I work for a major bank here in the US, and I just came out yesterday. We have a special transition team that works to help you transition from a supportive corporate perspective.
I was stunned at how supportive my managers were, despite my myriad tears when we had my coming out meeting.
I am allowed to use the female restroom from now on, but I must use it consistently. I used it several times yesterday and was nervous when females were in there (as I am not yet dressing fully female, though I am extremely effeminate bad my nails are done to the nines.)
Regardless, it felt like such a burden had been lifted and I can even change my preferred female name internally effective immediately and it will also be changed on my badge, e-mail, etc.
#FeelingValidated ;D
This is amazing and I am so happy for you!
Cindi
Thank you, Cindi :)
I would love to hear yours and others' stories of coming out, be they positive or otherwise.
Wonderful!
That's great! Congratulations, and thank you for having the courage to do this. It helps us all.
Quote from: Loved_PrincessMPLS on June 04, 2016, 10:21:24 AM
I work for a major bank here in the US, and I just came out yesterday. We have a special transition team that works to help you transition from a supportive corporate perspective.
I was stunned at how supportive my managers were, despite my myriad tears when we had my coming out meeting.
I am allowed to use the female restroom from now on, but I must use it consistently. I used it several times yesterday and was nervous when females were in there (as I am not yet dressing fully female, though I am extremely effeminate bad my nails are done to the nines.)
Regardless, it felt like such a burden had been lifted and I can even change my preferred female name internally effective immediately and it will also be changed on my badge, e-mail, etc.
#FeelingValidated ;D
Congrats, it is nice to have an open minded company. Where I work, they have recently acknowledged the transgender population. They are striving to treat us more equally.
Jo
Congratulations! Sounds like you work at a great workplace! :D