I have slept all I can, and I cans sleeps no more!

In the last 24 hours, I have slept 14 hours. I actually fell asleep about 11PM, but woke up at 3:30 AM, and couldn't get back to bed. At least I won't be late for the first day of work.

I'm a little worried about this job, though. It's for TxDOT, which is good, AT the TxDOT building. But the fact that they hired me "on the spot" (We need you know, just show up) and are being so lax about paperwork (get it back to us when you can), the really wierd phone interview which consisted of "yeah yeah yeah" on the callers side, the muddle-speak job description when I got the EMail.

I think I'm going to be writing up crash reports. Ho boy.

I have slept all I can, and I cans sleeps no more!

In the last 24 hours, I have slept 14 hours. I actually fell asleep about 11PM, but woke up at 3:30 AM, and couldn't get back to bed. At least I won't be late for the first day of work.

I'm a little worried about this job, though. It's for TxDOT, which is good, AT the TxDOT building. But the fact that they hired me "on the spot" (We need you know, just show up) and are being so lax about paperwork (get it back to us when you can), the really wierd phone interview which consisted of "yeah yeah yeah" on the callers side, the muddle-speak job description when I got the EMail.

I think I'm going to be writing up crash reports. Ho boy.

(no subject)

What a complete screwup. :P

In all the rush to get me hired...I really didn't get much info. To the point that I got there 15 minutes early, and started work 30 minutes LATE. I got sent to the wrong building twice, was told to meet with two of the wrong people, and finally managed to sit down and learn.

2 hours was just marking things with a highlighter.

The job is Machine Work. I don't like Machine Work, but it's so boring and rote. It's not as bad as my first Machine Job (My entire day consisted of "Open File, Turn White Boxes Blue, Label Boxes, Close File"), but it's pretty rote. Basically, I'm taking accident reports, and coding them on scantron type sheets for some sort of statistics thing.

Good news: It's easy, boring and I can bring in a radio for it...not to mention I can come home for lunch.
Bad news: Wow! You're good at this! We should hire you!

The things we do for hormones.

(no subject)

What a complete screwup. :P

In all the rush to get me hired...I really didn't get much info. To the point that I got there 15 minutes early, and started work 30 minutes LATE. I got sent to the wrong building twice, was told to meet with two of the wrong people, and finally managed to sit down and learn.

2 hours was just marking things with a highlighter.

The job is Machine Work. I don't like Machine Work, but it's so boring and rote. It's not as bad as my first Machine Job (My entire day consisted of "Open File, Turn White Boxes Blue, Label Boxes, Close File"), but it's pretty rote. Basically, I'm taking accident reports, and coding them on scantron type sheets for some sort of statistics thing.

Good news: It's easy, boring and I can bring in a radio for it...not to mention I can come home for lunch.
Bad news: Wow! You're good at this! We should hire you!

The things we do for hormones.

I bet those golden tickets make the chocolate taste terrible.

That was quick.

I got back to work to find my badge wouldn't let me into work. Security meets me, and ushers me into a Manager's office to tell me I'm being fired due to sexual harassment. My crime - using the women's restroom.

This time I wasn't even given a choice, just the boot.

And considering what fun my LAST EEOC and OSHA filings were and their results, I'm going to take it square in the face. All of the shields put up to protect us from this kind of shit don't protect freaks like me.

Genetic men and women, transsexuals who pass...count your fucking blessings.

I bet those golden tickets make the chocolate taste terrible.

That was quick.

I got back to work to find my badge wouldn't let me into work. Security meets me, and ushers me into a Manager's office to tell me I'm being fired due to sexual harassment. My crime - using the women's restroom.

This time I wasn't even given a choice, just the boot.

And considering what fun my LAST EEOC and OSHA filings were and their results, I'm going to take it square in the face. All of the shields put up to protect us from this kind of shit don't protect freaks like me.

Genetic men and women, transsexuals who pass...count your fucking blessings.

(no subject)

Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 14:06:12 -0800
From: [email address]
To: Jenn Dolari <jenn@dolari.org>
Subject: Re: [Company] and [Company] openings...

Jennifer,

I just received word about the "incident" today. I'm not really sure what to
say. I'm a very liberal, open minded person, and I certainly don't think
it's fair to discriminate against anyone for any reason.

However, this "bathroom" situation caused quite a stir, and needless to say,
it's a very negative reflection on my company. I know it's a complicated
situation, but most of the agencies, including [Company] have firm policies
about "transgendered" employees. I'm not even sure if that's the proper term
for someone in "transition," however [Company] has very fair policies concerning
this. You could have easily kept your job and enjoyed a rewarding
experience. But it comes down to what the "plumbing" is downstairs. I have
no idea what your situation is, and it's none of my business, but if you are
still a man below the belt, they want you to use the men's facilities.

At any rate, [company] isn't going to pay us for your morning of work. So I hope
you will understand why I won't be able to pay you for your time.

I wish this would have worked out, but things happen. Next time around, I
would suggest being more honest with your prospective employer before
accepting a position in order to avoid unexpected complications.

Best of luck,
[Name]
[Company]

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Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:53:49 -0600 (Central Standard Time)
From: Jenn Dolari <jenn@dolari.org>
To: [Email]
Subject: Re: [Company] and [company] openings...

On Wed, 5 Nov 2003 [email] wrote:

> However, this "bathroom" situation caused quite a stir, and needless to say,
> it's a very negative reflection on my company. I know it's a complicated
> situation, but most of the agencies, including [company] have firm policies
> about "transgendered" employees. I'm not even sure if that's the proper term
> for someone in "transition," however [company] has very fair policies concerning
> this. You could have easily kept your job and enjoyed a rewarding
> experience. But it comes down to what the "plumbing" is downstairs. I have
> no idea what your situation is, and it's none of my business, but if you are
> still a man below the belt, they want you to use the men's facilities.

I appreciate that position. However, as a transitioning transgender, I
expect to be treated as a woman. I realize some places aren't able to
deal with such thing, and have policies that conflict with transgenders.
As women may feel threatened at me using a women's restroom, I will feel
threatened at usiing a male's.

This is not my first job as a female. This was never a problem with Dell
or Kinko's, Dell even backing me in a HR issue on the matter.

> I wish this would have worked out, but things happen. Next time around, I
> would suggest being more honest with your prospective employer before
> accepting a position in order to avoid unexpected complications.

I have NEVER been less than honest. My name is my name, my presentation
is my presentation. And frankly, I find this last paragraph insulting.
What is between my legs is not important in the workplace, and is
therefore never mentioned.

Thank you for the opportunity, I only wish I could have finished my job.

Jenn

I was being VERY VERY VERY VERY nice.

(no subject)

Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 14:06:12 -0800
From: [email address]
To: Jenn Dolari <jenn@dolari.org>
Subject: Re: [Company] and [Company] openings...

Jennifer,

I just received word about the "incident" today. I'm not really sure what to
say. I'm a very liberal, open minded person, and I certainly don't think
it's fair to discriminate against anyone for any reason.

However, this "bathroom" situation caused quite a stir, and needless to say,
it's a very negative reflection on my company. I know it's a complicated
situation, but most of the agencies, including [Company] have firm policies
about "transgendered" employees. I'm not even sure if that's the proper term
for someone in "transition," however [Company] has very fair policies concerning
this. You could have easily kept your job and enjoyed a rewarding
experience. But it comes down to what the "plumbing" is downstairs. I have
no idea what your situation is, and it's none of my business, but if you are
still a man below the belt, they want you to use the men's facilities.

At any rate, [company] isn't going to pay us for your morning of work. So I hope
you will understand why I won't be able to pay you for your time.

I wish this would have worked out, but things happen. Next time around, I
would suggest being more honest with your prospective employer before
accepting a position in order to avoid unexpected complications.

Best of luck,
[Name]
[Company]

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Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 16:53:49 -0600 (Central Standard Time)
From: Jenn Dolari <jenn@dolari.org>
To: [Email]
Subject: Re: [Company] and [company] openings...

On Wed, 5 Nov 2003 [email] wrote:

> However, this "bathroom" situation caused quite a stir, and needless to say,
> it's a very negative reflection on my company. I know it's a complicated
> situation, but most of the agencies, including [company] have firm policies
> about "transgendered" employees. I'm not even sure if that's the proper term
> for someone in "transition," however [company] has very fair policies concerning
> this. You could have easily kept your job and enjoyed a rewarding
> experience. But it comes down to what the "plumbing" is downstairs. I have
> no idea what your situation is, and it's none of my business, but if you are
> still a man below the belt, they want you to use the men's facilities.

I appreciate that position. However, as a transitioning transgender, I
expect to be treated as a woman. I realize some places aren't able to
deal with such thing, and have policies that conflict with transgenders.
As women may feel threatened at me using a women's restroom, I will feel
threatened at usiing a male's.

This is not my first job as a female. This was never a problem with Dell
or Kinko's, Dell even backing me in a HR issue on the matter.

> I wish this would have worked out, but things happen. Next time around, I
> would suggest being more honest with your prospective employer before
> accepting a position in order to avoid unexpected complications.

I have NEVER been less than honest. My name is my name, my presentation
is my presentation. And frankly, I find this last paragraph insulting.
What is between my legs is not important in the workplace, and is
therefore never mentioned.

Thank you for the opportunity, I only wish I could have finished my job.

Jenn

I was being VERY VERY VERY VERY nice.