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First day going to work as Alex

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by Calix, Apr 13, 2014.

  1. Calix

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    Welp, today's the day. I'm dressed and ready to be my true self at work. I leave in 45 mins for the bus and will not be self-conscious and think everyone is staring >.<

    I just hope everyone uses my preferred name at least, even if they mess up the pronouns occasionally :slight_smile: Will let you know how the day goes when I get back ^.^
     
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    Awesome! If you keep it up then it gets more easy and later it's no big deal. Yes, you might have to be especially patient with some people (if they knew you before coming out) adjusting to the correct pronouns. If they say 'she' you say 'he' and move on. It'll be interesting to hear how it goes for you.
     
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    Good luck! I hope for the best!
     
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    Good luck! May eveybody refer to you correctly!
     
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    They betta treat you right. Hope it goes well. :slight_smile:
     
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    Good luck! Hope it all goes well for you!!!
     
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    Good luck Alex!!!
     
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    Be sure to tell us how it goes!
     
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    Hey guys, it went great :grin: No one gave me any trouble. One person messed up my name a few times but she apologised and corrected herself immediately xD I had a few e-mails from others I work with telling me they supported me as well :slight_smile:

    Had one awkward encounter where someone bluntly asked me if I was getting a sex change >.>;;
     
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    One out of however many ain't bad :slight_smile: Glad it went so well!!!
     
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    Glad you can be yourself at work, must feel great.
     
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    Im happy for you!! i wish i could start to be myself >.<
     
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    Yay congratulations!
     
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    Glad it was a good day for you. x
     
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    I'd call that a victory! That was sweet of people to email you support!
     
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    Good luck, broski!
     
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    Congrats :slight_smile:!
     
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