It's been nearly a month since I got back into town. In my last post, I spoke of trying to find a job in the bad economy. The 2 previous jobs that I got took 2 years and 1 year to find. The problem with those jobs was the location. I was never able to go in to the actual location of the job and bug them, you know. Really show my initiative. Each one of them was in a different part of the country. But as I was looking for something local this time, and most likely part time, things were easier (or it could have had something to do with the law of averages. It took forever to find the first 2, so I found this one relativly quick). One of the first things I did once I found the job was to check on their EEO policies to make sure it included gender identity. I wanted to see if I would have a hard time keeping the job if I transitioned while working there. They do include gender identity in their EEO statement so I shouldn't have a problem with that, should I transition while working there. I still have a long way to go as I haven't even been able to find a new therapist in the area yet.
I don't know what the future holds for me at the moment. I did have my first job orientation and it seems like a fun place to work (sorry, can't say where on the net yet but those of you who know me personally can ask) so we will see how things go.
Something I have noticed about a few of my friends is that some of them who I told about my orientation already seemed supportive at first but they seem to be trying to drop me subtle hints that I should not even consider transitioning. but they are the vast minority. I just wish everyone could be supportive as most of you are.
Going to see a movie tonight. Then work tomorrow at 10.
Until next time
-Hannah
Hey Hannah, I spent the day catching up with your blog. It means a lot, that you trusted me enough to share it with me. Life definitely likes to throw loops and walls up in inconvenient places sometimes. But I have faith that you will be able to find your way to wherever you need to be. I don't know how much I can offer you, as we're sort of coming at this transition from opposite sides of the spectrum, but if you ever have a question or want to talk, you can shoot me a message on Facebook or txt me!
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