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Anyone in a "masculine" job while they are transitioning?

Started by Kayy!, April 06, 2017, 12:25:16 PM

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NotSure81

I'm an electrician by trade.

I fear coming out at work and also because of the place I live. I don't know 100% that my company is transphobic but the owner is highly religious, but very family oriented. However our company does work with a lot of manufacturing and large companies around town may not want some transgender electrician on their site or may not do business with our company if I'm transitioning. This town is stuck in the 1950s ways.

My only hope is that I can find a new place to work electrical that wouldn't mind having a transitioning/transgender person. My state has zero protections though. :/
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Christine1

I'm also an electrician. I work in a school dist. Its a very so called progressive but people are people. Some will be Ok with it but I think most will not be regardless! I will soon find out. I work with only guys at work so we will see. I'm sure they will think i'm hot for all of them! Can I just LOL!!


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RavenMoon

I'm a graphic artist. I don't know what my coworkers think of me, but they only know me as a guy, albeit with long hair and that wears nail polish. Lol. I'm very androgynous. They seem to like me just fine. [emoji3]


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Jerri

I started my transition at a company I worked for for 26 years, started as a millwright and moved into supervision and planning just before I began to transition, all very much male dominated positions. I am now working as a facilities maintenance lady for an apartment complex in a small navel air station town. very conservative male oriented role. I have found some questioning people at first however once they see that I am very good at my job they seem some what supportive. I dont think people are as critical as long as we are competent at our tasks. My bosses love having someone here that is reliable and can offer them a broad perspective on many issues.
I find work to be much supportive than my family and social groups   
one day, one step, with grace it will be forward today
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Debra

yep software development. I'm often the only female dev at smaller companies

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Thessa

Self-employed IT Security Consultant

I hope that my clients will be able to see that I still have the same knowledge and drive.
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