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Attitudes towards being part-time

Started by Renate, December 23, 2007, 09:41:48 AM

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I feel that

Being part-time is great, it gives me variety in life
Being part-time can be problematic at times
Being part-time is a hassle
Being part-time is a really annoying interim solution
Being part-time is an oppressive fact of life
I could never be part-time, it would drive me crazy
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shanetastic

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December 27, 2007, 10:53:01 PM
I just feel that it's one of those temporary stage things.

I still have a lot of work and months until anything close to full time from basic things such as hair, voice, and stuff to like my own acceptance; so I mean, I'm working with what I have right now.  I just don't want to be harassed everywhere I go in this little conservative town in which I live.  I'm sorry if that isn't how everyone else does it or thinks you should do it for those who think that way, but hey, at least you're not me.  .  . right? 🙂
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IsabelleStPierre

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December 27, 2007, 11:34:26 PM
Quote from: shanetastic on December 27, 2007, 10:53:01 PMI just feel that it's one of those temporary stage things.

I still have a lot of work and months until anything close to full time from basic things such as hair, voice, and stuff to like my own acceptance; so I mean, I'm working with what I have right now.  I just don't want to be harassed everywhere I go in this little conservative town in which I live.  I'm sorry if that isn't how everyone else does it or thinks you should do it for those who think that way, but hey, at least you're not me.  .  . right? :)

There is a difference here...you are working towards transitioning to full-time...the people I referenced in my previous post have no intention of ever transitioning at work. There is always going to be a time for everyone where they are going to need to exist in both genders for a time...I believe the difference is in the intention of going 24/7.

All that truly matters is doing what you think is best for yourself...it doesn't matter what other's may think...they are not in your shoes and do not and cannot possibly know everything about what you are going through, feeling, etc. I believe you'll find that just about everyone...myself included...has gone through a period where they only lived part-time in their chosen gender. It's not like you can realistically wake one morning and say...I feel like a girl today and go out in a skirt and blouse (believe me...I did that through most of high school...and boy the problems it caused).

I don't think the original intent of the question was really aimed at someone who is part-time because they are transitioning to full-time...but more along the lines of people who will forever go through life in the part-time column of things...but I could be wrong there too...

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Izzy
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