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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Real-Life Experience => Topic started by: WorkerBeast on June 06, 2013, 02:17:41 AM

Title: The road to full time
Post by: WorkerBeast on June 06, 2013, 02:17:41 AM
Hi there,
I want to get to full time but I am constrained by finances and body. When I go out I tend to not let it bother me and function as I did before it was demanded that I act female, after all part of this is a state of mind. I could be over thinking it because I am nervous that I will not being about to be free but what steps can I take until outside factors fall into place for me?
Title: Re: The road to full time
Post by: Jamie D on June 19, 2013, 05:27:55 AM
I don't see anything wrong with a gradual approach, especially with finances being a consideration.

That should not stop you from experimenting and finding your style.
Title: The road to full time
Post by: Jen-from-IL on June 19, 2013, 06:02:01 AM
Quote from: WorkerBeast on June 06, 2013, 02:17:41 AM
Hi there,
I want to get to full time but I am constrained by finances and body. When I go out I tend to not let it bother me and function as I did before it was demanded that I act female, after all part of this is a state of mind. I could be over thinking it because I am nervous that I will not being about to be free but what steps can I take until outside factors fall into place for me?

You sound exactly how I was a year ago. Finances are a huge consideration. I'm up to a out $6000 in electrolysis as well as the cost of clothes, makeup, the lot. I found if I waited until I was ready, I would never have transitioned. I had to set a goal date and live with it. Having my manager at work meet with the other members of my team was a milestone as well, as there was no going back even if I wanted to. :)

Find your own time, do what you can to be yourself and things will work out. I overanalyze everything, but I finally had to stop and make the decision. You will too, in your own time,
Title: Re: The road to full time
Post by: WorkerBeast on June 19, 2013, 03:52:00 PM
Quote from: Jen-from-IL on June 19, 2013, 06:02:01 AM
You sound exactly how I was a year ago. Finances are a huge consideration. I'm up to a out $6000 in electrolysis as well as the cost of clothes, makeup, the lot. I found if I waited until I was ready, I would never have transitioned. I had to set a goal date and live with it. Having my manager at work meet with the other members of my team was a milestone as well, as there was no going back even if I wanted to. :)

Find your own time, do what you can to be yourself and things will work out. I overanalyze everything, but I finally had to stop and make the decision. You will too, in your own time,
Thank you.