like pushing employees to go the extra mile, taking care of them by sharing in the spoils of the business, and taking an active interest in their personal lives.
But this employer seemed to go above and beyond standard "Awesome Boss" protocol.
HSBC Bank's CEO, John Li, walked his employee, Jennifer, down the aisle after her father refused to.
Jennifer's father was dead-set against her marriage, because it was to another woman.
Despite Jennifer's 11-year relationship with Sam, her father refuses to acknowledge their love for one another.
"My parents are strongly against it. Whenever my father sees Sam, he will push her out and tell her to get lost," Jennifer said in a video posted by HSBC bank celebrating her big day.
Unfortunately, Taiwan hasn't legalized same sex marriages, so Jennifer and Sam's wedding was in ceremony only, but they're still counting it as a huge win for LGBTQ rights.
"This wedding is really for the LGBTQ community. We hope our actions will encourage people and create respect among different communities."
HSBC has been a longtime advocate for its LGBTQ rights - this isn't the first time the company has shown clear support.
【彩虹獅子】 有無發現滙豐總行大廈廣場多了一對彩虹獅子？滙豐的一對獅子史提芬(Stephen)同施迪 (Stitt) 代表勇氣和繁榮。現在，他們又多一重意義，塗上彩虹顏色成為「自豪之獅」 與「團結之獅」，以表達滙豐對LGBT (不同性傾向及...
Posted by HSBC Hong Kong on Thursday, December 1, 2016
In a Facebook post, the banking and financial services organization wrote that the two lion statues outside their main building have always stood for courage and prosperity, but that they now also stand for pride and unity. "We've draped our two lions in the rainbow colours to show support for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) community. Show your support by spreading this message with family and friends."
More companies like this, please!