Coming Out - Work Update

[Guest Alicia Rose]

I've already came out to my managers, and spoke with one Team Leader at work who was unaware and told him I'm transgender. That's because there's an anti-LGBT guy that works there and I refuse to work around him anymore. He had asked me to help in the back where he works and I told him I'll refuse, and if you prefer, we can talk in the officer--but either way, I'm refusing.

He wasn't expecting that from me, but is a super nice guy and we went for a walk through the store. I told him everything and he said had he known, he'd never ask me to go near him. 

A few days later, I also told a work friend that I'm transgender and a couple days ago I told another person I work with I identify as transgender which is why I don't work in the other areas anymore. They didn't say much, but 'I don't blame you!' and one guy has always supported LGBT rights openly (and he isn't LGBT).

So now all of the managers, HR and some work friends know. The rest, I don't really worry about one way or another but it's okay. I work for Target, so I have the company behind my back. I'm still not 100% full-time, but I'm close enough right now that it won't be a big step anymore. I mean, I already wear colorful nail polish to work and public. lol

[tracy_j]

It's good that things are moving forward in, what sounds like, a good way. You should be able to relax a little more now.

I hope things keep going well

Tracy x

 

[Cindy Truheart]

You definitely sound as if things are working toward the better for you, that's great! Keep it up, you can do it!

[Aanzinaago'Stephanie]

Thank you for sharing this! I am very happy for you and continue to wish you great success. Keep up us posted for sure!