Transitioning at work and in all of my life

[mrt (imported)]

Fargo can seem so rural but there are some pluses I think to being rural. Open sky, fresh air and all that. Anyway, hope you get a job and a local that work for you.

I grew up in an industrial part of Mpls and have (seemed) to spend most of my life moving further away in the country with the exception of this last move. I really loved the small town feel and the ability to get up and walk down the banks of a creek (for example) with my Dog(s)

Now, I'm closer to the city and only have kitty.... Who does NOT like to go for a walk.

[EricaAnn (imported)]

There are roughly 200,000 people in the Fargo-Moorhead region. If this job is with the employer I suspect from the description, they may well cover GRS. That might make it worth the move. Maybe....

The average January high temperature is only about 6 degrees lower than what the Twin Cities experiences. That means it is about 15 degrees colder than Chicago in January. That can't be too bad.

OMG girl friend! I'm as far north as I ever want to be here in Chicago. If the winter's were any colder, I might just freeze my you-know-what's off...excuse me, if anyone sees a nipple on the floor, that's probably mine!

[Danya (imported)]

OMG girl friend! I'm as far north as I ever want to be here in Chicago. If the winter's were any colder, I might just freeze my you-know-what's off...excuse me, if anyone sees a nipple on the floor, that's probably mine!

You are so funny, as usual! You may need to cover up more!

The Fargo-Moorhead area is a place I never would have considered for a job. Until now. I need a good job and if an offer happens to come from the end of the earth, I will at least consider it. I have never lived in such an out of the way place before. Or one so cold. Might as well move to Alaska! There's an idea...

Just this morning (Monday), three recruiters let me know about far-off jobs. One of these is in Lansing, MI and is contract to hire. Not sure yet about how I feel about a move to Michigan. The job description is very interesting, though, and fits my skills.

Another is for a contract position near Boston, MA. I will not apply for this as the contract length is only 3 months. I decided non-local contract jobs need to be at least 6 months duration. I may lower that requirement in a month or two.

The third job was also a short-lenth contract option.

I have started contacting consulting firms that hire their own full-time folks in my part of Information Technology. Some of these jobs require frequent travel, but that would not bother me.

Still hopeful things will work out here in Chicago, while I keep my options open in this difficult economy. One way or another, I will get a good job.

[Uncle Flo (imported)]

OMG girl friend! I'm as far north as I ever want to be here in Chicago. If the winter's were any colder, I might just freeze my you-know-what's off...excuse me, if anyone sees a nipple on the floor, that's probably mine!

Chicago doesn't have winter, WE have winter. Chicago has a few weeks of mild unpleasantness. --FLO--

[MacTheWolf (imported)]

Chicago doesn't have winter, WE have winter. Chicago has a few weeks of mild unpleasantness. --FLO--

Oh, it gets cold now in Minnesota?

[kristoff]

Oh, it gets cold now in Minnesota?

Not so bad. I still have both of my nipples. Other things, another story...

[adam-in-texas (imported)]

Danya,

Just wanted to say hi ..ive been reading this thread for a while now but just got up the courage to write to ya. You seem like a truly remakable and wonderful woman. I know it cant be easy to transition so u have my upmost respect. I lived In Chicago (Lisle) for a year..liked it ok. If i was still there id show ya around . Anyway peace out..Chris

[TheOtherSide (imported)]

Not so bad. I still have both of my nipples. Other things, another story...

Wait... does that mean you're secretly... *GASP* a brass monkey?

[Danya (imported)]

Now, now boys. Need I remind you that this is not a bar room? Such talk in front of a lady.

Chicago doesn't have winter, WE have winter. Chicago has a few weeks of mild unpleasantness. --FLO--

Hi Flo,

I haven't experienced more than a week or less, total, of Chicago's winter. But I have no doubt that Chicago's winters are wimpy compared to Minnesota's, where I spent nine winters recently and four in college. For several years after I g

raduated, I had nightmares

about t

he Minnesota cold.

Oh, it gets cold now in Minnesota?

You are spoiled, I think, Mr. Wolf

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Not so bad. I still have both of my nipples. Other things,

another story...

I still have both nipples, too. That might change if I move to Moorhead.

Wait... does that mean you're secretly... *GASP* a brass monkey?

Not my business to comment on this one.

[Danya (imported)]

Danya,

Just wanted to say hi ..ive been reading this thread for a while now but just got up the courage to write to ya. You seem like a truly remakable and wonderful woman. I know it cant be easy to transition so u have my upmost respect. I lived In Chicago (Lisle) for a year..liked it ok. If i was still there id show ya around . Anyway peace out..Chris

Hi Chris,

You are very kind and I appreciate your comments. I don't know how remarkable and wonderful I am; I am just being myself. Just like many other trans folk. I have been fortunate in many ways.

The hardest part of transitioning for me was making the decision to transition. Once I decided to go ahead, the rest was relatively easy, with a few bumps in the road along the way. Some of those bumps were large and rocky. The help of friends here (including Kristoff, Tugon, Erica Ann, MrT and Jesus - I'm probably missing someone) and elsewhere (including a wonderful trans woman I 'met' through this site) helped smooth the way. People are still helping, even when they may not realize it. Just as you have done by writing.

I was in Lisle about a month ago when I visited the Morton Arboretum. What a beautiful spot that is.

I'm delighted you wrote, Chris.

Peace to you,

Danya