Poll
Question:
what feild do you work in
Option 1: transportation
Option 2: retail
Option 3: medical
Option 4: law enforcement
Option 5: dock/factory
Option 6: other
Option 7: Education
Option 8: Student
Option 9: I.T.
Option 10: Military
just a quick look for the its and giggles of it.
I am in the medical feild ;D
I am a deli clerk... And searching...
Quote from: Emo on January 11, 2014, 12:49:35 AM
I am a deli clerk... And searching...
then mark other you goober :P
Oh its a poll. Im on the app so i cant see it. Hold on.
ohhhhh ok thats fine lol
Voted!
Id love to work in a clothing store if i lived close to one. Or electronics... Just not food service. Hate food service.
forgot food service...... dang it..... do i need to add it?
Neh. Other is fine.
okay ;D
Lol. I have to put "other" on my ethnicity too. It always says "hispanic only" or "african american/native american (not hispanic)".
so you fall under the other catigory all around lmao
Im third gender AND third ethnic. Lol
I work at the only convenience/gas/grocery store in town. I'm the assistant manager and currently I guess the acting manager since she is out recovering from an aneurysm for a good while. I actually like working with the public and all the locals know me well enough and respect me.
I work as a toolroom machinist. In simplest terms, I make things that do stuff ;D
I like that it's never a dull moment. There's always something coming through the shop that is different and challenging. There's rarely the same thing twice
I am getting ready to go to work now...well I'm doing my pre-out-of-bed coffee/internet/procrastinating routine. I really need to get going crap!
Right now I work at a University bookstore, so I put retail, but I am also in nursing school now so soon I can put medical!!
I do think you should put food service on there, that is a big one! Emo my last job I worked in a sandwich shop so I get it. At least we didn't have a fryer or grill which makes cleaning stuff nice and easy.
Former Flight Paramedic/Firefighter (28 years). Oh, but the garbage I had as a child. My first job ever, seriously, cleaning out horse stalls. ::)
I am a maintenance supervisor for Alcoa, So far I am getting great support there, only working with the hr and management so far, will be full time next month so we will see
Jerri
Work as a medic in the army currently working on going to nursing school when I get out.
Currently I work for a hospital on their electronic medical records system.
I am a paralegal at a small law firm. I put "other".
Where is the I dont work option :) :P
Id love to work on a video games store , music store,,,or whatever
Quote from: MiaOhMya! on January 11, 2014, 07:40:30 AM
I do think you should put food service on there, that is a big one! Emo my last job I worked in a sandwich shop so I get it. At least we didn't have a fryer or grill which makes cleaning stuff nice and easy.
We have a fryer. Not a grill tho.
Its easy to clean. Just drain, spray, and refill.
Altho i clean everything else... every nite... Alone... Its not fun.
Quote from: FalsePrincess on January 11, 2014, 10:44:57 AM
Where is the I dont work option :) :P
Id love to work on a video games store , music store,,,or whatever
I want to work at bestbuy. :)
Good pay and decent job that wont get on my nerves.
Have broom, will travel? Nope not on there.
Quote from: FalsePrincess on January 11, 2014, 10:44:57 AM
Where is the I dont work option :) :P
Id love to work on a video games store , music store,,,or whatever
That would have to fall under "other" lol
I was in the medical field, but I have recently returned to doing HVAC, yes HVAC technican as a female :3
I don't work anywhere. All I do is sleep and play video games.
Seriously though, I'm in the process of applying to three jobs. Hopefully I can be finished applying by the end of this week if I stop procrastinating.
currently unemployed but I just been to a job interviuw and seams it 90% I get the job each weekend or every second weekend on a small factory where you are to count and pack fruit. ::) the money is low so I may also need to aply for another job but we'll see how it goes.
other. Retired navy working food service repair
I work at a tertiary care teaching hospital and research center.
I'm in Education, which needs to be added to the poll!
I work as a school improvement consultant.
Definitely add education!
I teach in HE. At least until I get fired for growing breasts :D
stay at home mom
Other, retired.
Preschool teacher, kids are between 1-4
Quote from: Teela Renee on January 12, 2014, 05:14:45 AM
I was in the medical field, but I have recently returned to doing HVAC, yes HVAC technican as a female :3
HVAC is part of what I do. A woman in this field is rare. I've seen 2 in 15 years.
OK ladies and gents. I will reset the poll and add food service as well as education that will happen sometime today all depends on how busy I get. If there is anything else I should add let me know before I say I reset the poll.
I was a software engineer all my working life. That includes just over a year after transition. Now I'm a pensioner.
Quote from: Sheala on January 13, 2014, 05:29:25 AM
OK ladies and gents. I will reset the poll and add food service as well as education that will happen sometime today all depends on how busy I get. If there is anything else I should add let me know before I say I reset the poll.
Yes add "student" and "I'm looking for work...meh." or something to that extent. Thank you love the thread! :) :)
Quote from: MaryXYX on January 13, 2014, 06:50:12 AM
I was a software engineer all my working life. That includes just over a year after transition. Now I'm a pensioner.
Nice. How is it being trans and NOT having to work? That must be enjoyable. Also wow you must have seen lots of changes in the software industry during your tenure huh? That must be...weird? Satisfying? Relieved you don't hafta keep up anymore? Well just good on ya and thanks for the various software I sure use them and their successors a lot! **pats you on shoulder** ;D
Quote from: Carolynn on January 13, 2014, 04:39:11 AM
HVAC is part of what I do. A woman in this field is rare. I've seen 2 in 15 years.
I had two new HVAC units installed a few years back. My 'attic' is a walk-in with plenty of head room and space to roam, they loved me!
Quote from: MiaOhMya! on January 13, 2014, 08:15:36 AM
Nice. How is it being trans and NOT having to work? That must be enjoyable. Also wow you must have seen lots of changes in the software industry during your tenure huh? That must be...weird? Satisfying? Relieved you don't hafta keep up anymore? Well just good on ya and thanks for the various software I sure use them and their successors a lot! **pats you on shoulder** ;D
I get out and about a lot more now. Social work, feminist activism, all sorts of things. It's a lot more fun than working on a computer firewall, and probably more real benefit too.
hmm I guess I'm the odd ball. I work in law enforcement as a Corrections Officer in a all male prison. :police: I'm kind of curious on how all the rapists and murders will handle my change... :o lol
I am a web developer / database designer. Love my job :)
I Transport bacon, so I put transport. I really do want to get into a different field, driving a tractor trailer is about as boring as it gets tbh.
I'm an upper manager for our international team and our company is involved in equipment for offshore and land based oil and gas drilling E&P (exploration and production).
Quote from: Hikari on January 13, 2014, 10:47:47 AM
I Transport bacon, so I put transport. I really do want to get into a different field, driving a tractor trailer is about as boring as it gets tbh.
I always thought driving a big truck would be kinda fun. At least its just you out there! Honestly too, thank you for the bacon;I loooove it! :icon_boogy:
Quote from: MaryXYX on January 13, 2014, 09:26:50 AM
I get out and about a lot more now. Social work, feminist activism, all sorts of things. It's a lot more fun than working on a computer firewall, and probably more real benefit too.
Yeah, I bet lots of people retire and find themselves more involved in things they care about simply due to the increase in free-time. I will say activism and such is much more important; now you tear down walls instead of making them impenetrable (social wall vs firewall...you get what I mean. ;)) Glad you're finally doing what you love though!
I'm a teacher, though I['m not a teacher because - ya know...
so where i actually work is retail - specifically, in the backroom at Walmart. The pay sucks but otherwise it's not a terrible job. also, there's an above average chance i'm going to score a promotion within the next couple of months.
I am lawyer and picked "other".
Quote from: MiaOhMya! on January 13, 2014, 02:49:33 PM
I always thought driving a big truck would be kinda fun. At least its just you out there! Honestly too, thank you for the bacon;I loooove it! :icon_boogy:
Some people love it, I get to sing my heart out (and I am a
TERRIBLE singer) to the radio, and practice my voice as much as I want being alone all the time. The problem is I am not the sort of person who likes to be alone all the time, and I really have a bit of a passion for technology so I feel like I am wasting my time doing this. At least I deal only with finished product, not the trucks that actually haul the pigs (they smell soooo bad), not sure if I could work on that end of the production chain.
I'm a self employed programmer. Although I'd like to learn the design side of software and web design. I dabble but its something I've never really committed to.
I hate the idea of working for someone else, its just...unnatural to me. I like to be in control of my own destiny, and feel I can only do that if I get my way....sounds a bit selfish but I think in some situations you have to be.
Military.. USAF to be specific
Software engineer
Retired early from being a guitar technician/luthier/guitar dealer.
Now I'm a happy housewife.
My wife is a partner at a big LA law firm, so whatever money I made was "in the noise" anyway, especially after taxes. Why work a job that pisses you off more often than not if you don't have to?
I may end up buying an existing business or two in the coming years.
International Government, i.e. the UN.
Quote from: KarinMcD on January 14, 2014, 11:38:16 AM
International Government, i.e. the UN.
What do you do there?
Quote from: Mickie on January 14, 2014, 01:39:04 PM
What do you do there?
Can't tell you... Would have to kill you
must be CIA then :police:
Quote from: Natallie553 on January 14, 2014, 02:16:46 PM
must be CIA then :police:
Stop reading my emails please :P
Quote from: Natallie553 on January 13, 2014, 10:10:13 AM
hmm I guess I'm the odd ball. I work in law enforcement as a Corrections Officer in a all male prison. :police: I'm kind of curious on how all the rapists and murders will handle my change... :o lol
Nope, I have a mentor who was sheriff before her transition and is now a parole officer.
Quote from: Emo on January 14, 2014, 11:44:30 AM
What do you do there?
I help keep the secret government in power. ;)
Database programmer.
Quote from: KarinMcD on January 15, 2014, 09:31:17 AM
I help keep the secret government in power. ;)
Database programmer.
Sooo... Nerds are the government? :p
Worked retail over the summer in the many souvenir and clothing stores my family owns in the Mackinac Straits area. Hated life for 3 months. The pay wasn't really worth it, due to the working conditions, lack of technological assistance (no barcodes, no computerized inventory, nada,) and the rude customers. Some were OK, but I accidentally insulted one evidently and she was so angry, I tried to apologise, but just stormed out of the store, demanding a refund (which we weren't allowed to do.)
What I'd really like to work in? Architecture, but my school doesn't offer that. Or maybe I could be a critic for Skytrax. But I'm going with psychology. A brain doctor, so I don't have to deal with the blood and guts that the rest of the medical profession does.
Quote from: Christine167 on January 15, 2014, 06:14:33 AM
Nope, I have a mentor who was sheriff before her transition and is now a parole officer.
You found a rare mentor then! Ive been thinking about switching to PD but I think I should wait until i transition first.
I am a computer support technician, working online from home...
Probably one of the best jobs you could have during transition. :)
Quote from: Natallie553 on January 15, 2014, 03:59:40 PM
You found a rare mentor then! Ive been thinking about switching to PD but I think I should wait until i transition first.
If you find yourself near the Augusta/Aiken/Charleston area searching for a position look me up. I still have friends and family here working for the local PD and Jails.
And should any of you work in the medical field and hear of a need for an Epic analyst let me know please. Especially if you live someplace warm and sunny :D
Quote from: Christine167 on January 15, 2014, 09:04:55 PM
If you find yourself near the Augusta/Aiken/Charleston area searching for a position look me up. I still have friends and family here working for the local PD and Jails.
And should any of you work in the medical field and hear of a need for an Epic analyst let me know please. Especially if you live someplace warm and sunny :D
I'll have to remember that :D anything is possible in the future. Thanks :)
I won't say WHERE I work, but I will say WHAT I do. :D
I've been a hospital based radiologic technologist for 20+ years.
Freelance video content creator/editor, and independent photojournalist. So the "where" is usually my home studio :)
Speaking of which, back to work. Deadline, meet procrastination. Ugh.
I own an art related company with customers all over the country, it keeps me out of trouble and pays the bills ;)
Quote from: Beyond on January 17, 2014, 12:47:57 AM
I won't say WHERE I work, but I will say WHAT I do. :D
I've been a hospital based radiologic technologist for 20+ years.
Awesome, good to hear from another someone else in Radiology. :)
Quote from: Natallie553 on January 13, 2014, 10:10:13 AM
hmm I guess I'm the odd ball. I work in law enforcement as a Corrections Officer in a all male prison. :police: I'm kind of curious on how all the rapists and murders will handle my change... :o lol
I worked a three year stint in our D.O.C. system. If you have their respect now it will only get better because of the fortitude it takes to transition. Remember, they greatly value bravery and courage. You should be OK. If their are new knuckle heads who try to bother you the unit heavies will take care of that for you as long as you have treated them with respect and dignity in the past, which I bet you have. :)
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on January 19, 2014, 07:17:21 AM
I worked a three year stint in our D.O.C. system. If you have their respect now it will only get better because of the fortitude it takes to transition. Remember, they greatly value bravery and courage. You should be OK. If their are new knuckle heads who try to bother you the unit heavies will take care of that for you as long as you have treated them with respect and dignity in the past, which I bet you have. :)
To be honest, I truly had no idea how inmates would act. I think your right! Most of them completely operate on the respect, courage, and self struggle mentality. I've always did my best to keep my word on helping them and only layed down the law to the butt-head critters. Its relieving to finally get someone's experience on transitioning in the DOC. :police: Because there is next to nothing that I have found.
Surprised to see IT field not listed as an option since its a pretty big one these days. Software engineer here.
Also in IT
System admin for a small MSP
I'm a designer/drafter for a fairly large sign company. Moving more towards the drafting and further away from the design not by choice though.
I'm shocked how many of us are in IT/Tech.
Programmers, Designers, Developers, Freelancers, etc. Surely there's some sort of reason for that?
Also in IT.
Support Engineer for enterprise storage appliances.
Last 3 gigs:
Self-employed IT Support, working from home.
Public High School Vocational Instructor.
Improv Actor.
Acting was the most fun. Teaching was the most rewarding.
Looking for a career change though. I really don't want to be fixing computers for people anymore. Not sure where I'm heading next.
(I have also worked as an Actuarial Technician, an Archaeologist, a Numismatist, a Pizza-Deliverer, a Mall Cop, a Bookstore Co-Owner, a Video Editor & a Ladies Shoe Salesman. Life has been interesting :D )
I selected "Other" ... it seemed to fit (as always).
Apprentice Signals Maintenance Technician on the railway.
Quote from: ConfusedHumanUK on January 23, 2014, 07:45:26 AM
I'm shocked how many of us are in IT/Tech.
Programmers, Designers, Developers, Freelancers, etc. Surely there's some sort of reason for that?
I started in mainframe ops which evolved into systems analyst, so i t based as well
I'm a veterinary assistant. I love it. Trying to decide if I want to go back to school and become a registered tech or pursue vet school.
I am after finishing my pharmacy and biochemistry degree, but I have worked with pharmacovigilance.
My routine could be resumed as picking up the phone and collecting reports of adverse reactions from patients in use of some meds...
And one thing I have noticed lol mostly girls work on this kind of department...it doesnt' seem a very male thing to do, answer the phone and be kind with people in need of assistance lol
there really should be more options to this poll.
Anyway, I voted other....I work on my family farm
Quote from: Oriah on January 26, 2014, 08:49:16 AM
there really should be more options to this poll.
Anyway, I voted other....I work on my family farm
Not having I.T. as an option was a major flaw it appears... :-X
I'm self employed in the financial services area. I've also developed software that I license to companies (SHOCKER!).
I own a business with a partner. First year and really struggling. Honestly, I'd love to have a job in a boutique or something like that. Pretty girly I know, but I'd be happy.
I'm a network engineer, but I would kill to have kids and be a stay at home mom.
OK ladies and gents I hate to tell you this. I reset the poll with more choices. if you had posted or voted before please choose again.
again sorry for the reset.
Still work in retail(currently asst. manager/acting manager) at a local gas/grocery type convenience store. Although we also do food as well and expanding this spring with a sub shop and they are supposed to put in one of those silly beer caves.
I revoted for the correct law enforcement spelling ;)
Working as a RN
Quote from: MiaOhMya! on January 13, 2014, 02:49:33 PM
I always thought driving a big truck would be kinda fun. At least its just you out there! Honestly too, thank you for the bacon;I loooove it! :icon_boogy:
Believe me , it is nothing fun about it , the fun part is independent of the job itself : being alone /travelling /seeing the world can be accomplished without working this.
I worked as a truck driver for a long time now and I just realized how stupid I was choosing that
At least in Europe it is one of the most risky , underpaid in relation with the amount of work , dirty , family ruining jobs
It only made me more of a loner , I feel uncomfortable when I am between people (maybe because I still look and dress like a man ) , not to mention it develops a lot of masculine features and traits .
Luckily , I will be out of this soon .
So truck driver as my job , but not for long , I hope I will either get a job in the standard female jobs area or I will do something on my own and trying to get some money out of it .
I am retired on disability. But my last position was an ASE certified auto mechanic. Oh the memories if occasionally wearing a bra under my uniform. The first time was so long ago, before I had any clue as to my true self.
I'm in IT but I always wanted to be a commercial artist, so my chosen career couldn't be more different than my preferred career. Although I do artwork on the side so everyone wins (lol)
Currently military geospatial intelligence analyst but soon leaving the mil to go to college for I.T.
Quote from: Claudia_FF on February 02, 2014, 12:16:52 PM
Believe me , it is nothing fun about it , the fun part is independent of the job itself : being alone /travelling /seeing the world can be accomplished without working this.
I worked as a truck driver for a long time now and I just realized how stupid I was choosing that
At least in Europe it is one of the most risky , underpaid in relation with the amount of work , dirty , family ruining jobs
It only made me more of a loner , I feel uncomfortable when I am between people (maybe because I still look and dress like a man ) , not to mention it develops a lot of masculine features and traits .
Luckily , I will be out of this soon .
So truck driver as my job , but not for long , I hope I will either get a job in the standard female jobs area or I will do something on my own and trying to get some money out of it .
I hear you, it isn't really any better in the United States. I have been doing it only for a few years, just because it was very easy to get into. I am attempting to get into the IT field, hopefully this will be the last year I ever have to shift gears in a vehicle lol, I swear my left leg has is more muscular than my right just because I push the clutch so much in my truck with it's 10 speed transmission.
Still choose medical. I do work in I.T. but I do so at hospital and I am in fact an x-ray tech.
Working in cube land these days I kind of wish that I had stayed in x-ray land. At least there I could hide somewhat while going through the awkward stages of transition.
Let's just say the unbiquitous IT polo shirts aren't cutting hiding the boobs so much anymore. At least in hospital scrubs they are so ill fitting that I could hide a whole extra body in there and no one would notice...
I'm in IT :).
Quote from: Oriah on January 26, 2014, 08:49:16 AM
there really should be more options to this poll.
Anyway, I voted other....I work on my family farm
That's soo cool! I probably have a very romantic idea of farm life lol.
My diet is very farm-like. I'm trying to make everything I possibly can from scratch (bread etc), while not eating any processed foods whenever possible. Now, someone get me a cow. ;D
Quote from: Hikari on February 02, 2014, 05:39:10 PM
I hear you, it isn't really any better in the United States. I have been doing it only for a few years, just because it was very easy to get into. I am attempting to get into the IT field, hopefully this will be the last year I ever have to shift gears in a vehicle lol, I swear my left leg has is more muscular than my right just because I push the clutch so much in my truck with it's 10 speed transmission.
IT may not be the best field to go for, unless you really love computers. A friend of mine with A+, Net+ & Apple Essentials 10.6 certifications was turned down a few days ago for a $16k p.a. position because the employer found someone better qualified. This was for a Help-Desk Support Centre job.
Quote from: Hikari on February 02, 2014, 05:39:10 PM
I hear you, it isn't really any better in the United States. I have been doing it only for a few years, just because it was very easy to get into. I am attempting to get into the IT field, hopefully this will be the last year I ever have to shift gears in a vehicle lol, I swear my left leg has is more muscular than my right just because I push the clutch so much in my truck with it's 10 speed transmission.
You know what is interesting , that I don't even like driving :D Or I could enjoy some driving but not with the real life traffic and responsibility . Now I got somehow more comfortable , but anyway , off-work I drove a car only once since driving school . Before accepting myself , I felt it was a defect that I am scared to drive . Now I feel great about that , makes me feel more feminine , and also it feels that I allow the real me to emerge by not forcing myself into doing things I instinctively tend to reject.One more week and I am free from driving . My legs are safe , for the last 7 months I drove an 'automatic' ;)
Quote from: TessaMarie on February 07, 2014, 02:47:26 PM
IT may not be the best field to go for, unless you really love computers. A friend of mine with A+, Net+ & Apple Essentials 10.6 certifications was turned down a few days ago for a $16k p.a. position because the employer found someone better qualified. This was for a Help-Desk Support Centre job.
I do, specifically I love Linux and I love Pascal. Now I doubt I could get a job doing anything with Pascal (does anyone use Delphi these days? I use Lazarus/FreePascal) but there are a bunch of datacenters near me, and they all run linux. I would get my foot in the door anyway I can, but the Linux and networking certs are what I am most interested in. I would much rather get a job where they use Debian (why is RHEL/Fedora so popular?) but, I would take a job doing basically anything that can get me home everyday, especially if they give transportation vouchers for the Metro/VRE/MARC trains (many jobs here do).
Quote from: Hikari on February 08, 2014, 10:44:09 AM
I do, specifically I love Linux and I love Pascal. Now I doubt I could get a job doing anything with Pascal (does anyone use Delphi these days? I use Lazarus/FreePascal) but there are a bunch of datacenters near me, and they all run linux. I would get my foot in the door anyway I can, but the Linux and networking certs are what I am most interested in. I would much rather get a job where they use Debian (why is RHEL/Fedora so popular?) but, I would take a job doing basically anything that can get me home everyday, especially if they give transportation vouchers for the Metro/VRE/MARC trains (many jobs here do).
You'd probably struggle with finding work for Pascal to be honest. Most places are using PHP, Python and Ruby these days. A better option is to maybe look at jobs you'd like and see what the requirements are, then learn those skills :)
One thing that is worth learning - Objective-C. Make iOS apps with it, you make a ton of cash :)
Had to put I.T., even though I'm retired.
I'm a web manager/graphic designer at a large university.
University student. Ugh, I hope I get a job after. Summers are the worst, apparently people have to be super qualified just to bag groceries.
I work in education. I'm a middle/high school teacher. I love the job but I wish it wasn't in the spotlight of the community so much.
Just another driver here and part time musician. Yeah and you other folks are right it gets old and boring really fast. The best thing for me about it was that I owned and still own the truck but once you cross the US at least 10 times there is nothing left to see that's new another plus side is that I am alone unless I am loading, unloading and getting fuel. Dangerous, underpaid, underappreciated, overworked and overstressed sums up driving a truck in the US especially east of the Mississippi River.
Grad school student.... Almost done though!
Quote from: beaver on February 26, 2014, 05:05:39 PM
University student. Ugh, I hope I get a job after. Summers are the worst, apparently people have to be super qualified just to bag groceries.
I agree with this... When did it become so hard to find a simple summer or part time job.. I've got two bachelor degrees and have been denied a plethora of jobs over the past year and a half that I was certainly qualified for... only to walk into those establishments later and find people who are clearly under qualified for the position working there... Its absurd. (that or they want to pay me 7.25 an hour.... I'm certainly not above it if I need it to live, but come on guys.. Really?!)
QuoteI'm shocked how many of us are in IT/Tech.
Programmers, Designers, Developers, Freelancers, etc. Surely there's some sort of reason for that?
I'm sorry but I really cant add any reason but I totally agree with you that it is too common to simply be coincidental. I belong to a trans* support group in RL and there is a large number of IT professionals in the group as well. I would love to hear theories on why there is such a large number of IT professionals that apparently are trans *.
I've noticed a strong overlap between IT professionals and Aspergers, also between being trans* and Aspergers, but so far not such a lot between being trans* and being an IT professional.
One reason may simply be that there are A LOT of IT jobs out there nowadays. Another may be that oftentimes trans people don't like to go out into public very often, and thus end up spending a lot of time with their computers/working on computers because its so easily a non face-to-face activity.
I'm finishing up my PhD in comparative literature but also worked for a number of years as a web and graphic designer, after getting an MFA in visual art. I just like school. :)
Quote from: GnomeKid on March 07, 2014, 10:27:29 PM
Grad school student.... Almost done though!
I agree with this... When did it become so hard to find a simple summer or part time job.. I've got two bachelor degrees and have been denied a plethora of jobs over the past year and a half that I was certainly qualified for... only to walk into those establishments later and find people who are clearly under qualified for the position working there... Its absurd. (that or they want to pay me 7.25 an hour.... I'm certainly not above it if I need it to live, but come on guys.. Really?!)
No experience=no job=no experience.
I see so many people getting jobs from their connections with people, that sometimes it's hard to not get envious because I feel better qualified. I hate consumerism and how much we rely on it to create enough jobs needed for us.
Sorry that was sorta a ranty post, but I definitely can understand how you feel. I'm only halfway through my Bachelor's, I can't imagine the rejections you face having gone through the trouble of two.
Quote from: beaver on March 08, 2014, 10:13:39 PM
No experience=no job=no experience.
I see so many people getting jobs from their connections with people, that sometimes it's hard to not get envious because I feel better qualified. I hate consumerism and how much we rely on it to create enough jobs needed for us.
Sorry that was sorta a ranty post, but I definitely can understand how you feel. I'm only halfway through my Bachelor's, I can't imagine the rejections you face having gone through the trouble of two.
Yea... from such intellectual institutions as Home Depot... and Moes southwest grill =p bastards. Granted I haven't attempted to apply for full time jobs as there isn't much time with school... maybe I'll have better luck actually applying in my field(s)
I work for the US Federal Government as a government program specialist. I overlook the government program and make sure it is functioning correctly. I put "other".
Factory for me.......
Quote from: GnomeKid on March 08, 2014, 01:34:19 PM
One reason may simply be that there are A LOT of IT jobs out there noywadays. Another may be that oftentimes trans people don't like to go out into public very often, and thus end up spending a lot of time with their computers/working on computers because its so easily a non face-to-face activity.
There are not THAT many IT jobs out there, without having an unrealistic amount of experience in a given area. Companies are looking for an edge, and moving away from the status quo. There are a lot of job ads out there, and companies love to say that they're desparately in need of help (looks good to investors and intimidates competitors.
Retail/admin and musician, although the music has been on hold for an extended period due to a number of reasons... aaaaand I'd kinda like to tilt the balance of my main job to admin/retail... Or just ditch the retail part and get a better paying admin job that isn't as centred on dealing with the general public! :laugh:
Quote from: thevaliantx on March 11, 2014, 01:25:07 AM
There are not THAT many IT jobs out there, without having an unrealistic amount of experience in a given area. Companies are looking for an edge, and moving away from the status quo. There are a lot of job ads out there, and companies love to say that they're desparately in need of help (looks good to investors and intimidates competitors.
eh.. I'm a theatre/bio nerd... what do I know, but it certainly seems to be a large field.
Quote from: GnomeKid on March 11, 2014, 05:40:45 PM
eh.. I'm a theatre/bio nerd... what do I know, but it certainly seems to be a large field.
I have been on both sides of the desk in the IT field, specifically working for and as a technical recruiter. Unless you are incredibly good at what you do, technology-wise, or you possess skills in areas not taught in most colloges and universities, you are not going to have much luck. Beyond the above-mentioned you also have to be able to articulate this to these firms, many of whom expect applicants to be able to rewrite the world. It's an exponentially more diffcult task for someone who is trans. I don't know anything, either. ;)
I'm an Insurance Agent!
Engineer in renewable energies.
Although I want to go into grad school next year (hopefully UC Brekeley)! And continue into the research field.
(I'll have to do the voting later as I am on mobile app)
Currently, I am self-employed with a jack-of-all trades skill set and do odd-jobs if/when I can. I am also an indie author and freelance writer, but am looking to get back to school for something more permament like being a therapist/counselor of some kind.
Quote from: Ev on March 23, 2014, 10:01:51 PM
Currently, I am self-employed with a jack-of-all trades skill set and do odd-jobs if/when I can. I am also an indie author and freelance writer, but am looking to get back to school for something more permament like being a therapist/counselor of some kind.
Awesome. What do you write about?
Quote from: brianna1016 on March 24, 2014, 01:57:23 AM
Awesome. What do you write about?
Currently as of this morning, I am wrapping up a 600+ page fantasy/sci-fi epic novel that I have been editing the last 3 months. Think of it as a "more modern" Illiad, Oddysee, or Beowulf. Lots of fights, adventures, crazy monsters, and over-the-top characterization to put some flair on my personal philosophical journey disguised as a plot. As soon as my agent is back in their office, I will be shooting them the (pre-approved) manuscript. This is a HUGE revision of an old title of mine (that was in bad shape) and the first book I am going to go under the "trans me" as. I'm really trying to leave my old name behind, more so than my gender identity.
I own four copyrights currently.
When it comes to books, I do fantasy/sci-fi, memoirs, and poetry: and will continue to do these things. I may also write about my trans experience when it is a little further along.
Once in a while I ghost-write under pseudonyms for some political websites, but that's just work I do on the side. For "proffessional" and confidentiality reasons I can't even hint where I do these.
Well, currently I am unemployed due to medical reasons, but before that I used to work at a fish fabric XD Yay, standing in a cooler from about 8am till 6pm gutting fish xD Only sadly lasted two months, but have a funny story of falling into one of the tanks there filled with ice water and fish xD Before that I worked as a waiter for almost three years, two years and a half years at a family restaurant and a half a year at a coffee shop :)
I work in the aircraft industry in engineering
Team lead, senior software engineer in a Japanese conglomerate in Japan.
Case management for the elderly in risk of nursing home placement. I love it and it is the most rewarding job I have ever had. I worked as a nurse for 18 years prior to this
I posted earlier, indicating that I own a business with a partner (who, by the way, doesn't know I'm ts). Anyway, I was military, now retired. I worked as a telemarketer while going to college after retiring from the military for about a year or so, then as a truck driver for a year, the IT field for five years, and as a security contractor in Iraq for eight years. I'd still love to work in a boutique, but that doesn't really seem likely as this time. I'm 60 now, and not sure what happens from here.
Civil engineer - roads and bridges, now retired.
I work at a retail store as a courtesy cashier. >:( Gotta love high school jobs lol.
I work in a TAB, (gambling outlet) I'm actually getting paid and allowed to watch the races and sports while I work
I teach Literature and Writing at both the high school and college levels. And next year, I'll also be the theatre teacher at the high school. That ought to be interesting. :)
I've been in IT for a number of years and am beggining to hate it. It's not rewarding and is sucking the life out of me. Working with and for a bunch of snobby, arrogant ->-bleeped-<-s who are homophobes and reject anybody that is not an uber studly male or perfectly femme woman, really sucks. It pays the bills though, when I do work. It's not a transition friendly environment either.
Quote from: Christine Eryn on April 02, 2014, 10:21:59 AM
I've been in IT for a number of years and am beggining to hate it. It's not rewarding and is sucking the life out of me. Working with and for a bunch of snobby, arrogant ->-bleeped-<-s who are homophobes and reject anybody that is not an uber studly male or perfectly femme woman, really sucks. It pays the bills though, when I do work. It's not a transition friendly environment either.
To be honest, many people have it much worse so count your blessings. I have to transition while working in a all male max prison and even I feel more fortunate then some others who are transitioning.
This is the exact opposite of my experience working in IT, granted I tend to only work for startups but almost all the people I work with are friendly and very open minded. I think there is a variety of different people in tech and you just need to find the right place.
Quote from: Christine Eryn on April 02, 2014, 10:21:59 AM
I've been in IT for a number of years and am beggining to hate it. It's not rewarding and is sucking the life out of me. Working with and for a bunch of snobby, arrogant ->-bleeped-<-s who are homophobes and reject anybody that is not an uber studly male or perfectly femme woman, really sucks. It pays the bills though, when I do work. It's not a transition friendly environment either.
Full time slacker, part time dreamer
My job title is "Technical Services Coordinator", and all that really means is I:
-am a database administrator
-am in charge of final approval and electronic storage of some OSHA mandated documents (is it really THAT hard for grown ass adults to print their name the way HR has it, sign a document, remember to put a date on it, and check a couple of boxes in a fashion that keeps the Federal Government from having a hissy fit?????????)
-deal with technical issues for a training department in corporate America
-have way too much time on my hands at work for playing on the internet while waiting for something that needs my attention
I'm a tradie 8) (apprentice in electrical). Getting paid to sit at home this week!
I'm a student and I work as a National Ski Patroler in Winter (EMT/OECT) however I'm probably going to quit because i don't think its a public employment job...(its an organization) and I don't want to face discrimination ~,~...
I work in Television as a producer
I manage a psychiatric facility.... Now don't get nervous!
Quote from: Skyler Lusk on April 12, 2014, 11:00:31 AM
I'm a student and I work as a National Ski Patroler in Winter (EMT/OECT) however I'm probably going to quit because i don't think its a public employment job...(its an organization) and I don't want to face discrimination ~,~...
Come north and work in Banff. You'd be protected there.
Quote from: Gwendolyn Mia Jennell (Gwynne) on April 13, 2014, 10:56:22 PM
Come north and work in Banff. You'd be protected there.
little over 2,000 miles away XD but I'm going to be graduating next winter and moving out west ;)
Quote from: Skyler Lusk on April 14, 2014, 03:10:52 PM
little over 2,000 miles away XD but I'm going to be graduating next winter and moving out west ;)
Keep it in mind. Better powder in the Rockies than the Adirondacks any day.
Quote from: Kyra553 on April 02, 2014, 03:00:40 PM
To be honest, many people have it much worse so count your blessings. I have to transition while working in a all male max prison and even I feel more fortunate then some others who are transitioning.
I work in a big city corporate environment. There is no black & white. I'm surprised I've lasted as long as I have. I'm seriously thinking of walking off the job and quitting IT forever. Everyone is so cookie cutter, perfectly manicured, perfect hair, arrogant ->-bleeped-<-s.
I'm a grad student! Career-wise, I'm not so sure I like it as much as when I started, but grad students can get away with a lot, and my peers are very accepting folks... I'm still sorting out feelings, but if I decide to start going out, I feel like this is a place where I can be myself without being judged.
I am a college student majoring in world history and I work on-call as a junior filing clerk in a lawyer's office. My duties include sorting case files for three lawyers, archival and updating law books.
I work for Greenville Health System, doing silly warehouse stuff. I have an inventory history from retail which helped me get the job (and after 5 years at a Wal-Mart in a supervisory position, it was quite a welcome change). Before that I was a computer programmer for a now-dead sign company.
I'll put another version of my "work" here. I used to be a software engineer but I'm now retired. I do voluntary work with an LGBT helpline where the team are well aware of my status. I also volunteer with a charity doing social work with people harmed by loneliness. The other volunteers know my history but it isn't relevant for the clients. Has anyone else made such a change from introvert geek guy to socially aware woman?
Quote from: MaryXYX on April 17, 2014, 05:55:48 PM
I'll put another version of my "work" here. I used to be a software engineer but I'm now retired. I do voluntary work with an LGBT helpline where the team are well aware of my status. I also volunteer with a charity doing social work with people harmed by loneliness. The other volunteers know my history but it isn't relevant for the clients. Has anyone else made such a change from introvert geek guy to socially aware woman?
Kinda, but I have Asperger's and I'm socially inept regardless and don't have much desire to be. I'm doing all I can, where as before my introversion was so severe that I wouldn't talk to anyone not immediately related to me (which made college a huge pain in the ass). I try to help local trans* people in the support group, but from outside of the support group... because I find their name offensive, their core group is extremely clique-y, and while it's led by some extremely well-intentioned people, I just didn't fit in. So I spend a lot of time talking people down from suicidal thoughts, trying to help people get to therapy, and sharing resources in upstate SC.
I'm unofficially retired.
;D
Quote from: luna on April 17, 2014, 06:57:03 PM
Kinda, but I have Asperger's and I'm socially inept regardless and don't have much desire to be.
My Asperger's diagnosis said severely affected. I didn't agree because I had a wife and a job, and I know several Aspies who aren't likely to have either. I haven't been reassessed but I would now put myself as borderline to mild Aspie.
A fellow Aspie! How fascinating. I've been diagnosed as severe too, but I do work and did get married. She had to pursue me like a hound, however, and often remarks now that she can see how I am now so she understands why. I just don't pick up on flirting... at all. How I made it in retail was taking positions with minimal interaction or in areas of fascination (electronics, inventory). All supervisory positions, where I mainly had to deal with employees and not customers. I told them when I was being interviewed that I would be most valuable in ways that utilized my abilities to solve problems and learn systems, not with people. Due to my affinity for systems, however, I ended up being the store's go-to for virtually anything about how to make their inventory management system work the most effectively, because for whatever reason normals there didn't get it. Most people found me very off-putting, because I don't like talking, but upper management sent them all to me anyway. Towards the end, they didn't know what to do with me any longer. I had no job title and no department. But I'm sure that had more to do with my trans status leaking than anything...
Oh there are lots of MtF Aspies. Nobody seems to know why!
I always used to work in the more geeky areas of software engineering - which is a geek area anyway. Poor communication skills used to be accepted there. They are not now.
I work in emergency medicine for our 4 legged friends.
Quote from: MaryXYX on April 18, 2014, 06:39:56 PM
Oh there are lots of MtF Aspies. Nobody seems to know why!
I always used to work in the more geeky areas of software engineering - which is a geek area anyway. Poor communication skills used to be accepted there. They are not now.
Gender Identity Issues Linked to ASD and ADHD
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/822077?src=soc_stm_edit
Yet another software engineer here. (self employed)
As an employee, I test these stupid in-car devices and box them up, which is not a very fun job but the other employees there sure do brighten up the day.
Will eventually move back into IT, but I had to leave my last programming job as my boss wasn't paying me. (still hasn't!)
Medscape won't let me register an account. Either because I am not a medical professional or because I failed to enter a promotional code.
When I was working(71 retired now) I was an IBM Programmer working on main line computers for a metal working company . A lot of times when working although getting a very good pay check I wished I had the nerve to work in a female job like being a nurse,secretary, or hair stylist.
Before I said I work as an engineer, but lately I've been almost exclusively doing embedded programming and IT work, even though I didn't formally learn either in college.
Quote from: MaryXYX on June 18, 2014, 04:21:17 PM
Medscape won't let me register an account. Either because I am not a medical professional or because I failed to enter a promotional code.
If you still haven't been able to make an account and want to make sure you pick a profession. You can choose consumer.
I work as an assistant manager in the food sector.
I work in education policy. Officially private sector, but I do a good bit of government work as well.
Deep in the caverns of Fraggle Rock. Eating all of these Doozer constructions is making me fat.
Parks and recreation..........soon to be a murse once i pass boards.
Quote from: Kyra553 on January 13, 2014, 10:10:13 AM
hmm I guess I'm the odd ball. I work in law enforcement as a Corrections Officer in a all male prison. :police: I'm kind of curious on how all the rapists and murders will handle my change... :o lol
Yikes, take care of yourself...the male sex drive is SO strong, and in THAT environment you could be a REAL target. And they are probably very violent, too. I think that quite honesty I would be scared to have your job, as a trans woman. But more power to you!
Johanna
I work as an English professor at a large university in Latin America. I have a significant number of private clients, too.
4 and a half weeks on estradiol valerate and micronized progesterone, and I sure feel great, with always erect protruding nipples a just a little growth in the chest area, and a little rounder and more feminine.
No more acne, no more body odor, already a little softer and smoother skin on parts of my face, maybe even a little "shine" or "glistening" on a small part of my face.
I think my eyes look slightly different, too. Not a lot, but a little.
Wow, I am SO happy and I feel GREAT!
Johanna
I am the best kept secret in the galaxy. I monitor, licence and police all alien activity on the Earth. Im your first, last, and only line of defense. I live in secret, i exist in shadow.
Quote from: Paula Christine on July 17, 2014, 11:23:56 PM
I am the best kept secret in the galaxy. I monitor, licence and police all alien activity on the Earth. Im your first, last, and only line of defense. I live in secret, i exist in shadow.
Cool.....That's a big job.
I do environemental research, some toxicology work and ocassionally indsutrial hygene type activities for a fortune 50 industrial.
Jen
I work in retail in the summer and then during the school year, I work in electronic media production.
*giggles* And no one is asking if my real name is Agent P? ;). Did no one see MIB??
*sigh*. Ok.. I looked thru each page, hoping I was not going to be the only one doing this for a living.. makes me sad..
Just like my pic over there <--- I wasn't sure if I wanted this out... but.... if anyone travels regularly, on the newest, largest airline in the world, named for this country... from the left coast to the right.. I'm a Bus driver... 319, 320, or 321.. Spent almost 14yrs on the Boeing 757, now 5 on the Airbus. Been doing this since... I was 8.. so.. almost as long as I've been a girl.. a long time..
Why does it make me sad? Because I wished more would have chosen to live the dream.
I am in IT Security Software for the Government, Defence & Intel space. By the way Kaitlin4475 wasn't Demi Moore in GI Kane a Geospatial Intelligence Analyst as well before becoming a Navy SEAL??
I'm a freelance copywriter/ghostwriter, and sometimes help Declan with his web design clients. I basically knew from an early age that I was going to have to find a job where I could sit around in pajama pants all day if I was ever going to function in the adult world.
I work in law enforcement for the Department of the Army :police:
I am in the electronic field mainly programming, design & R&D, also a qualified sound engineer, but havent worked in that line much.
Nurse at the VA. :D
Quote from: Paula Christine on July 18, 2014, 12:29:59 AM
*giggles* And no one is asking if my real name is Agent P? ;). Did no one see MIB??
*sigh*. Ok.. I looked thru each page, hoping I was not going to be the only one doing this for a living.. makes me sad..
Just like my pic over there <--- I wasn't sure if I wanted this out... but.... if anyone travels regularly, on the newest, largest airline in the world, named for this country... from the left coast to the right.. I'm a Bus driver... 319, 320, or 321.. Spent almost 14yrs on the Boeing 757, now 5 on the Airbus. Been doing this since... I was 8.. so.. almost as long as I've been a girl.. a long time..
Why does it make me sad? Because I wished more would have chosen to live the dream.
Yea, got it but I just didn't want to get flashy thinged.........
We all have our own dreams. I wanted to be a scientist from the time I was 5. OK, that's super geeky but here I am, a lot of years later, doing what I love. Living the dream in my own little space.
Hugs P,
Jen
Quote from: Paula Christine on July 18, 2014, 12:29:59 AM
*giggles* And no one is asking if my real name is Agent P? ;). Did no one see MIB??
*sigh*. Ok.. I looked thru each page, hoping I was not going to be the only one doing this for a living.. makes me sad..
Why does it make me sad? Because I wished more would have chosen to live the dream
I asked but what was the question again?
I wish I could fly but I don't have the eyes for it. I am on the path to following my dream right now thou
I do customer service over the phone and have been doing that for 15 years.
Before well that career died with that other guy 17 years ago.
I worked in accounts before I got married, a year after I got married I became a full time housewife.