Ask a trans person!

[theoddz]

Speaking of jailing a transperson, do any of you fellows/Ladies know how they handle that, especially if you've had your gender markers changed?? I've just always kinda wondered.

~Theo~

[Linus]

Originally Posted by theoddz

Speaking of jailing a transperson, do any of you fellows/Ladies know how they handle that, especially if you've had your gender markers changed?? I've just always kinda wondered.

~Theo~

See this link to get an idea: http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/...tor-it-or-shim

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by theoddz

Speaking of jailing a transperson, do any of you fellows/Ladies know how they handle that, especially if you've had your gender markers changed?? I've just always kinda wondered.

~Theo~

I don't know about other states, but here in the Great State O', you're put in women's prison. You also have to wear a bra (even if you've had top surgery), women's underwear, and if they really hate you...a dress. You don't get your hormones, either.

And this is even if you've had top and lower surgery (metoid...don't know about phallo)

Texas is especially heinous


Dylan

[Linus]

Has anyone else watched the documentary called "My Mums used to be Men"? I'm watching it now on BBC-A and it's a really good piece, especially since it's from the little girl's view.

[Rufusboi]

Originally Posted by Linus

Has anyone else watched the documentary called "My Mums used to be Men"? I'm watching it now on BBC-A and it's a really good piece, especially since it's from the little girl's view.

Yes, I have watched it. The little girl is great. She is very insightful and thoughtful and loves her parents. Its a great show to watch. Rufus

[Jet]

I disagree with responses about how to tackle jobs while
Trnsitioing.

Thnks for your input.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by Jet

I disagree with responses about how to tackle jobs while
Trnsitioing.

Thnks for your input.

Jet,

Can I ask where you live? What state?

Employment is the toughest issue for transfolks. The gender identity clause in many places is merely lip service.

I seriously would NOT come out as trans at an interview. I've done it, and I won't do it again.

If you come out at an interview, and you don't get hired, there's nothing you can do about it.

If you ensure you have the job first, and they fire you when you come out, you will be able to cover your ass better.

Since deciding to transition, I have been an many job interviews (after losing my job the day after coming out as trans).

Before I applied anywhere, though, I would look into what my city, county, and state have to say about gender identity, so I know what companies are 'supposed to' abide by.


Dylan

[Jet]

I had a lengthy post that I lost on my phone

Bottom line

I'm in the creatve field where company image is everything

I'm in an at will state where you can get fired for any reason

This aint gonna fly no matter how you cut it

[Jet]

I want to write a letter to HR

And probably after the interview if I'm strong candidate

I don't currently pass as male
I feel addressing this early on is important because of the nature of my field; this is at a corporate level where the image of the company and its employees is everything.

If I adress this early on I risk losing a position

If I address after I'm hired
I risk losing job

This is an "at will" state
Where they can fire you over anything.

My transition won't go unnoticed.

[Jet]

Ill know more after tomorrow

[Jet]

“The city codes of Atlanta and Decatur, however, prohibit discrimination in employment based on gender identity and sexual orientation, and Dekalb County ordinances prohibit discrimination in public employment based on “non-merit factors,” which could be interpreted to include gender identity” (from GPAC’s GenderLaw Guide

[Jet]

Today was my first injection

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by Jet

Today was my first injection

*two thumbs up*

Good luck with all of it, Parker.

[Jet]

Originally Posted by Thinker

*two thumbs up*

Good luck with all of it, Parker.

Thank you.