Hey folks,

I’ve been semi out at work for a while now, with our communication systems showing she/they and dressing femme in the workplace.

I’ve settled on wanting to be called by a different name, and talking with my team lead and HR contact am planning a switch over on Monday.

I don’t expect any hostility from the team I’m in, and the company has been very supportive to date.

That doesn’t stop me being a little nervous with the visibility of Slack etc changing over to a distinctly female name.

Was wondering if the experiences of other transfemmes coming out in such a clear way in their workplaces.

  • Jimbob0i0@beehaw.orgOP
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    1 year ago

    Previous name will be well known…

    Agreed with my leadership that I’d put a quick heads up on Slack today in my team channel that my name has changed to avoid surprising anyone Monday, and to give the weekend for anyone to digest.

    Response was positive so here’s hoping no issues as work goes next week.

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      1 year ago

      Congrats again! I’m sure it will go great. Sounds like you have a good leadership team at work ❤️