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Title: migh be going just a bit....fas
Post by: Laurie K on January 02, 2017, 11:39:50 PM
Post by: Laurie K on January 02, 2017, 11:39:50 PM
Things are starting to come together, but I have the fear that I may be getting a lil ahead of my self.
It started in November when my therapist who was sposed to guide me through this process, had a tragedy and closed her practice. Getting to a point of desperation, I checked policy and seen that gender identity and expression was protected. I told my human resources rep that I was trans, was terrified of losing my job but needed to move forward, her response was encouraging . I told her that I would tell my manager of upcoming legal name change and change on drivers lic.in the new year ( thats important as I drive for a living ) .
I feel Im jumping the gun as I am the first trans person to come out here so thereis no policy in place for trans individuals .
Because there is no policy, it may be a bit early to come out to manager with name change for dmv purpose. The name change is not that extreme as it is a femme version of my dead name and I have been called that all my life . Only middle name and gender marker will change on identification. I may be impatient ... but I cant stand this much longer. any ideas?
It started in November when my therapist who was sposed to guide me through this process, had a tragedy and closed her practice. Getting to a point of desperation, I checked policy and seen that gender identity and expression was protected. I told my human resources rep that I was trans, was terrified of losing my job but needed to move forward, her response was encouraging . I told her that I would tell my manager of upcoming legal name change and change on drivers lic.in the new year ( thats important as I drive for a living ) .
I feel Im jumping the gun as I am the first trans person to come out here so thereis no policy in place for trans individuals .
Because there is no policy, it may be a bit early to come out to manager with name change for dmv purpose. The name change is not that extreme as it is a femme version of my dead name and I have been called that all my life . Only middle name and gender marker will change on identification. I may be impatient ... but I cant stand this much longer. any ideas?
Title: Re: migh be going just a bit....fas
Post by: Ms Grace on January 02, 2017, 11:57:19 PM
Post by: Ms Grace on January 02, 2017, 11:57:19 PM
Just make sure you keep communication lines open and be clear about what you need, your rights and about how the company can best handle your transition - especially in regards to colleagues and clients. My experience is that if you are a valued employee and respected by your peers things should go smoothly - there's no accounting for some people's ignorance and/or bigotry/prejudices though, so just be mindful that there might be some land mines along the way. :)