So midway through last year personal circumstances forced me into a job I wasn't too keen on taking. It's a position in a roadside assistance company mainly just breaking into peoples cars when they lock the keys inside. The money is good and I like being out and about but this typically masculine job is not exactly one where gender expression is common. I was getting frustrated until I realised that I was the only person stopping me from expressing myself, so I started just being me while doing my 'man' job. Whenever the mood strikes I'll happily start work wearing eyeliner + mascara, if my nails are painted I'll just leave it (they have been plum crazy purple all week) and I really have to say my mood has generally improved.
So I pose this question; Do any of you push the gender boundaries in your workplace? I know it's easier for some depending on what you do or where you're located but I'm genuinely curious as to what the majority do. Also to clarify I'm talking about anything that is visible, we all underdress at some point
P.s. If you're out driving in Melbourne en femme and lock your keys in the car or need any form of roadside assistance, 95% of providers will be nothing but professional when dealing with you.