Quote from: elkie-t on January 09, 2018, 07:07:06 PM
Yeah, some companies won't put anything but legal name on email / name tag. Having one legally changed before coming out is helpful. Besides, you can continue using your old ids for a while after your name got changed, so no harm in getting one done early

Hummmm.  I wonder if Samantha, Steven, Susan, ... Could have Sam, Steve, Sue... On their name tags?

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Quote from: Denise on January 11, 2018, 09:09:42 AM
Hummmm.  I wonder if Samantha, Steven, Susan, ... Could have Sam, Steve, Sue... On their name tags?

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Depends on a company policy... it could be 'as in driver license' exactly. I have no idea what OP's company policy is

Quote from: Courtney.lane408 on January 09, 2018, 03:01:36 PM
That sounds like it went well for ya. They are LGBT friendly for sure ( you kind of have to be when your in the top 5 biggest retailers  in the us. I live in Virginia as far as laws go. But GO is another state.

My boss is really nice , he is a 60 year old construction guy however, and so are all my coworkers and great but again the part of my company  I work for, the construction industry is not great for is acceptance towards LGBT.

So basically my company as a whole is great with LGBT, but the people in my department and that I see everyday not so much.  Not that that's surprising it's a bunch of 50 year old blue collar construction types.


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If they really like your work and if there are already natal females doing your job, they shouldn't have a problem.  Always look sharp and professional and do the great work that your boss has come to love.


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I came out at work kind of like a steam-roller. I have not started HRT yet.  I started with my appearance, to make myself feel better.

Approximately 3 week period:  Clear nail polish, for practice. Then sparkles on the polish, then eye make up, then colored nails. brought up in casual conversation about girl related things.

On a Friday I was asked about it by a friend/coworker. 1st part of the next week I was speaking with HR and it all came out.

So, I waited for people to notice, then informed, now I am clear to wear whatever so long as it fits company-wide dress code.

did I do it the 'right' way? It worked for me, that's all I can say.

our company policy is a blanket, no discrimination, we all get along policy. If someone were to get nasty or speak out of turn, I can notify HR. As long as I do my job good, it's all good. How I dress is up to me - within aforementioned dress code.

Here is the 2018 listing of corporations on the gender equality list.  http://www.hrc.org/campaigns/corporate-equality-index These companies have committed to equal rights.

Colleen - It is great you have a degree. It is what sets you apart from many here. You have a skillset that effects the bottom line. There are probably few in your profession and if you are doing a good job I don't see too many problems. Yes there are always a few that don't want to understand. Money talks and as long as you are making the company money you are golden. Where most of us fail, is that we are competing with many without skillset. One cashier is as good as the next. Who couldn't do the work at McDonald's. I bet you think your job is challenging, exciting even. Imagine, having to repeat. Have a nice day. Thousands of times. The first few times you do it sincerely and with vigor. But after a few mishaps and angry customers, finding sincerity is difficult. I hope everything goes well for you. Just remember why they hired you. That reasoning has not changed.