Ok it happened. The president called a meeting with all staff yesterday in Sacramento. He informed the company of my transition. It wasn't done exactly the way I wanted but it is done. I thought I was going to make an appearance at the office today but was told there was no reason. I will be patient and wait for the first real need to visit. I anticipate this happening by early next week.
I received an email a few hours later from my customer service person addressed to Suzanne. I told her that was a first! She said she was excited to meet me. I also received a text from the HR person stating her support for me. That was it. No other communication from anyone else. Crickets!
It was the longest 24 hours of my life waiting for this to happen. Then nothing really! The world hasn't ended and I guess I am ok. I am not sure.
So now Thursday I have 3 appointments with customers. My sales manager and I are meeting with them to out myself and inform them I will no longer be appearing as a male. That is only 3 out of about 40. Will it never end?
I want to feel like I have accomplished something but I don't! It all seems unreal and there is no jubilation. I know I should be satisfied but I feel unsettled. It was the hardest step and I thought I would feel so relieved. Ok enough whining. Time to get ready for Thursday meetings!
Suzanne