So, I'm now on the hunt for a new job/career. Haven't lost my current job, but it gets harder and harder every day to not walk out. A combination of the over emphasis on masculinity, the current state of a failing store, the negativity in general, and a commission only position where even the owner seems not to care if business is in steady decline. Harley Davidson was my life for the past 10+ years, and the only adult salary I have ever made was in this field. I have no idea what/where to even start for work, but am looking at companies with trans friendly policies, as I'm not sure where my life is headed. I want to make sure if I decide to go further, I won't be out of a job. Seems like even though I haven't really made any moves or decisions regarding my gender, the serious thoughts have started to throw a wrench in the works that is my life. Everything is so up in the air right now, I'm feeling lost.
My fallback career is suddenly no longer an option, partly because of a social non tolerance for everything we talk about on this site, as well as my own physical disabilities. I can't wrench on or ride Harley Davidsons anymore. I don't want to fall back into retail, but really don't have any other experience/training. For the first time in a long time, I have no idea what the future holds, or even what I want it to be.
I've never been one to shy away from a challenge, and whatever decisions I make, I'm sure I will rise to the occasion. Just don't even know what the decisions are, or where to start.
Lost in Texas
JD