coming out at work

[Emily_P]

I am not officially out at work but most people I work with know that I am TS.  I have not been hiding anything and there are three other transsexuals working for my company.  The other day I want to our main office in to ask about a different shift and the women in charge of this asked me if I would be keeping my name (I hadn't told her about my being TS).  I told her no that I would be changing my name to Emily.  So far the people in and out of work (not counting family) that I have talked to about my transition seem to just accept it.

[LostInTime]

Cool, hope that it all goes well.

[Kate]

I am not officially out at work but most people I work with know that I am TS.  I have not been hiding anything and there are three other transsexuals working for my company.  The other day I want to our main office in to ask about a different shift and the women in charge of this asked me if I would be keeping my name (I hadn't told her about my being TS).  I told her no that I would be changing my name to Emily.  So far the people in and out of work (not counting family) that I have talked to about my transition seem to just accept it.

That's great Emily!

Did the other TSs transition while working for your company? If so, did they have any problems?

~Kate~

[debisl]

That is great news Emily. You should have peace of mind.

When I came out a memo was sent out remind them of diversity, and to treat me with respect. I was pretty much in a guy world at my job. All of them were nice and as I progressed they accepted me even more as a female.

You will be OK

Deb

[Emily_P]

That's great Emily!

Did the other TSs transition while working for your company? If so, did they have any problems?

~Kate~

Two of them did.  I have not heared about them having any problems.

[Nick]

Good stuff, wish I had other transpeople in my workplace...*sigh*

Hope all goes well.

[Ms.Behavin]

Very cool Emily,  With other transsexuals working there, you'll not have too many problems.  I'm happy for you girl..


Beni

[Emily_P]

Last week I took another step in coming out at work and told my supervisor about my new name.  He had heard roomers about this and was not surprised.  Several minutes latter I was looking at schedule with the name Emily on it.  He suggested that I send out an email to the other people that I work with and I did that several hours later.

[Laura Eva B]

Emily,

Sounds like the people at work aren't only behind you and supporting you, but are actively encouraging you to go "full time"  !

How did people react to that e-mail ?  I'm sure all the responses were wonderful !

My own e-mail and responses from colleagues at our main complex (told everyone in our local satellite office "face to face") ....

http://uk.geocities.com/laura_eva_b/Aberdeen_Responses.doc

http://uk.geocities.com/laura_eva_b/Aberdeen_Responses.htm

Hugs 

Laura x