Ask the Transperson

[Pamela]

This is a very familiar story, one I hear from most every employed (or recently UNemployed) transperson I have ever met.

I, myself, have not announced my transition at work and still present male for fer of losing my job and likely my career, as employer referrals are critical for changing jobs.

My hope is to retrain for another career path after surgery and before reentering the workforce. That way I do not have to go back to trucking and explain my new appearance to people who knew me as a male.

All of that linked article is very true. It never ceases to amaze me how many people feel entitled to the most intimate details of my life and body once my trans status is revealed or discovered. Sometimes I want to scream and carry on. Then I remind myself that Calpernia Addams covered this in a great if snarky youtube video. See post #61 for the video.

Love

Pam