What does everybody do for a living?

[ak88gurl]

I'm a Pipefitter/Mechanic experienced in working in radiological areas with contamination at times and with hazardous chemicals. I'm curious to see how many other transwomen here are working in industrial environments.

I have yet to begin transition though and expect it may still be a year or so, but that I'll still be doing the same job for the next several years while I do so....

[LeaP]

I'm an IT executive in the securities industry. Nothing "industrial" about it! (I did have some welding certs at one point, though.)

[ginger56]

I work for water and sewer dept. for a local city.i actually clean and inspect sewer lines.i know,not the nicest job but it is a lot cleaner than you yhink.we have main line camera that goes down the line to inspect the line and use high pressure jetter to clean it.

[Frances]

I'm a translator.

[AllieSF]

I worked in an auto factory just out of high school for summer jobs to pay for college, then worked in the management of large industrial projects. Now I am retired and do whatever I want.

[Dawn cd]

If your question is open to non-TS folk, I am a retired book edtitor.

[mikiSJ]

I was a Vice President - Land Acquisition until I was forced into retirement last year and now I am trying to get over a bad case of bronchitis so I can enjoying doing whatever I want with Allie. (I'll call you tomorrow!)

[Julie Gaum]

The variety of occupations, current and past, are even more wide than the variations in how, when and the extent that CDs do their thing--- amazing!
Currently I'm a management consultant and author but previously in the motion picture industry coast to coast in two countries, hardware-houseware wholesaling, coventional and discount retail chains --- but started out as a caddy and selling softdrinks as a kid door-to-door until I tasted what I was selling-awful! Then worked when not in college at a shipyard.
Julie

[RADER]

I think we have done this before, but here goes;
Retired Carpenter, High end trim, specialized in Radius Stair Cases.
Metric Cabinets and custom wood work.
Rader

[PaulaAnn]

Ex-military;38 years as an Aircraft mechanic ,Crew Chief,babysitter in the RCAF,CAF,CF. Now it's PaulAnn's turn.........

[Kathryn Martin]

I am a lawyer

[Angela Campbell]

I am a senior field engineer for precision data center cooling systems.

and when the grandkids are around a really good baby sitter!

[stefan37]

I own and operate an electrical & mechanical contacting firm

[Rogina B]

I am a marine engineer.Came ashore eleven years ago.

[Robin777]

I am a Metrologist.. I calibrate various types of electronic equipment for a living. I am the person that makes sure the equipment that makes things does it with precision.

[Rianna Humble]

I used to be a Business analyst, now work in remote PC support.

Oh and did I ever mention, I'm a politician?

[Marleena]

I was forced into early retirement due to a workplace injury. I'm a PC tech and IT, trained in business management in that field etc.

[vikki2020]

I work for a bank, that has 14 locations. I get to bounce around, doing whatever needs doing! Light maintenance, bringing supplies, move files, ---- pretty much anything that's not "banking"! The best part is that I'm pretty much on my own, as far as what to do.

[Robin Lee]

I retired from a large southern california school district after 27 years. I came out the last three years of my carrier as trans. Before that I was a mecanical engeneer at a nuculer power plant. now just speend time with my grand dauhters and play as much as I can.
Life is good as a full time woman!

[paddy]

I own and manage an animal hospital that I built from the ground up with my family. I do everything but the 'doctor stuff'!

[Ann Louise]

I'm a Civil Engineer for a large city utility.

[Anne Elizabeth]

I am a starving artist. Specific Wood Turning Sculpture. Have a gallery opening reception tomorrow night and another one first of November.

[Rachael Leigh]

I've worked in the aviation industry for over 30 years

[AKKaren]

I'm a professional tourist...aka truck driver

[chelyann]

refrigeration operating engineer / facility maintenance engineer

[edith]

Software developer

[thechic]

I'm a industrial refrigeration engineer ,also carry out a small amount of commercial refrigeration installation and repair and do this as a ts. but most think I am a woman, and I go with that.

[Amy A]

I'm a VFX and Concept Artist, specialising in character modelling and animation.

[gonegirl]

I'm a Cinematographer.

[Halenna]

I am an accomplished Realtor

[Amanda_P]

I'm a floor supervisor in table games at a local casino

[Tiffanyselkoe]

Registered nurse ER

[Angela Campbell]

Oh and did I ever mention, I'm a politician?

Over there that might be ok, but I wouldn't admit that over here. At least not lately.

[MsRenee]

Myself I am a Chauffuer and totally love it.
Hugs
Renee

[BOBBI G.]

Forced into retirement at 66 due to recession, and had everything taken when ex wife left me high and dry. Had been residential and commercial electrical service man for over 15 years. Now am a Bridgetender to help keep food on table. I am at the very beginning of my transition.

Bobbi

[Jackie7]

Retired from the publishing industry.

[Ann WA]

I am a retired civil and structural engineer. Age 75 and counting.

[Jenny Doolittle]

Retired Jail Administrator, Deputy Sheriff.

[wearinghers2]

I work in the aviation field helicopter mechanic 25yrs now

[Lauren B]

I'm an editor.

[MysticLady]

Still trying too figure out what I want too be.:thinking:...:idontknow:

[Alexis.j]

I do a bit of everything...
Actually am a qualified sound engineer (film and recording studio), but never pursued that line due to economic reasons.
Currently work part time as a technician in the electronic field, and run my own company the rest of the time ( programming and electronic design, cctv, hvac, engineering) and if thats not enough, I run a small tattoo and piercing studio aswel...

[Kali]

Primarily I'm an author.

I do some high-end IT consulting when someone offers me enough money to get me to visit their site.

[Alex R]

IT Business Analyst / Project Manager in the Banking sector

[ryenmatt]

Factory Worker.

[Inna]

I am a representative of a medical group featuring great surgeon who specializes in FFS...

[Jorja]

I am a Goddess! You may all bow now. :) I wish!

I am an Architect and own a construction company.

[Rachel Mari]

Broadband Tech for local Telco for the last 17 years.

And once a year, I take excused time off for a couple of months and go work as a Radiation Protection (RP) tech at a Nuclear Power Plant in CA. Have 25 years experience as a RPT.

Radiological Controls and Radiation Protection are the same animal (same limits but higher levels), just one is based on the commerical way of things than working in the shipyard for the military.

[Sarah Beth]

I'm a building contractor, I do carpentry, electrical, plumbing, just about all of it when comes to construction and remodeling. I do however have advanced degrees in counseling and educational psychology. I worked for some time in post-secondary education in the student services areas. I got tired of the politics involved and lack the funding for programs so went back to what I really enjoyed the most working with my hands and creating.

[Ciel]

Nurse Educator prior to 2010. Now, Theatre Anaesthetics Nurse. yes, it's in England.

[dreamer_2.0]

Tech support for a Canadian telecommunications company.

[Leah Lynn]

Truck driver. I used to be over the road, but work for a small firm now, staying in midwest. Used to run heavy equipment in a quarry.

[MadisonL]

Power Plant Maintenance tech. About to make a change to operations though

[Diane Lynn]

I have been in the printing industry since 1987. I started as a stripper and I am currently a graphic designer.

[Dusty815]

I am a restaurant manager.

[charla42]

Retired Military, OTR Truck Driver (15 years), Widower(7 Years) presently in the process of moving to Florida. Turned 71 in Sep.

[Kimberly Kael]

Software engineering, leading a team at one of the best known technology companies in the world.

[Diana L]

Insurance sales and service

[Tara D. Rose]

I'm a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programmer and set up technician, but I sometimes moonlight as a hit man which actually pays better.


But if bullsh****g was profitable I would be a very wealthy person.

[AlexisWest]

car dealership parts department, used to work for a very large road paving company, quality control and transportation manager

[kathtx]

Applied mathematician. I figure out better ways to use computers to solve problems in engineering and biology.

[Megan72]

I am a Real Estate Broker.

[stefan37]

Interesting thread. Just curious what our professions have to do with transitioning on the job?

[Rogina B]

Stefan,If your fellow employees carry lunchboxes to work,don't do it there! It will never be easy!

[stefan37]

Well if you are transitioning there really isn't much choice. I am transitioning in the job a very male centric, dominated industry. My experience to date has been nothing but positive. But my profession has nothing to do with transitioning in place at work.

[Ariamythe]

English teacher at a not-for-profit college; part-time freelance writer.

[TeresaL]

Retired R&D engineer.

[Tora]

Truck Driver

[CharleneT]

I'm a compounding pharmacy tech - I make customized medications at a large hospital, mostly Chemotherapies and TPN.

[Andrea_Rae]

Chemical Engineer in sales. Part time scuba instructor for fun :)

[ak88gurl]

Stefan,If your fellow employees carry lunchboxes to work,don't do it there! It will never be easy!

Coming from the perspective of a young person who began work in an industrial environment about a year ago, there is a lack of options a lot of times for people in general in today's economy, but especially transgender people.

Looking at the professions here has confirmed what I suspected that STEM, medical, and trades jobs dominate the careers for transgender people. Here's my opinion on what some of this is. Business is trickier for us because the prejudices of other people prevent them from being as likely to trust us in that kind of position where we're dealing with people a lot as the face of the company. It happens, especially with experience on the resume, but in much of the US, the South specifically, it seems harder to overcome prejudices for this. Prejudices in the hyper-masculine trades jobs can certainly make finding work more difficult, but with simultaneous increasing shortage of people in these jobs and demand for people who can do them, there are people even in the South who will at least say, "Well, I'm hiring this person to weld, and the resume shows the ability for the job."

I got my Bachelor of Arts in History. I very much wanted to do museum work even though it's not the highest paying, or maybe even to teach. However, when I realized I'm trans, I realized those running museums and historic battlefields in Virginia are less likely to trust me as the face of the museum or the NPS. As for teaching, even if I were just gay and found out to be, I suspect in much of the state, all it would take is a single redneck parent suggesting that I would "indoctrinate the kids with the gay agenda" to end my teaching career. In some parts of the country (not so much VA) gay people are getting into teaching, but I haven't really seen the transgender teachers out there.

I was desperately looking for a way out of the blue collar world, but now am settled on apprenticeship (and increasingly content with it). If you're transgender in the South with this economy, I hate to seem cynical, but I say take the work you can get.

This is just my opinion though.

[Leeza]

I am a telecommunications admin.

[Rachel Smith]

Residential electrician by trade but with the housing crisis no work anymore so I am now a parttime mail lady and I also work parttime for a company that takes care of the electrical displays at Lowes. I like both of them a lot. At the P O I get paid to drive around listening to my radio 3 to 4 hours a day. I only make $14.15/hour @ Lowes but I never see my boss. I get my work orders on the puter put up the new displays, take a picture of them and send it to my boss to show that I did it.

[Patrice_CD]

Consulting Engineer

[secretlyme]

Military.

[pinkhyori]

Analyst. Commercials, financial, operational...

[toniloraine]

I am retired military. Work on pulp manufacuring and a fishing gukdd part time

[Catherine Hopkins]

Airline captain.

[Lilli]

I am a teacher.
But I am just a CD and I can't for the love of me see how a transition would be possible on the job even if i wanted to.
The job has a lot to do with enforcing rules and imposing tasks on others.
I wouldn't have the slightest idea how to do it without my male persona. - I know my female colleagues do it - but I would have to start soooo again from the start.
But that's probably what being CD means.

[StaceyJane]

Since I was in one scene on a TV show recently can I say actor?
When I'm not starring on TV shows I work as a civilian lab tech in a military hospital.

[Ddannie]

I have worked in the medical field for 30 years in the laboratory side of things. Very analytical and not much direct patient care. My view of the work fields previously mentioned is that there are a lot of analytical minds in the CD community represented here. It is surprising and comforting to me. Do others agree? Is this discussed elsewhere in the forums?
Cheers,
Danielle

[wifeof]

I'm a youth worker. Great job :)

[Memzy]

Model, Dancer, and soon to be Musician again..

[Sandra Dee]

CD only, but I am an analytical chemist.

[Kathryn Martin]

Hey interesting demographic here isn't it......

[Rogina B]

Kathryn,When I was doing a project in Chicago a few years ago,I was amazed at the high percentage of engineers in and around CGS[Chicago Gender Society] a very social and active group. It was the most prevalent occupation..

[melissaK]

attorney (journeyman litigator in a mid sized insurance defense firm at present);
arbitrator (dispute resolution).

[moonedo]

I am an analyst at a bank

[Megan G]

WOW!! Your careers sound so good compared to mine....

I am an excavator operator, I play in the dirt for a living. I mainly do street reconstructions, removing the old infrastructure (sewer,water) and installing new. I was in Alberta's Oil sands last winter and got to play with the big toys..

Not exactly the best field to transition in.....:brolleyes:

[crystalann]

I have a small landscaping company, we cut grass and trim shrubs its hard and hot but its been paying our bills.

[Aubrey lee]

Certified Arborist

[Rhonda Darling]

CD, not trans, so I work in drab mode -- would love to be able to work en femme. I'm an attorney in a non-traditional attorney role (niche specialty) that I love. Formerly worked in the tech theater industry and am well versed in some of the trades, though only practiced for work around my and friend's houses these days.

Rhonda

[Bridgetlagurl]

I am a heavy haul oversize truck driver. Good pay and rewarding.

[Beth Wilde]

Her Majesty's Armed Forces!

[steph1964]

I'm a police sergeant but I retire in May. Then I plan on putting my geology degree to use. Anyone hiring :-)

[tonidouglas]

Right now I am a Model Maker been machining for the last 25+ years also a DOL Cert Tool and Die Maker no way I could transition at work would rather be in an office.

[sheilagirl]

Electronics Engineering Technician, Audio related field.

[Gia9]

Wholesale real estate to cash investors - I work with 3 asset managers direct and get deals before they go to Wall Street hedge funds...

[arbon]

I work in a printing company. Press is behind me in my avatar and me at my desk in my profile pict.

[dunkelkreuz]

still in unversity and frankly i wish i could stay here for longer.

[Linda Z]

president and CEO of a tech company

[IamSara]

Service Engineer for a major equipment manufacturer.

[susan jackson]

I own a pub

Most people would think this is a dream job, but the reality is that it can be a real nightmare:

I regularly have to work up to 18 hours a day, 7 days a week
I have not had a single day off since I started, in February 2013 - and I cannot see the opportunity to have a day off in the coming future
I have to listen to a lot of rubbish spoken by customers
I hear everything, see everything but cannot say anything
When I am behind the bar, I have no friends - lots of acquaintances, but NO friends
Any problems - 'the buck stops here'!
I am constantly on the look-out for underage drinkers and people selling/using drugs on the premises, because it could cause me to lose my license
If the beer tastes good, it's good beer. If the beer tastes 'funny', it's my fault
I cannot have anything to drink, because it's a slippery road downwards
I cannot afford to lose customers, so I have to dress 'conservatively', cannot listen to the music I like and have to keep my thoughts to myself
Every person who comes through the door could pull a weapon and rob me
Every person who comes through the door could use abusive language at me
Every person who comes through the door could run off without paying for their drinks, thus costing me money

[RachelReaper]

Chemical Engineer in Sales

[Cathypb]

Flight attendant and environmental planner when not flying

[Carlene]

Retired........many years in industrial management.

[ArleneRaquel]

Retired after a career that took many turns.

[sierra_g]

Website designer. I own my own company.

[Cheryl123]

I am like ArleneRaquel -- I too am retired after a career that took many turns. I was a government drivers license examiner. :)

[nicolecdgal]

I am a Police Officer with a large department in Arizona. I've been in this field for about 15 years now.

[Pandys]

I drive a wrecker.

[gonegirl]

I'm really wondering why this thread is in the Transexual section?

Mods?

Edit:
It sounds like the OP is TS but many of the replies are obviously not TS relative.

[Pandys]

I am sorry, in my case it was a newcomer mistake, I neglected to check the forum when I saw it in new posts.

[Nigella]

I'm really wondering why this thread is in the Transexual section?

Mods?

Edit:
It sounds like the OP is TS but many of the replies are obviously not TS relative.

If you care to read the purpose of the TS forum


This section is for all members to post in, however, topics are restricted to Transsexual specific items and for Transsexuals to share their experiences. This section is also Gender Neutral, this section supports both M2F and F2M Transsexuals.

The decision on whether to move/delete/edit a thread is dependent upon the OP. The OP of this thread identifies as TS and alludes to her transitioning in her current job/career. As the OP did not request a specific section of the membership, it is quite valid for non TS members to contribute to the thread.

[gonegirl]

Thanks for replying, Nigella,

Yes I know that all members are welcome to post in this section, however, how does a post from a CD in this thread comply with Transexuals sharing their experiences?

[Rianna Humble]

S1mone,

You already have your answer. The Original Post did not specify replies coming from only one section of the membership so all members have the right to post.

If you want a discussion that is limited to only MtF transsexuals, you have two alternatives:

1 Spell out clearly in the original post that you only want replies from MtF TS members - and draw the mods' attention if we overlook a response from someone else

2 Better than that post in Safe Haven

[gonegirl]

Thank you both for replying.

[Zooey_91]

I'm a communications engineer, mainly focused on security.

[wanagione]

I'm a Registered Nurse, Critical Care, ICU

[NathalieX66]

I design sneakers for major and minor brands. Saying I work for New Balance is not that simple. I happen to work in a very close-knit industry where everyone knows everyone.
I will NOT work for Nike. ...sorry.

[Badtranny]

Yes I know that all members are welcome to post in this section, however, how does a post from a CD in this thread comply with Transexuals sharing their experiences?

lol

I was thinking the same thing Simone. It's interesting to see what people do, but not exactly informative for a TS considering transition.

que sera

[Lynnmorgan451]

I'm a locksmith!

[Kelly Anne]

Military!

[Jorja]

I'm really wondering why this thread is in the Transexual section?

Mods?

Edit:
It sounds like the OP is TS but many of the replies are obviously not TS relative.


lol

I was thinking the same thing Simone. It's interesting to see what people do, but not exactly informative for a TS considering transition.

que sera

I disagree, Melissa and Simone . I think it shows that we are a very diverse and intelligent group. We have everything from Truck Drivers to Chemical Engineers to Electricians and even a Youth Worker. Many of us are still in traditionally male dominated jobs. I think it shows a TS that no matter what your occupation is, you can transition and you do not have to go out and find a traditionally female job to keep working, unless you want too that is.

[stefan37]

That would be correct Jorja if only ts were responding. I would venture that the majority of the responses were from those individuals that have no intention of transitioning and will continue to work as a male. I will agree that those of us that are TS, gender variant,or across dresser have a many variety of.professions.

[Paula Thomas]

Corporate Attorney.

[Rianna Humble]

That is enough whingeing! :angry:

The question of who can/should answer has already been asked of the moderators and received a reply in this thread. To remind you
As the OP did not request a specific section of the membership, it is quite valid for non TS members to contribute to the thread.

Any further whinging about who has/can/should post in this thread will be deleted and I will not rule out taking further action. :Angry3:

If you don't like the answers you are reading, don't read them!

[ak88gurl]

It sounds like the OP is TS but many of the replies are obviously not TS relative.

Yeah, I actually did put it in this section assuming people would take it to be a post for the TS crowd. Maybe a better question would have been what jobs people have transitioned in.

[Kimberly Kael]

I thought your original post made that reasonably clear, but perhaps it's worth trying again and being even more explicit? I'd contribute again.

[Rianna Humble]

:Angry3:If members took the time to read the FAQs (http://www.crossdressers.com/forums/faq.php?faq=rules_and_guidelines#faq_specific) instead of criticising the moderators because the OP made unfounded assumptions, there would have been no need for the continuous bitching about who should post to this thread.:angry:

Thread closed.