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AmyH
06-04-2004, 07:37 AM
I am curious as what each of us does for a living. Do you work in a field where CDing might be looked down apon? Me, I am a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. This past week I have gone into a fully engulfed house fire; saved the family dog but the house was a total loss. I have also had a successful CPR save. The people I work with I have to trust with my life and they trust me with theirs. However, I am still a closet CDer nobody else knows except for you. Anyone else have a similar stituation? :rolleyes:

CDKathy
06-04-2004, 08:04 AM
Hi Amy,

I've always had a tremendous respect for people in your profession, even before 9/11. Happy to have you here! :)

As for me, I'm a software engineer/database administrator. Currently unemployed (since 11/13/2001, but that's another story. :rolleyes: ).

My last job had a totally casual dress code...jeans, t-shirts, etc. If I chose my clothes carefully so it wasn't obvious, I could wear all girls clothes to work and nobody even hinted that they suspected. Not even the GGs that I worked very closely with. :cool:

Cheri K
06-04-2004, 08:08 AM
Hi all......im self employed....i make furniture and restore antiques.....so I can do what I please when I please!! Hi Kathy...how are you today?

Cher
06-04-2004, 08:49 AM
Hi AmyH:
I work as a city utility employee...Somebody drive over a hydrant? - I and others come out 24/7, shut off the line, make repairs and activate the line...sewer manhole (person hole?) overflow?...we come out, clear the blockage and clean up the street...discolored water coming out of your faucet?...we test your water and resolve the problem...waste water welling up in your garage or basement?...yep - us again...CD'ing would not be appreciated, but except for painted toenails, I manage to survive until I get home where CD is not only appreciated, but supported...I hope that helps...R

lizzy b
06-04-2004, 08:57 AM
I'm a technical writer which enables me to work from just about anywhere. I started a new job this week, but I need only go to the office two or three times per week, as long as I get the work done on time...as a new employee I dare not "risk" anything yet...at home it's a different story. Lizzy

newfemale
06-04-2004, 01:12 PM
I am a robotics enginneer, and at the moment I am reworking the drivers for my first civilian-release robot. I can't wait! Sadly it isn't going to be for a few more years...

Rachel_740
06-04-2004, 01:16 PM
Hi girls,

I'm (well, he is) an engineering technician - programming & fault finding on industrial computers, industrial electrical/electronics and a few other associated bits and pieces. Love it!!!!!

diane
06-04-2004, 04:28 PM
I photograph models, build and maintain fetish web sites full time. I acutally do a couple for cross dressers but have never appeared myself dressed. Seems kind of ironic doesn't it? In fact they don't even know that I lean the same way they do ...

Julie
06-04-2004, 06:36 PM
I work commercial construction, anything from a retail store to skyscrapers. I've been in muddy ditches and on top of 50+ story buildings in the middle of the Chicago winter with nothing but your clothing to protect you from the elements. It's the perfect environment for any man who likes soft and frilly feminine things!
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So as you can imagine wearing girlie things isn't going to make you a popular guy at work. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_1_118.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001) However Julie sometimes insists on coming to work and who am I to say no?

There's one guy I've worked with who is openly gay and he just shoves it in everyone's face. He said he got tired of all the behind the back stuff (he's very effeminate) so he decided to beat them to the punch. If you bend over he may call across the room, "Hold that pose! I'll be right over!" and he'll stop what he's doing and run over to you and, if he knows you, he'll jump you (if you know what I mean). I partnered with him on a job and I wanted to tell him about me but I knew he'd broadcast it to everyone because he believes that's better than hiding it. He's really got balls. I obviously don't. :mad:

Ted
06-06-2004, 09:30 AM
I am a professional soldier. I have served in the US Military for more than 13 years.
I started out in the USAF for 4.5 years then transferred to the Army where I have been ever since. Currently I work in Air Defense Systems as a Command and Control Operator. I am an assistant platoon sergeant with 6 soldiers reporting directly to me.

Vivian Best
06-06-2004, 01:44 PM
I was a group manager in a large privately owned manufacturing company. Crossdressing was not the order or dress code of the day. My VP would not have understood the feminine side of me. I'm not sure he knew what a feminine side was now that I think back.

pedebra
06-09-2004, 02:33 PM
I am a contractor with 30+ employees and also have recently started a financial planning firm. Since I am primarily office bound in dress slacks and shirt, there is little opportunity for dressing except for panties and stockings.
I don't think my financial planning clients would feel comfortable turning their finances over to me if they knew.

Debra

Jenny Beth
06-09-2004, 03:13 PM
Hi Amy,

I can honestly say "Been there, Done that", I spent 16 years in the fire service. There is nothing quite like the feeling you get when you know your actions have saved a life. Currently my wife and I operate a small business from our home, we manufacture and install custom draperies and window coverings and I also do a bit of carpentry when the job suits me. Both businesses seem to compliment each other. In case you are all wondering....yes she has made me a few outfits!!!

Jenny B

GinaB.
06-09-2004, 03:29 PM
I am alsoa firefighter/paramedic I keep my personal life personal and don't worry about others. You know with our schedules we have the time to be who we want alot more than others. Just enjoy the freedom.

Gina

Jenny Beth
06-10-2004, 02:28 PM
Now I know the intention of this thread was not to see had the most macho job. Indeed there are many highly educated and dedicated people here. However I have to take my hat off to Julie. I'd sooner walk into a biker bar in a pink southern belle dress complete with a large floppy hat and a bouquet of flowers than stand 50 stories up on an I-beam little more than a foot wide. I'm not so sure I'd be alone in the bar.

Jenny B

VanessaCD
06-10-2004, 02:42 PM
I too am in the construction trades. I say trades, because I do it all from electrical to drywall to carpentry etc etc etc... You name it.. My occupation would be considered custom home remodeling and renovations. Tear it out to bare-bones and put new stuff back in its place or in new places most of the time.
I am employed by a guy who is on tv each and everyday of the week, that I am sure the majority of the members here in the states has seen quite afew times.
The best job in the world. No pressure. All the decision making being on me for design and money never being an object..
A funny story from yesterday to keep on the dressing topic.

I work with 1 other guy who is twice my age. Well a friend of his came by to return a tool he had borrowed. This person came with his girlfriend (forget her name but she was cute). Anyways I was squatted down placing some shims in a door I was hanging and guess what? My pink cotton Victoria Secret thong panties had to have been in plain view, as my jeans had slipped abit I'd say... After I stood up, I looked around and saw my co-worker and his friend had been on the other side of the room talking. But she had been adimiring the archway in a wall addition I had built which was right behind me basically.. When they all started to leave, heading out to lunch together, she was the last one out behind them and turned to me, gave me a cute as hell smile and said "It was nice to meet you Vicky"...lolol I almost died.. I just smiled and said "Now I'll have a great day, you do the same."

That was so funny.....
Vanessa.

Rachel_740
06-10-2004, 03:04 PM
Hi Girls,

I had a phone call this morning out of the blue asking me if I wanted to do something different from my normal job for the day. I said yes to the job, i't s a very long time since I've done this.

The job was to take a semi-trailer up to the midlands (Coventry) and back again. It must be over 10 years since I drove a truck :eek: , but, hey, it was quite fun. I soon got back into the swing of it, and when I was coming out of Bristol there was a girl in the passenger seat of a car gave me a lovely smile - I wonder what she'd have thought if she knew I was wearing pink panites ;)

Jennifer K
06-11-2004, 08:47 AM
Rachel: I still drive for a living. It must be interesting driving a large truck in England. I'm a independant owner/operater and have been all over North America. I have, in the past, taken clothes with me, and at night changed into a blouse and skirt. Believe me, I am very careful to obey the law and not get pulled over for something stupid. How embarrassing would that be! I did work as a evironmental techie for awhile, due to cutbacks, came back to driving. I wear panties fulltime and occasionally leave my toenail polish on when I go to work. I once kept my bra on when I crossed the border into the U.S. and I suppose it showed on the heat sensing unit the customs officer was looking at, because he kept looking the screen then back me with a funny look on his face. We wouldn't do that again! Homeland security has curtailled my enjoyment on the road.
Hope all of you have great day
Jenny K.

pattysue
06-11-2004, 09:21 PM
I'm currently a Automotive tech. But, I have been talking to my wife about going back to school for Cosmetology. She thinks it would be a good change for me. Since, I cut her hair and do her nails for her, I also do my nails and have done my daughters for her. I'm hopping if I can make the change I will be able to open a Salon/Tanning shop in a few years. My wife has gone out and bought me male Thong under wear. I love them. I have not used any kind of under wear in years, but I love these. I usually have my toenails paint in one shade of Pink or another. :)

PS. any Cosmetologist out there? Just curious how they like it. I'm not sure how to tell my friends without getting any weird looks or funning thoughts from them. :( I'm heterosexual, but I don't know if other people will still think so, "oh well" I guess

Stelli
08-13-2004, 10:02 PM
I lecture and provide various consultancy online - nobody cares how I am dressed when doing that as its all done from home. Also I do manage small food bussiness. When doing that dressing is irrelevant - both boys and girls working there wear same unisex uniforms. I am amused with idea to have job where I'd be able to CD, tried to apply to one. No success as yet. N.F. is not the place for CD's people look so straight here.

eleventhdr
08-13-2004, 10:18 PM
Me myself both of us here are like into becoming parnromal x files stuff trying to slove a lot of stuff that is still considered way out but need not be it is very fascinating and intersting. lot's to be done right here and whenever i can get out in the field and wrok on a lot of it as well. More later!. Jay Suzy Ann The Eleventh Doctor!.

chantelle
08-19-2004, 06:03 AM
WAITRESS AND LOVING EVERY MOMENT OF IT[EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TO WEAR A UNIFORM I STILL FEEL FEMALE].THERE IS A CERTAIN FEELING PEOPLE HAVE TOWARDS WAITERS THAT THEY ARE ALWAYS GENDERLY CHALANGED,CHANTELLE :rolleyes:

KewTnCurvy GG
08-19-2004, 09:56 AM
[QUOTE=Julie M.]I work commercial construction, anything from a retail store to skyscrapers. I've been in muddy ditches and on top of 50+ story buildings in the middle of the Chicago winter with nothing but your clothing to protect you from the elements. It's the perfect environment for any man who likes soft and frilly feminine things!
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_29_132.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001)

First off to AmyH, thanks for the thread; I've wondered this myself about folks here. Though I don't believe one has to be 'out' as I feel this is a very personal and private decision.

And Julie M. found your post hilarious and facinating! I say you go grrl. And I don't believe you don't "have balls" just because your gay coworker is so bold and brash. I feel you are very brave and courageous, both for what you do for a living but also for your contributions here--and just being who you are.

As for me, I'm a psychotherapist/clinical social worker. Work with the elderly in mental health right now. Although as I contemplate and plan for going into private practice this forum and my own attraction to C/D's is making me think of developing a specialty in working with sexuality issues and gender.

Thank you all for you inspiration :)

jenny bishop
08-19-2004, 10:00 AM
I am looking for some help in this matter, I am looking for some sort of underwear garment I.E. panties or something similar to help me with keeping my genitals flat as i like to wear tight clothing it shows thruogh the clothing that i wear.
Many thanks Jenny xxxxxxxxxxxx
Please can u send private message or email me johnbishop68@yahoo.com

Sara Kat
08-19-2004, 10:48 AM
I'm in the Air Force, so yeah, it would be really bad for me to come out about this whole thing. I really don't want to end my career just yet, so I keep it all under wraps...for now.

eleventhdr
08-19-2004, 01:03 PM
But why even Captain James T Kirk came out that time when he became Janice Lester fro awhile oh well maybe stuff is very much different in the 23rd century but me I can not wait about 200 years to be who and what I really want to be!. Thank's Suzy Ann!.

Jocee
08-19-2004, 02:10 PM
I'm as software engineer, turned marketing geek, turned entrepreneur....

Currently underemployed as I just shut down a company I started 5 years ago, but got caught up in the rather crappy economy....

Oh well... on to the next adventure.....

As too dressing in my profession.... probably would not work if you ambitious, but I did hire a person who transitioned at my last company (unbeknownst to me when she started).

kristi cd
08-19-2004, 02:31 PM
Still school currently studying electrical/computer engineering. As for dressing at work, I don't think I want to show up for class all dolled up, don't think that would go over too well. :rolleyes:

clarissa3d
08-19-2004, 02:35 PM
Well I am a software support specialist. {Your call maybe monitored for quality assurance} If you have heard those words more than likely my companies equiment has recorded you conversation.
They call me to make sure it keeps recording and yes i do listen to those conversations!!

I am sure that there are some in my office that know I dress, well if they look closely when I wear my calven clines or other girl jeans or boots {2 inch heels}. I do stay in my little cube as not to corner them with my presents.
And also cologne --just a touch--

clarissa

HillaryArtemis
08-19-2004, 07:25 PM
To be outed in my job would mean to have no job. I don't want to share this. I am embarrassed. :eek:

JodiArtemis

Stelli
08-20-2004, 08:48 AM
I am looking for some help in this matter, I am looking for some sort of underwear garment I.E. panties or something similar to help me with keeping my genitals flat as i like to wear tight clothing it shows thruogh the clothing that i wear.
Many thanks Jenny xxxxxxxxxxxx
Please can u send private message or email me johnbishop68@yahoo.com

Jenny this is off topic here, look around for "dressing" threads, there are plenty around.

Stelli
08-20-2004, 09:03 AM
It is obvious after several posts here that there are professions that have explicit or unspoken dressing code. I have always figured out that if you need to address general public in real (not virtually) dressing code is important.

Some professions are explicitly sexual expressed (bars, entertainment) however their function is to attract amusement or alternative thinking.

If one is working on construction like Julie, well it is not THE place for girls anyway.

Many professions (like most of public service industry) try to minimize sexual expression differences often introducing uniforms that are just barely different for girls and for boys. Simply to attract people to think in the way of satisfying their need or stress the function. This is not however a rule, seen some Tim Hortons worker, obviously man and obviously doing CD, yet Tim Hortons seem not to have objection as long as he's performing his job.

I was happy to understand several years ago that cyberspace offers somewhat relaxed dressing code and some professions that include work on computers or work away from too many people would give opportunity to dress as you please.

Unfortunately all of this still shows that dressing expression is deeply incast into society. I believe that dressing a such is not a problem, problem again lays in general acceptance, although I must say after a while I find general public pretty indiferent how someone is dressed as long as this do not go out of ordinary behaviour. It is likely the combination of profession and expressing that may not match the taste or expectation of general public.

Stelli
08-20-2004, 09:12 AM
One more thing to ponder or discuss. My wife and my friend sometimes say that people doing computers are weird. It is interesting also how many of you (including myself) are in some way related to IT industry. Amusing idea is: are people in IT more likely to dress? or this is just coincidence as many computer professionals would be easy at discovering and utilizing these kind (eg. this forum) fo resources in cyberspace.

I do not see the connection as much between computers and need to crossdress but sharing your view (those of you that are in IT) and those of you that are out of IT profession would be benefitial.

Dana
08-24-2004, 03:26 PM
I'm retired out of the military. Went to college and majored in finance. Currently, working in the retail trade, after telling my last pysho boss to shove it. I was working as a proudction supervisor in a manufacturing plant. My boss was a micro-manager and an auto-crat! He called me in one day for one of his BS meetings ranting and raving about nothing. He goes on for about 30 minutes. The entire time I'm thinking, I don't have to take this! I'm not married, I'm not in a relationship, I've got the kids grown and gone! I've got a check coming in, and only need about $120 a month over and above my retirement! The entire time, he's going off, I say nothing. When he's done, he asked me if I had anything to say! "Yea! You need to find yourself a new supervisor!" Walked out, went down to Flordia for six months and sat on the beach, thinkiing about things and what I want to do with the rest of my life. Either, I'm going to become a stock broker, a computer programer (10 classes for my 2nd BS), a financial consultant, or a truck driver. Haven't decided! :D

Dana
08-24-2004, 03:28 PM
I cut my teeth on a Commordore 64, went from there to one of the first Apples, and then a Mac, and then to the PC format. I've always taken to computers and programming like a duck to water. I've noticed that alot of transgendered seems to have as well. I wonder if there's a connection?

Amelie
08-24-2004, 03:46 PM
Lots of stupid jobs. Mainly I labor in construction, I move things from one spot to another. I hate it, I keep breaking a nail. I only work for half of the year, when they need me.

Amelie

AnnaMaria
08-24-2004, 04:31 PM
For me to say that I could dress and go to work would be crazy. I work in a production facility that builds machines for other companies to buy and use. I work as an installer and therefore travel a lot. Which means that I am forever going through security at one airport or another. Not to mention the fact that the men that I work with are very much the typical male who would freak or worse if they had the slightest clue about anna.
As for the computer thing I am torn by this assessment of the cd world. I have met a number of cd's who are lucky to be able to turn one on and get to this site. No way they could be a programer.
But I myself have been in computers since the 7th grade and have been out of school for 15yrs this past may. I am getting ready to return to programming due to the fact that I am tired of the travel and wnat to be able to spend more time at home with my family. I am married and have to beautiful children. Daughter 9 and son 20mons.
I only hope that my change in jobs comes sooner rather than later

anna

Dana
08-24-2004, 05:06 PM
And so do we AnnaMarie! So do we!

carolynhcd
08-24-2004, 05:17 PM
Oddly enough, I work in TV. Unfortunately, that's corporate television, on the technical end, back wherew all the equipment has to be kept cold. I always wear panties and toenail polish. In the winter I can wear bulky sweaters and so can wear a bra and camisole and a gaterbelt and stoickings or pantyhose and a mini-half slip underneath without causing too many glances askance. Once, however a few years ago, I was taking down an old ceiling mounted three gun video projector and reaching up above my head on a ladder and realized my shirt had ridden up and the waist band of my pantyhose and panties were plainly visible to my boss. He never said anything. Just last week I finally came out to him in a private conversation and feel so much better. I worked for a law firm in San Francisco for ten years and almost everyone in my department (document processing) was gay or lesbian. I could come to work in girly slacks and clear nail polish and light makeup and perfume with all feminine undies. I miss that freedom! Love, Carolyn

Priss
08-24-2004, 06:01 PM
I work for a state DOT, as an Electronics Communications Systems Technician Field. As Iam a postop TS, I get to be me all of the time. I love it. I deal quite a bit with all of the good old boy maintenance crews etc, and don't have and problems of which Iam aware. In my job, I repair mobile radios in vehicles, portable radios, repeater and microwave sites up on the mountain tops. I also climb the communication towers and repair antennas and feedlines. I dress appropriately for my job, which usually includes pants and probably a Tshirt. With a bra of course... I don't wear any makeup on the job, because most women in techinical positions like these don't, and it would stand out. So far, out of all of the jobs I've had since coming of working age, this is the one that I like best.:)

odelay
08-24-2004, 06:09 PM
Currently, I am unemployed and searching for the right job for myself. Before this draught, I worked for Comcast High Speed Internet doing technical support for their customers. Not a great job, but it then led to working for Microsoft for a short term doing Windows XP technical support. I still have to think about college/university as well, so I'm sort of in a ditch of choices and thought. I'll most likely end up heading back to school, but I just have to figure out what I want to study first :)

I am also in the works of writing in a magizene that my friend has constructed. I've always loved writing, and having the chance to write a column in a magizene would be an awesome experience.

Darby
08-27-2004, 09:37 PM
Very nice thread Hon!
I studied psychology/chemistry in school and was headed to med school thinking that I wanted to be a Dr... when took a hard left turn and followed what my heart was saying. I'm a commercial photographer and love every minute.

nuffsaid
08-28-2004, 05:23 AM
I'm a systems administrator for a non profit company. There is a dress code in place for the staff but the technicians usually dress casually, since we do the running around most of the day. I head up of a small team of technicians and assign their task and I am responsible for what they do and don't do.

Only a few people in the company knows that I crossdress and none of them is in my staff. Coming out now know I will loose their respect and probably my job.

Administration there is very hard-nose