Workplace drama

[MonicaPVD]

I have been working remotely for some time now but this week I had to go to the office every day to access some paper files required for a time sensitive project. Anyway, the office is closed so I have been there alone all day.

Needless to say, after two days of working solo, the pink fog took over and I decided to dress up for the office. On Wednesday, I left home early and changed into a very cool, very professional outfit. Completed the look with some smart makeup and my favorite wig.

I was in heaven all day Wednesday, which helped me be super productive. So yesterday, I also dressed for work and thought nothing of pulling up to the office and walking in, heels clicking on the shiny tile floors. Then it happened.

At about 10:30am, my boss walked in unannounced. I say unannounced because we have been in constant contact via phone and email all week and he had no intention of coming in. Or so I thought. I honestly don't know which of us looked more surprised. He took a look at me, took a deep breath, said hello and continued to his office. I didn't know what to do so I did nothing. Just put my head down and got back to work.

A half hour later my boss walked into my office and asked me about the project and I gave him a status report. He then asked me if this was a new look for me. I took a deep breath and said that this was a big part of who I am but I had kept it separate from my job because I wasn't ready to publicly transition just yet. I came to work dressed like now this because I knew that there would be no one here.

My boss thought about it for a moment and said, "Well there isn't anything inappropriate about what you're wearing but if you plan on transitioning when everything here goes back to normal, you should talk with HR first to make that as smooth as possible."

With that he went back to his office. I was floored. I have kept my dressing a secret forever and now I just outed myself to my boss of all people. My productivity went to hell, of course.

So, here I am at work. In a suit and tie. Thinking about what will happen when this place opens up again.