Starting in work

[Aubree]

I'm going to be getting a job and I'm close to transitioning but I need to work for 2-3 weeks before I can, and I don't know what I'm going to do about transitioning in work. What do I do about my voice and getting the job?

[Jacqueline]

First let me welcome you to the site.

I think you will find a lot of opinions from our members. I will throw out my thoughts and you may take it or leave it as you like. Because of where you are in process, I think honesty is the best bet. If they are receptive to it, you can perhaps work out a strategy for transitioning at work. None of that sounds fun but at least you will not be lying.

Do you want this to remain in youth talk or would you like it elsewhere?

I also want to share some links with you. They are mostly welcome information and the rules that govern the site. If you have not had a chance to look through them, please take a moment to:

Things that you should read

• Site Terms of Service and rules to live by
  
• Standard Terms and Definitions
  
• Post Ranks (including when you can upload an avatar)
  
• Reputation rules
  
• News posting & quoting guidelines
  
• Photo, avatars, and signature images policy
  

Once again, welcome to Susan's. Look around, ask questions and join in.

With warmth,

Joanna

[Aubree]

It doesn't matter to me wear it's posted; I just chose here because of my age. I read the terms of posting (only thing I didn't read) and it was kinda confusing; can you further explain my limitations? I'm close to starting HRT but I was going to wait a few days to post about it due to psychiatric reasons I don't agree with. I have quite a past... I'm rambling now. Sorry, I'm just not a social person.

[Jacqueline]

If you don't mind me asking what your age is? Are you living with your parents? Do they support your transitioning? It doesn't matter too much but might change advice given as you look for more answers.

I do think you will get more replies if I move this topic. I am going to shift it to transitioning.

In answer to limitations. Until you reach 15 quality posts you cannot:

1-post any sort of avatar image
2-use private messaging(you can email someone individually, obviously)
3-don't have access to the sub category of sexuality

The Terms of Service in the links I placed defines the rules of what is okay and what is not. You might want to gander through those again.

I wish you love, acceptance and a smooth journey.

With warmth,

Joanna

[Aubree]

I'm sixteen and living with my parents, and they are indifferent with it. I guess you could say they agree, but they need proof or some kind of evidence to go along with transitioning which I have done for everything except HRT.

[Jacqueline]

You made reference to something "psychiatric". Are you seeing a therapist? If so, do they have experience working in with gender issues? That is really important.

Reason I ask about the parents(probably already know this). Without their approval, it is unlikely that anyone would prescribe hormones, til you are 18.

Sincerely,

Joanna

[Aubree]

Yeah, i haven't seen them in a while because I went to a hospital for 2 weeks. The hospital said because of my "instability" no doctor will even consider it, but they had no experience in gender issues so I have plenty reason to be frustrated with them. I wasn't unstable in the hospital which they understood once I left, but now my parents believe i'm not stable and it frustrates me because they don't even try to listen to me anymore. I'm stable and my depression is no longer worsing so I'm good to start with the endocrinologist. I'm sorry if i'm going into too much detail. My parents are forcing me to abide by some social stuff before they allow it; hence why i'm getting a job now instead of a few weeks. My current therapist does have experience in gender issues.