Wow I can't believe that things are finally starting to move along after so long of stagnation and doubt. The way things are going right now things are about to get going so fast the next 5 months are going to fly by.
A week ago I sent a small deposit to the surgeon I've chosen for my srs along with a consent letter and of course a letter explaining my approval letters will be coming from the clinic. I of course also had to send a letter to the clinic in order for them to release my medical information. So you think I'd just sit and wait? Not me I also had to deal with getting a new part time job to help with the airfare, hotel, spending $ etc that I'd need for surgery.
I must be getting better at the interview process or maybe it's because it's retail that I got 2 offers from 2 interviews and only 4 applications. I actually took one of the jobs, but later had to decline for a better offer. I feel bad, but it's a difference of $2 an hour and in retail that's big $.
I don't want to say the name of the company here, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised to see during orientation that they offer same sex couple benefits. At first I thought it was just because of the state we lived in, but I noticed it did pertain to the country together as a whole. I also had to take a 2nd look at the CT w-4 form that listed civil unions. I guess that things have come a long way. I am happy that society is starting to open up to at least some of the GLBT umbrella. I don't know if they know about me or not, nor am I going to discuss it with anyone there unless I am confronted with it by HR. I'm not going to make the same mistakes twice. I wouldn't doubt though that they know from the background check and to be honest I don't think they care. I know of at least one other person who is trans that happens to work for the same company at a different location. I also did refuse a sales job with this company a few years ago, and he definitely knew about me, I had to tell him since one of my old bosses that knew was his brother in-law. He didn't care, he was surprised to say the least, but didn't care and more importantly told me in no uncertain terms that this big company didn't care. It's nice to see a big company that cares more about what you do for them than what you are.
Now I'm just waiting for the Dr. to get back to me for my phone consult and scheduling. Well wait isn't a good term I guess since I for the next week have 3 jobs. I have to give my notice for the cleaning job and will stay through next weekend for him. Once that's done I'll still be working over 60-70 hours a week between the two jobs. I have to do what I have to do though, I didn't come this far to fall a few grand short. As long as things go well I do plan to keep this new part-time job even after surgery too. It seems like a good company and could someday serve as a fulltime job if I burn out on sales, but that I think is a ways down the road.
Anyway gotta go get ready, have to go back for more classes, go clean and then go see the kids. I'll keep you guys informed as I get more information on the surgery.
Love to all and of course take care.
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