Quote from: kittie.cassie on February 21, 2019, 04:44:38 PM
I read somewhere that Cisco works with trans folks fairly well, and since I've already earned certs I'm assuming they'd be transferrable (or at least still applicable using a deadname?
Another concern is related to any laws or protections in place? Like, I know laws say stuff about gender and that stuff, but I'm afraid my management team would try to force me out using hostile tactics or just slowly phasing me out since I'm in a right to work state (Colorado). I did email my HR department anonymously asking about it, and I was assured nothing would happen (and those original emails are saved for proof). Has anybody had any negative experiences along these lines?
As Mentioned a lot of transgender people are in IT.
You can have your name changed on your certificates. I just sent them my updated ID's with a copy of my current certs.
I have had all of my education background updated that is on file. From high school to college to my IT certs.
The company I work for has very strict transgender policies. The company is a very well known large global IT company. The company is very progressive.
A employee can not even disclose to another that I am transgender if they know or think they know. However they can only enforce their policies as much as the country or state allows. The state my office is in does have discrimination protections. The offices in Missouri is in a state that does not have discrimination protections. Company policies do apply in the Missouri office though.
I wish you all the best in your IT transition!