I find there are so many companies that say they are transgender friendly but, in all actuality they would not hire someone trans. I was just wondering what you guys do for work. Did you transition on the job or got hired trans.
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I sell new and used vehicles for Honda in Phoenix, Arizona.
Did you transition on the job?
Quote from: NYCTSGirl01 on March 06, 2013, 04:34:41 PM
Did you transition on the job?
Yep went fulltime January 3rd :)
I work for an electronics assembly house. I work in boy mode, and get called Devlyn. I'm not trasitioning, but came out to them as a crossdresser. It's been nothing but positive.
What companies were you refering to that don't adhere to their policies? And the obvious question, what about you? Hugs, Devlyn
I work on the corner just up the road from where I live.
I work in health care and transition at work and no problems
I work as a Tax Consultant, as it's quite a large firm, they're quite professional about it (I had to tell them because I had to supply records of old school certificates etc), but in the workplace I forget I'm trans 90% of the time. In my experience and from the experience of others, being trans isn't a huge obstacle and in many cases isn't a factor at all.
i work as a paramedic/nurse for a hospital and also do some home care visits
Quote from: crazy at the coast on March 06, 2013, 05:59:33 PM
I work on the corner just up the road from where I live.
Umm, the corner
store, right, hon? Hugs, Devlyn
Tristan, were you hired trans or did you transition on the job?
Quote from: Devlyn Marie on March 06, 2013, 06:20:00 PM
Umm, the corner store, right, hon? Hugs, Devlyn
If it makes you feel better about it, sure, we can say that.
<checking TOS> Yup, looks good!
Let's not go there folks.
I'm retired now, but I held many different jobs both as a (ugh) male and as a woman.
I spent the last few years working as a paralegal doing bankruptcies, wills, living trusts, etc. (as myself, Sarah and was well accepted by those I worked with)
So, NYCTSGirl01, are you going to tell us about your experience? Hugs, Devlyn
Overall i have had trouble finding work. I was hired by one company then fired when they found out. Another hired me knowingly and I got laid off. Now I'm in school and I work for a Catholic School (don't ask). It is not a job I want but, I have no choice. I feel very uncomfortable there and it drives me crazy. I not only have to deal with the staff but, Its an ordeal when you don't know if a parent if going to complain about you working with there child.
Sorry to hear about your bad luck. May I ask if you worked for small companies or large ones? The present arrangement makes you uncomfortable, so that's no good. It's not easy going to work when you don't like it. Hugs, Devlyn
I've worked for both. A small company is the one that hired me knowing I'm trans. A large company was the one who hired and fired me.
I work for a mobile carrier and started transitioning on the job. when I got the ok to start using the appropriate bathroom HR was dead serious about me letting them know if anyone gives me a hard time. its been a pretty positive experience so far with few minor bumps. I used to do reporting but that got outsourced. so they put me in with sales force management which us different.
yeah i was. im not the only lbgtq employee either 8)
Quote from: Tristan on March 06, 2013, 07:35:38 PM
yeah i was. im not the only lbgtq employee either 8)
Another trans person or a gay person?
I work as a nurse practitioner for a larger healthcare organization. They had/have no transgender policies. With great fear I transitioned on the job with very few problems. Everyone I work with have accepted me for who I am and all and all for many my transition is a faded memory.
Quote from: Megan S on March 06, 2013, 08:16:22 PM
I work as a nurse practitioner for a larger healthcare organization. They had/have no transgender policies. With great fear I transitioned on the job with very few problems. Everyone I work with have accepted me for who I am and all and all for many my transition is a faded memory.
Megan you are so right. For what we see and deal with being trans is not that big if a deal. Um there's two other trans girls i know of at our hospital and one trans guy I know of.
Right now I work in IT for a hospital network in the Pacific Northwest. I'm not out yet there, but because of internal corporate politics and organizational restructuring I'm hoping to get out. For the most part I answer phones. I used to do more, but my job has devolved into being just a phone monkey, and with my voice being one of my dysphoria triggers, it's beginning to really bother me.
I've recently interviewed for a SQL development position for a software company around town. I know the QA lead there, and he wants me on his team, so this is about as much of a sure thing as I'm going to get for getting a new job. It'll pay a hell of a lot more than what I'm making now, and it's more in line with what I went to school for, so I'm crossing my fingers I'll get a call in the next couple of days that I've gotten the position.
I don't plan on coming out at work for at least another year, as much as I would like to. Privately, I may start trying to pass once I've got this hair situation under control. Professionally.... yeah. I want to make sure that I've got a year or two of QA devolpment under my belt (bra?) before I come out. That way if things go south, I've got a decent add on my resume, and then start applying elsewhere as a woman. We'll see.
Babysit, no really I take care of some big babies!
I work in Law Enforcement, I'm a cop, a SHERIFF CORRECTIONS DEPUTY :police: My current duties are Jail Guard, Court Bailiff and Prisoner Transport. I am currently in the process of transitioning on the job! I am the first and only trans person my department and entire county have ever had.
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Write software for a small wine shop. Everyone has been incredibly accepting and supportive.
Senior software engineer/technical architect/technical authority at a HUGE mulit-national business services company. Right in the middle of transitioning on the job, as in I should be full-time within the next fortnight.
Transitioning on the job at a Silicon Valley Tech company (top maker of GPUs - which if you know that means, you will know my company :) ).
Nothing but positive experience, from HR, colleagues to general company environment. No support for SRS on insurance (hopefully next year though).
I haven't told the CEO yet, I am curious what his reaction will be...
I own my art based business, very very busy with customers all over the country, some are quite high profile names that most people would recognize, I also have work in a couple major movies.
And this is my biggest dilemma, I can't think of any way possible to go full time without some huge issues! I'm sure it would even make a few popular magazines, most likely the same ones that have featured my work....and it would not be favorable coverage in this very male dominated demographic I do work for.
At least I work from my large shop at home and local customers are by appointment only so I can just be myself as I work....it's all so frustrating
Trust me, I am a banker....
I work as a graphic designer at a large publishing company, yes I did transition on the job and they were super awesome and still are.
I work for a Toyota dealer. Some of my colleauges know that I am trans. They are very supportive and want me to transition (at my workplace). I am not ready yet though. Still have to work a lot on the voice. :-\
I used to work for a chemical plant in a shift system (12h shifts 7 to 7 either day or nightshifts) but when i was about to comming out to my parents and family, i noticed this job wouldnt last. not only because it has some hard physical labour on occasions. but the co workers were immense sexists. day in day out i only heard negativity in humiliation of females. thats when i knew i could not transition there or my life would be hell. So i switched to the family company where i worked part time outside of my shifts and just made that my fulltime job. When my stephfather founded the company i was the one who helped it get on his feet and continued to help him out on my free days. since i was the one who helped found it back in the time i had the title of " co-manager" wich the new employees never received. So when i made it my full time job i kept that title and i am still the co manager of the company doing mostly all the administration, paperwork, bills, taxes and such. Atm i am transitioning on this job with very little problems the only person above me is my stephdad who, at the same time, is also the most difficult person as he is a stubborn guy and he is very traditional and conservative ( he refuses to aknowledge me as a girl and keeps saying i am a boy and that it will never change for him) but other then that our employees are very understanding and are supportive wich wouldn't have happened at my old job.
I used to work in accounting, finance etc before I got married in August 2010. I now work as a fulltime housewife, yes homemaker, housewife etc etc etc lol is a job!!!!!
I sit in a cubicle and sort through millions of lines of code looking for...
No, seriously that's what I do except that I don't sit in a cubicle. Basically I'm a teacher. I teach computers how to do things they couldn't do before and freak out at people for asking me the same question over and over and over again (and it's always the same people doing it too).
I work for a major (perhaps the major) Electronic Health Record company. Which means I get to go to strange cities like Detroit and get called "Miss" and "She" by the nice (or possibly blind) valets. And also probably make the people I'm supposed to be helping very uncomfortable.
I'm transitioning at work; not out yet; one local trans* employee going ahead of me; everyone's very professional and polite.
I work as a telecommunications engineer for a utility company. I transitioned at work and have had no issues. Which is kind of a surprise as this is an extremely conservative work environment.
Quote from: Michelle G on March 07, 2013, 02:09:37 AM
I own my art based business, very very busy with customers all over the country, some are quite high profile names that most people would recognize, I also have work in a couple major movies.
And this is my biggest dilemma, I can't think of any way possible to go full time without some huge issues! I'm sure it would even make a few popular magazines, most likely the same ones that have featured my work....and it would not be favorable coverage in this very male dominated demographic I do work for.
At least I work from my large shop at home and local customers are by appointment only so I can just be myself as I work....it's all so frustrating
I'll be honest and say this has me intensely curious. what would you consider the title of your job? I don't want you to basically out whatever you call your business, but I can't help but research my future fields.
Quote from: Bailey on March 07, 2013, 05:46:47 PM
I am a consultant for the engineering industry and I maintain offices at five different firms, and I teach on occasion as well.
I have several degrees in varying disciplines (four related to engineering), four of which are doctorates. Yes, I am a prodigy. I started university when I was fourteen and I have Aspergers as well. Being from Canada, I am protected on two fronts, firstly, for being on the Autism Spectrum and, secondly, for being transgendered. Companies try to avoid human rights tribunals at all costs, here. It's bad publicity and a drain on resources.
I was given a few strange looks when I told people that I was transgendered and a few people decided they didn't want to talk to me anymore. That didn't last long, though, because they needed me to sign off on their work. They've all seems to come around to accepting it in some way as best as I can tell. My appearance is quite androgynous. I don't wear skirts at all, so I don't stick out in that fashion, but on occasion I will wear dress crops or something similarly feminine and no one says anything unless some of the females say they look nice or want to know where I purchased them. The tops I wear are relatively unisex and don't draw much attention. Even if I wear a feminine top, my breasts aren't big enough to be noticed; it looks like I have pectorals. No one stares. I'm treated like a normal person. The men still treat me like "one of the guys" and the women treat me like a woman. I don't think many people care, really. I still get invited out to the various functions, most of which I decline, but nothing has really changed. Maybe the fact that I lack social awareness plays a factor, but I haven't noticed anything other than the women being extra nice to me now.
EDIT:
I'm also allowed to use whichever washroom I choose. I use the women's washroom ninety-eight percent of the time with no objections.
I'm calling you out on having 4 PhD's, surely you have some sort of proof?
Quote from: Tristan on March 06, 2013, 10:58:08 PM
Megan you are so right. For what we see and deal with being trans is not that big if a deal. Um there's two other trans girls i know of at our hospital and one trans guy I know of.
Oh I know, being transgender compared to so many other things is so very little. I think as a whole healthcare is likely a little more accepting due to this fact. Also I feel so many healthcare professions include at least teaching some awareness of trans individuals, which also helps. I was completely surprised by the patients which for the most part were very accepting. Like I said over time people just moved on and me being transgender is rarely even ever brought up.
I am a Veterinary Technician. At the moment I am not employed, but when I came out I was in retail and my old employer was fantastic about my transition.
I drive a truck in the oil-field (sometimes very fast... but that's just between me and thee).
I'm landlady/manager of a guest house.I deal with reception/book keeping/ordering stock/cooking/cleaning/bar work.I was already 17 years post op when I came here everyone has been great with me.
Some of you have such awesome jobs, or at least interesting/important ones.
I feel like a loser because I'm not sure where I want too go career wise,
and right now I only work at a gas station.
I know I'm only 19(next week), but still.
Around here people my age know where they are going..
Good luck to those of you that are currently searching for employment!
I sell nissans in Phoenix, AZ. I'm not out at work.
Quote from: Sadie May on March 07, 2013, 11:30:31 PM
I drive a truck in the oil-field (sometimes very fast... but that's just between me and thee).
You sound very familiar to a FB friend I have from Texas.....
I'm an international project manager but I do everything from sales, management, collections, research, contracting, bidding, etc. I travel a lot but it gets lonely. I have spent the last month in South Africa being in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizebeth, Durban and back in Joburg. Nest stops, Mozambique, Ghana, Angola, London and then back to Dallas.
Quote from: JessicaH on March 08, 2013, 02:35:33 PM
You sound very familiar to a FB friend I have from Texas.....
I
am from Texas, but it doesn't appear that we are FB friends... pleased to meet you, however. My S.O. and I get up to Dallas pretty regularly, for a break from the grind... we are going up there toward the end of the month to see Scott Weiland at The House of Blues.
Take care on your travels!
Quote from: Jayr on March 08, 2013, 09:08:54 AM
Some of you have such awesome jobs, or at least interesting/important ones.
I feel like a loser because I'm not sure where I want too go career
I wouldn't do that if I were you. At 19 I was homeless and squatting in a flat in one of the grottier parts of London. It took the arrival of a bairn for me to get serious about having a career and working out what I wanted to do.
You have plenty of time, just don't beat yourself up over it m'kay?
R
What Rosie said.
When I was 19 I was stealing for a living. Then I moved to Florida to be a carnie for a while. It wasn't until I met my wife did I finally settle down and go to college. I was 24 at the time.
Ditto. I had the work ethic of a couch potato at that age. I wanted a degree in everything, but didn't want the job, just the knowledge. Spent a lot of years just trying to stay off welfare, food shopping at dollar stores, extremely bad credit, etc. Eventually I took my primary hobby and spent 10 more years bouncing from company to company until one of them gave me a chance to get paid for it.
I was a mess at 19,the only things I gave a rat's ass about were my BSA Thunderbolt,drinking,weed and girls.I was stood in front of a conveyor belt in a chemical factory for a living and I dropped out of night school.
Unemployed currently, but just graduated college. Maybe I should sell cars, you all seem to be doing well with it, with cool employers.
But really, I don't know what I'll be doing, I need to find something that pays enough to pay these student loans off and enough to live on. Would be nice to find an open minded employer too.
I'm a videogame programmer, I sort of transitioned at work but didn't feel ready to deal with coworkers so I'm currently working as freelance from home.
QuoteTransitioning on the job at a Silicon Valley Tech company (top maker of GPUs - which if you know that means, you will know my company :) ).
So YOU are the one to blame when the GPU drivers doesn't works as it should? ;D
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I work in Law Enforcement, I'm a cop, a SHERIFF CORRECTIONS DEPUTY :police: My current duties are Jail Guard, Court Bailiff and Prisoner Transport. I am currently in the process of transitioning on the job! I am the first and only trans person my department and entire county have ever had.
That sounds cool! I know it must be a hard job... I wish you all the best transitioning on the job ;)
I work for a certain Swedish furniture store and transitioned on the job. It was pretty intense dragging my coworkers into a room and explaining what was going on, but they were all wonderful. Between hrt and longer hair most of my customers thought I was a girl anyway, so it was a pretty easy transition in that regard too.
I've only got another 4 days there, and I'm off to work for a fashion label which is just so exciting! I seriously never would have thought that was a possibility at all, but here I am! (Now I just need to decide what to spend my wardrobe allowance on :) )
In between that, I'm almost finished my masters in hr, so I'm on campus a couple days a week. I took a year off uni while I transitioned, and told a lecturer that I had gotten along very well with. She was amazing, and helped me out with changing my name on their records and getting a new transcript and parchment issued. As for the students, almost everyone I was with graduated on my year off, so it's a bit of a fresh start this year.
Oh, and at 19 I moved to the country, set up my own business and ran it for the next 6 years. Seemed like a good idea at the time, but it was hard hard work and I missed out on a lot. I still sort of envy my friends that were carefree and going between jobs and study at that age. I guess the grass is always greener?
I work for our states police service, in a public contact centre as a civilian. I'm work in our policy area and liaise directly with officers and staff from all over the state. I've been here now for many years, and transitioned before i joined. It's interesting work at times.
I'm a paid blogger now and used to be magazine editor and hope to be again. Graduated in 2004, worked for a newspaper, then a niche women's pub for 5 years and then a trade mag for a year. Might go to grad school for eng lit or history and become a professor. I love love love college. The atmosphere that is. Never been a partier. I like small intimate gatherings as opposed to sports parties and the like, unless its college basketball, which I love.
Lol your gonna love this
I work in very isolated mining camps doing kitchen work
I can't say as male or female coz we're not allowed to wear make up
Use scented products what so ever. Everyone has the same uniform
And wears hair nets....I usually go in for 20 days at a time and out for ten
The last project I was assigned to last year was alpacas forest Kerr project
This year I'm crossing fingers for imperial metals red Chris mine...
Going to be a 700 man camp mmmm gonna try and get marries in there lool
Well my current "day job" is as a dispatcher for a school bus company and my weekend job is a freelance photographer, primarily for wedding studios. I'm not out at either yet but slowly working up the courage (and client base) before the school bus company I was a portrait studio manager.
Quote from: Saffron on March 09, 2013, 06:06:22 PM
I'm a videogame programmer, I sort of transitioned at work but didn't feel ready to deal with coworkers so I'm currently working as freelance from home.
So YOU are the one to blame when the GPU drivers doesn't works as it should? ;D
Not me fortunately, those guys work so hard and have a tough job. I work on non-gaming applications for GPUs.
Looking for a new job, now. :P
This one has become unbearable to work for.
Quote from: Shodan on March 11, 2013, 04:48:21 PM
Looking for a new job, now. :P
This one has become unbearable to work for.
Ooh, ooh, can I refer you to Epic? :D
Quote from: ZoeM on March 11, 2013, 05:33:43 PM
Ooh, ooh, can I refer you to Epic? :D
Do I get to wear a hat?
Quote from: Shodan on March 11, 2013, 05:40:18 PM
Do I get to wear a hat?
You get to wear any hat you please. 'Cept one that says "Allscripts." Or "Cerner."
Quote from: ZoeM on March 11, 2013, 06:36:46 PM
You get to wear any hat you please. 'Cept one that says "Allscripts." Or "Cerner."
Or.... McKesson!
*makes the sign of the evil eye* :icon_userfriendly:
Quote from: Shodan on March 11, 2013, 06:45:44 PM
Or.... McKesson!
*makes the sign of the evil eye* :icon_userfriendly:
Point bein', I'd love to refer you for consideration. (Mon dieu, that sounded stilted as heck)
Epic, like the game company? I'd love an internship there :D (studying entertainment art at art center right now) so if ever the need arises, keep me in mind ;D
No, Epic like the clinical application hospitals use to keep track of your patient records. It's quickly becoming the industry standard across the States. I happen to work for a hospital that's migrating over to it.
hm. that's a funny name for a hospital system. alright, done derailing.
Hi ZoeM,
Have you looked at the Sentillion application (bought last year by Microsoft) for providing SSO in the Hospital sector. It has APIs into EPIC, Cerner, Allscripts, McKesson, ISOft and the like.
OK my secrets out - I am too in the software business.
Hugs
JudithLynn
I unfortunately drive a tractor trailer in a regional position, oddly I want to work in IT, I am working on that, but at least I can pay my bills. I worry a bit about the conservative culture there, but the things I have done already towards my transition haven't mattered because I don't really have to deal with bosses, mainly just a computer or people over the phone, and I have no real appearance standard in my handbook.
German automobile mechanic since 2000
;D
I work for a health insurance company as a lead for web related projects. I'm a remote employee, so don't have to much interaction with other colleagues, which might have advantages if I ever decide to transition. Definitely not out at work yet.
Quote from: Bailey on March 07, 2013, 05:46:47 PM
I am a consultant for the engineering industry and I maintain offices at five different firms, and I teach on occasion as well.
I have several degrees in varying disciplines (four related to engineering), four of which are doctorates. Yes, I am a prodigy. I started university when I was fourteen and I have Aspergers as well. Being from Canada, I am protected on two fronts, firstly, for being on the Autism Spectrum and, secondly, for being transgendered. Companies try to avoid human rights tribunals at all costs, here. It's bad publicity and a drain on resources.
I was given a few strange looks when I told people that I was transgendered and a few people decided they didn't want to talk to me anymore. That didn't last long, though, because they needed me to sign off on their work. They've all seems to come around to accepting it in some way as best as I can tell. My appearance is quite androgynous. I don't wear skirts at all, so I don't stick out in that fashion, but on occasion I will wear dress crops or something similarly feminine and no one says anything unless some of the females say they look nice or want to know where I purchased them. The tops I wear are relatively unisex and don't draw much attention. Even if I wear a feminine top, my breasts aren't big enough to be noticed; it looks like I have pectorals. No one stares. I'm treated like a normal person. The men still treat me like "one of the guys" and the women treat me like a woman. I don't think many people care, really. I still get invited out to the various functions, most of which I decline, but nothing has really changed. Maybe the fact that I lack social awareness plays a factor, but I haven't noticed anything other than the women being extra nice to me now.
EDIT:
I'm also allowed to use whichever washroom I choose. I use the women's washroom ninety-eight percent of the time with no objections.
Gee..Girl...and I thought I was the the prodigy! I only have 2 doctorates and a master....
I work for a very, very, very large, company. I wear many hats, but the main one is to "push" new technology. My company had and has polices supporting transgender employees. I am not the only one to have transition on the job. I have been in my real gender for over 2 years now..not a single problem...I am scheduled to be promoted this year or next year...I love my company and my job! :-*
@ those with humble jobs...I started as a farm laborer..next I graduate to automobile mechanic..etc. etc...."hold on to your dreamas" and never give up!!
@ those who do not belive it...sit on it... >:-)
I'm currently retired, so every day is Saturday for me now and I'm loving it! I've worn eleven different hats in my working lifetime, starting out as a house framer, a foreign car mechanic, truck driver, general contractor home builder, lumber and hardware center manager, independent property claims adjuster just to name a few from start to finish. I have always been quick to reinvent myself when I tired of one occupation.
Quote from: Bailey on March 07, 2013, 10:00:27 PM
I have those four pieces of paper with my name on them, but I prefer to maintain my relative anonymity on the internet instead of plastering my name where it can be seen by all and thereby linking it to personal and professional contact information. If you choose not to believe me, that is your choice. I have nothing to prove to you.
That is smart. I could never understand why so many people will plaster absolutely every single detail of their life on the internet.
Friggin' morons.
You are absolutely right about not having to prove anything to anyone. Screw them.
Quote from: Sammy on March 07, 2013, 02:17:54 AM
I work for the government as the human rights lawyer.. I have not talked yet with my colleagues but as I am accepting my self and feeling liberated other girls keep asking me what is going on with me :P. And I really hope that all those values we are standing here for will remain valid in respect of ourselves too, that I wont be treated on double standards and get dumped.
In case you do not know, Sammy
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/diversity-and-inclusion/reference-materials/gender-identity-guidance/ (http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/diversity-and-inclusion/reference-materials/gender-identity-guidance/)
Unemployed since a few days ago.
Quote from: Carolina1983 on March 12, 2013, 05:04:54 PM
Unemployed since a few days ago.
Carolina, that sounded like a terrific job, did you quit on your own or were you terminated? Hope it wasn't because you are trans...
I felt inprisoned :(.
I did quit myself and ran away to spain with all my money to get FFS. This was what I had to do just to stay alive.
Things will work out eventually I hope.
Quote from: Carolina1983 on March 12, 2013, 05:26:23 PM
I felt inprisoned :(.
I did quit myself and ran away to spain with all my money to get FFS. This was what I had to do just to stay alive.
Things will work out eventually I hope.
My best wishes for an excellent outcome and quick FFS recovery. You are licensed, so you will no doubt be good for another flying job.
Thanx I will keep you all updated here.
Quote from: Shantel on March 12, 2013, 05:30:51 PM
My best wishes for an excellent outcome and quick FFS recovery. You are licensed, so you will no doubt be good for another flying job.
That's pretty intense. I'm not sure of the circumstances, but I hope it works out.
Good luck Carolina!!!
Let us know how you are doing as things progress in sunny Spain :)
i am going to do the exact thing myself...run away
i can always get a job... but i cant always have the opportunity
to get FFSd and you dont get younger girl....
although i know my boss real real well and what i do wont surprise him lol
he will say i dont @#$% care... just do your job and no one will bother you..
i have to say i work in remote mining camps in northern British Columbia in the Kitchen
sort of isolated but i get exposed to everyone 2x day...
could be exciting MMmMM
Wish i had had the bravery to do what Carolina has done, 25 years ago. You go girl !!! We are all rooting for you !
This is a good question. I work for a huge international software company based near San Francisco, for almost 10 years. Pay's not great, but it's stable and pays the mortgage. They _say_ they are GLBTQ-positive, but whether in reality... it remains to be seen and there's legal research that i still have to do, to be more sure of that.
Over the years opportunities surfaced, to go with smaller startups for more money; very tempting since there's a lot i could do with that money. Now that i have started transition, i am so glad that i did not !
Cheers,
Karla
PS What is FFS ? Sorry, newbie question, i need to find the glossary on this site.
Quote from: TessaM on April 11, 2013, 08:54:03 PM
Street pharmacist
Hehe not quite.....
Ffs == facial feminization surgery...ffs....
Quote from: XchristineX on April 11, 2013, 09:17:21 PM
Ffs == facial feminization surgery...ffs....
Thanks, Christine !
I should add that my specific job is in consulting... so almost all of my time is spent with customers; either on the phone or in person. I'm also the senior person on our team, having ducked promotion to management because i like what i do and it gives me more time for family.
The real challenge will be, how to present as whom, and when.
I don't mind being an actress, it doesn't hurt so much now that i have come out at home and to a few close friends. Oh yes, and online as well :)
I work in the IT field, but going to school and studying Nursing currnetly.
Electrician, but yeah can't see this lasting if I transition lol..
Work for the local gov't agency in family law(ie.lol, rather not say), job is adverserial. Been there for 15 years, schooled in various fields, at the technical level, two at the BA level, and other working on my Master level. I"m aghast with people who have a Ph.D(Piled high and Deep), lol, my best friend has a Ph.D and is a lt col. in the us. army. Same age as me, but eh, I'm grateful to scratch his brains :P
I respect people who want privacy, for people who state they got advanced credentials, why?, you'd be surprised of jealousy, but eh. Glad to have this forum to reach out to my fellow human beings.
Lucia, :)
I wanna be a YouTube Princess like Jenna Marbles and make $100K+ a year by making people laugh. All I need is one million more subscribers and to learn how to put on makeup crunked outta my mind.
I work in health care/pharmaceutical sector. Last six years I've been a CRA (Clinical Research Associate) monitoring clinical trials.
I will quite my job at the end of this year, latest, and hopefully start studying nursing and go full time at that point.
There is just no way that I would be accepted in my current job, as people are terminated even because of their personalities.
I work in retail for a big company :P
Ya i'm a real hotshot making the big bucks ::)
I worked in television until two weeks ago. Now on the super job hunt. Hopefully I can find something, resume therapy, and finish my transition.
I work in consulting and have for most of my post-college career.
I'm an engineering student and I co-op as an OBD calibrator for an automaker. My company actually has an LGBT organization thing within it, and it received a perfect CEI score for the fifth time this year. Not expecting any problems with my transition. Hopefully.
Very interesting to see the huge variety of professions people are in. Difficult to see any particular sector stand out. I'm an engineer by training and have a senior management position in a fairly large international engineering company. I have discussed my transition with my employers who, while very sympathetic, also considered that transitioning in such a high visibility position needed to be thought through very carefully.
We have carparked the subject for now and I try to juggle with living a double life, torn between the huge satisfaction I get from my job and the need to finally get closure on my gender identity issues.
Donna
P.S. Probably worth mentioning that I am post FFS and have long hair which I wear tied back at work. While I'm no beauty, my appearance is feminine enough for me to be frequently called "Madame" by third parties eg. at airport security, in restaurants, hôtels...even when dressed as a man.
truck driver I blend in so well people think im a lesbian :icon_lol:
I got called a dyke a lot when I was a bus driver
I was a nurse and then a nurse anesthetist, CRNA, with a specialty in obstetrics until I retired. Many people assumed I was therefore gay (I am BI). Work roles are fraught with stereotypes. I thoroughly enjoyed my career in a female dominated arena. I have also worked in factories and in rough railroad jobs where men too often treated each other as competitors. As a community activist I see predominantly women out volunteering and the real force for social change.
I used to work in a factory doing continuous roll forming until i had a really bad accident that destroyed my right shoulder and several disks in my back. We were placing a new set of rollers on the line and our overhead crane slipped. I wasn't out at that point so i wouldn't know how transitioning in that setting or company would go.
Right now I am back to what I did before I started to fly again.
I am driving various farming machinery. I enjoy my job, I have lots of freedom, no early mornings. I can look how the hell I want and they totally accept me for being trans. And those who I work for are like my second family, I will probably stay here for a long time now. I have had my adventures regarding work. Now I just want to be me and get some money to survive.
Quote from: Madison_dawn on April 14, 2013, 12:12:46 PM
truck driver I blend in so well people think im a lesbian :icon_lol:
Wow, another truckdriver here.
Ugh. I wish I had a real job. I hold a sign for a body piercing/cigarette store. It's my first job though, so it was gonna suck. But holding a sign is really, really low. I need a new one and fast.
I have no job, and am rapidly losing hope of ever finding one.
I am a Network Engineer at a college. Not out at work because that would likely mean I am out OF work. :)
Woot! Just got a new job doing passion party consulting and waiting on my back ground check for apple.
I'm a full time student... and play online poker for extra cash hehe.. My goal is to save enough for a boob job from playing Poker :P
Quote from: kokochan900 on April 17, 2013, 04:51:33 PM
Ugh. I wish I had a real job. I hold a sign for a body piercing/cigarette store. It's my first job though, so it was gonna suck. But holding a sign is really, really low. I need a new one and fast.
I don't really see that as a "low" job. As long as you are the best damn sign holder that you can be, it is an honest and respect worthy job. I mowed grass 15 years ago and made 60-70KK per year doing it. I worked my butt off then went into the real estate business for about 7 years.
I'm retired, every day is Saturday! ;D
I started in a TV and radio repair shop when I was 13 and stayed in that field until just before transition when I got into industrial maintenance for a year. I moved away, transitioned (and SRS), and worked in high-end audio repair for awhile before moving back into industrial electrical/electronics. Eventually I moved in to engineering and design and finished the last 30 years of my career in that capacity with a major utility. And I did it all as a girl when it was tough to be taken seriously! ;)
I tried to transition on the job. I worked IT at a large LGBT friendly company. I came to my director and told him I was transgender and planned to transition in about 2 months. A month later I was laid off, about a month before I was to transition on the job. Of course they disguised it as "cut backs" but was really just a purge of the undesirables. They laid off about 10 people. All the others laid off either had issues with attendance or productivity or had personality conflicts. I never missed work, always on time, did a good job, never caused trouble. So I find it hard to believe that me coming out didn't play a part. A lot of people were shocked when I was let go. My cubemate, bless her heart, was so pissed she up and quit a week later because she was so disgusted by the management there.
Finding work after transition has been a bitch but I keep plugging away. Currently still unemployed.
Quote from: Sadie on May 16, 2013, 09:55:11 AM
I tried to transition on the job. I worked IT at a large LGBT friendly company. I came to my director and told him I was transgender and planned to transition in about 2 months. A month later I was laid off, about a month before I was to transition on the job. Of course they disguised it as "cut backs" but was really just a purge of the undesirables. They laid off about 10 people. All the others laid off either had issues with attendance or productivity or had personality conflicts. I never missed work, always on time, did a good job, never caused trouble. So I find it hard to believe that me coming out didn't play a part. A lot of people were shocked when I was let go. My cubemate, bless her heart, was so pissed she up and quit a week later because she was so disgusted by the management there.
Finding work after transition has been a bitch but I keep plugging away. Currently still unemployed.
I'm sorry Sadie ((Hugs)), all that comes to mind right now about your former employers is (the sorry bastards!)
I'm a Graphic Design Major with a Minor in Advertising at VCUarts. I usually don't do much work due to the schedule the art school puts us through. When I do work though, I usually do some freelance work here and there and I also work in the graphics lab at my school. I did work at Starbucks but I got tired of all the drama and quit last fall. It wasn't drama relating to me I just worked with a bunch of overly dramatic high school girls.... ::)
Working at a large IT company. Officially LGBT friendly, with 100 points on the HRC index for the past years. As I'm in Europe, I don't really have to worry about hidden agendas to prevent insurance premiums going up for the company, seeing as my health insurance is independent. Despite all those great conditions, I'm of course still scared quite a bit about what will happen once I tell HR...
Traveling custodian, yes on the job but not for long. My 'guardian' is leaving.
I'm a support analyst and tech writer for a software company. I'd been with my current employer for about 7 years when I began transition.
I am disabled, on SSI, I was a Systems Analyst worked in oil and defense industry both as male and female, transitioned on the job once
I became disabled when the were making me do the work of 3 people, just too much
I used to be in the flooring trades. I did that for about 10 years or so. I made pretty good money, but I knew it wasn't a field I could stay in if I ever wanted a real shot at transitioning. After that, I got into fabrication/assembly of products for the oil industry. Since then I've managed to do that position extremely well. I now design the product that I once assembled and fabricated.
When I do go full time/come out to everyone I will have to change companies for sure. I work with about 5 family members. Over the years they have let it be known that if they even knew someone was gay, they would find an excuse to fire them. Which is highly illegal and unethical. But the person that said that, is currently my boss. If and when I do come out to my employer and the rest of my family, I'm not really sure what is going to happen. Since I'm in california, they technically can't fire me for my gender identity. But, they will probably fire me for some other miniscule thing. The worst thing about it is, I'm great at my job. I love the people at the company a great deal. If I could, I would retire with the comapny. But, its the few bigots that are ruining it for me. They just happen to be my family members on top of it.It is still something that is holding my progress back.
<3 Liv
Quote from: Olivia-Anne on May 19, 2013, 02:00:48 PM
When I do go full time/come out to everyone I will have to change companies for sure. I work with about 5 family members. Over the years they have let it be known that if they even knew someone was gay, they would find an excuse to fire them. Which is highly illegal and unethical. But the person that said that, is currently my boss. If and when I do come out to my employer and the rest of my family, I'm not really sure what is going to happen. Since I'm in california, they technically can't fire me for my gender identity. But, they will probably fire me for some other miniscule thing. The worst thing about it is, I'm great at my job. I love the people at the company a great deal. If I could, I would retire with the comapny. But, its the few bigots that are ruining it for me. They just happen to be my family members on top of it.It is still something that is holding my progress back.
<3 Liv
That's unfortunate! You might just gather any awards and written commentary by your employers and document things from here on out as kind of a "what if" preemptory move just in case you need a little leverage in the future, as in worst case scenario, with documentation they might see their way clear to award a substantial severance if they feel it's necessary to terminate you. CYA!
I am a night auditor at a hotel. It is a near to no work, but pays close to minimum :/
Fortunately I live in very tourist spot, where the hotels business is constantly looking for people with experience so even if I get fired then finding another job would be a peace of cake :)
Quote from: Shantel on May 19, 2013, 02:10:58 PM
That's unfortunate! You might just gather any awards and written commentary by your employers and document things from here on out as kind of a "what if" preemptory move just in case you need a little leverage in the future, as in worst case scenario, with documentation they might see their way clear to award a substantial severance if they feel it's necessary to terminate you. CYA!
I'm way ahead of you on that front. About 6 months ago, I had a written job offer from a different company. In-turn, my current company gave me a written offer to match. (35% raise :o ) They also stated in the letter the reason for my promotion and raise being that I have done an exceptional job since I was hired 5 years ago. They also took it upon themselves to announce to the company ,via E-mail, that I was a prime example of how they want to promote from within the company. It was a big deal because I was going from fabrication to design. An unheard of promotion in our company history. I also plan to come out just after a review that I have coming up in about 3 months. Thank you for the suggestion Auntie Shan, but I am already doing it! hehe
<3 Liv
Engineer, PE.
There are 14 disclosed transg* at work. 2 are disclosed transitioning and soon to be 3 (me).
Quote from: Cynthia Michelle on May 19, 2013, 03:08:01 PM
Engineer, PE.
There are 14 disclosed transg* at work. 2 are disclosed transitioning and soon to be 3 (me).
:o Wow, maybe I should send my resume'. Do you need an electrical designer there? :laugh:
<3 Liv
I work at a Hospital, all design work is through consultants and PE stamped.
I have a feeling most of the Transg* are FTM. I would estimate 90% female employees. Females are in leadership and males are in subordinate roles, with the exception of 2 departments.
I'm a high school teacher currently working in the fields of Theatre and English. I also write novels.
I'm an english customer service rep/internet sales/said website manager..kind of.. for an aftermarket LED company in Korea. The only native English speaker in the whole company, so I'm the person people talk to from around the world. I have a feeling I'm going to have to quit when THAT time comes.
I'm a former independent property claims adjuster and worked for three companies and their client companies simultaneously. Right now I would be headed for Moore, Oklahoma. I enjoyed helping people put their lives back together.
Quote from: Jess42 on April 17, 2013, 08:42:44 AM
Wow, another truckdriver here.
We are everywhere :P
I do seriously want to get out of the field myself, but my experience is they care about performance way more than appearance, so that is a plus.
I'm an OB/Prenatal nurse.
Quote from: JessicaH on May 16, 2013, 05:17:30 AM
I don't really see that as a "low" job. As long as you are the best damn sign holder that you can be, it is an honest and respect worthy job. I mowed grass 15 years ago and made 60-70KK per year doing it. I worked my butt off then went into the real estate business for about 7 years.
I have to disagree with you there. It's hard to find passion in something that a billboard does just as well. In fact, billboards are better because they're full time 24/7. On a positive note though, I got a new job making camping equipment for a small, locally owned business! :D I make sooooo much more money there than I used to at my old job. I can now actually afford my transition. :')
Fringe playwright and stage director.
Since circa '97, I'm one of the founders of a medium size dot-com company, which didn't go bust.
Quote from: kokochan900 on May 24, 2013, 07:10:59 AM
I have to disagree with you there. It's hard to find passion in something that a billboard does just as well. In fact, billboards are better because they're full time 24/7. On a positive note though, I got a new job making camping equipment for a small, locally owned business! :D I make sooooo much more money there than I used to at my old job. I can now actually afford my transition. :')
Score! :eusa_clap: