well, I write but everyone with a keyboard thinks they are a writer now

If it helps, I only consider someone a writer when they have been published in something that pays them for it.

That's why I said "I write" not "I'm a writer"

Quote from: kalina on July 06, 2009, 05:54:03 PM
I think a computer job is probably the best kind of job for transsexuals.

I think a face-to-face job in customer service is the best kind of job for transsexuals.
You get to meet hundreds of people each day, smile and say, "Hello!"

That's why I said "I write" not "I'm a writer"

Don't worry, neither are any of those other people who are under the delusion they are. 

I would think a good job for you is one you can do well and don't mind doing.  Where you do it is a more important consideration for transpersons then what it is your doing.

Quote from: Renate on July 07, 2009, 05:58:19 AM
I think a face-to-face job in customer service is the best kind of job for transsexuals.
You get to meet hundreds of people each day, smile and say, "Hello!"

Only if it pays as much as the computer job

Currently in Cali IT workers have the highest rate of unemployment, right up there with teachers and retail workers.

Quote from: tekla on July 07, 2009, 07:36:47 AM
Currently in Cali IT workers have the highest rate of unemployment, right up there with teachers and retail workers.

No kidding!  It's brutal out there in the IT market ... worldwide!  It'll turn around again but it's going to be a slow and painful recovery.  If I get the bullet, I think I'll use the opportunity to change direction completely.

Quote from: finewine on July 07, 2009, 07:53:58 AM
No kidding!  It's brutal out there in the IT market ... worldwide!  It'll turn around again but it's going to be a slow and painful recovery.  If I get the bullet, I think I'll use the opportunity to change direction completely.

True here in Philly, too, but it helps a bit if you work for a university. I could get all philosophical on this and say which would you rather have:

1) a $50k job for 20 years with little chance of getting cut
2) a $100k job for 10 years and being unemployed for the last 10 and getting all depressed which would cause you to age more (not good for a transwoman's complexion)

The numbers are theoretical. I opt for 1.

Quote from: Renate on July 07, 2009, 05:58:19 AM
I think a face-to-face job in customer service is the best kind of job for transsexuals.
You get to meet hundreds of people each day, smile and say, "Hello!"

MY JOB WAS 90% PUBLIC CONTACT. However ,I worked with people on public assistance and since generally they are seen as "throw away" people, the powers that be aren't so picky about how caseworkers dress except for court.