Transitioning at work and in all of my life

[Danya (imported)]

After this post, I probably won't say much about my job hunt. Wait a minute. Hmmmm.... I cannot guarantee that! My job search is the most important thing going on in my life right now.

Anyway, I had finished all the job search work I could by late morning. I grabbed my camera and headed for the Chicago Botanic Garden. With an overcast sky and not much wind, the conditions were just about perfect for taking macro shots of flowers.

On my way to the garden, I got three phone calls. All were from recruiters who found me from my online resume. Two of the three jobs are permanent positions, or as permanent as any employment can be these days.

One of the opportunities is in Washington, DC. I really like DC. It has a lot to offer in its fine museums, the National Zoo and the very fine National Symphony Orchestra. It is not far to beautiful Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay. The Atlantic Ocean is within easy driving distance. Then there are the mountains of Maryland and Virginia. My favorite botanical garden and conservatory in the US is not too far. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is a former DuPont estate donated by the family for public use. The place is huge and the conservatories are nearly palatial. Then there is Manhattan, which I could reach by train.

In every way, I consider this a better option than Moorhead, MN. I forgot to mention that the Washington, DC climate is much milder than Moorhead's and even Chicago's. I won't mention the occasional winter nor'easter with heavy snow.

I won't rule Moorhead out at this point, or any other option. These things just don't work out as quickly, or easily, as they did when I last looked for work. That was in late 2000.

It would be REALLY nice, if I must move, that it be to the west coast. The furthest west I have lived is Houston, TX. Beggars can't be choosers, as someone once said. Face it, girl, it would be nice to have a good job anywhere.

Except a few places that I am ruling out, although recruiters have asked if I would be interested in jobs in these spots. Moorhead, while still on my list, is close to getting booted off.

I haven't a clue what will happen. I am just happy my resume is generating some interest. I may yet wind up doing...., but nothing illegal.

[mrt (imported)]

Lake effect snow gives Chicago PLENTY of winter weather... Its further south but I think its plenty freezing and awful.

[Danya (imported)]

Lake effect snow gives Chicago PLENTY of winter weather... Its further south but I think its plenty freezing and awful.

Hi MrT,

Please keep in mind that you are talking about one of my favorite cities. Of course it gets quite wintry and snowy here. I still love the place. And any lake effect snow pales in comparison to what places like Buffalo, NY get. It also typically doesn't reach far inland.

If I could do without winter altogether, life would be really great.

Hugs,

Danya

[Danya (imported)]

This will be brief. A recruiter just contacted me about a permanent job, that is a good match, in San Antonio, TX. I lived in Houston for six years and visited San Antonio several times. I like the city. It is also within driving distance of the Gulf of Mexico. The climate is of the humid subtropical type.

Texas does not have transgender protections and neither does San Antonio. Some Texas cities have these protections, including Austin and Dallas.

Recently, there was a news report of a SAPD officer raping a transsexual woman. At least as reported by a number of trans people, police harrassment is not uncommon in this Texas city.

I found another article stating that the 'transsexual subculture is usually coy complaining about harrassment.'

By now, I have mostly answered my own question. I do not think San Antonio is a wise choice. If anyone has something to add that would portray the city's treatment of trans people in a better light, I welcome your comments.

[John (imported)]

HI!

If the city is like that I think it would be a bad idea to go there, so far the only thing I knew about the city is that my late father had relatives there.

Greetings

John

[Danya (imported)]

Hi John,

I just let the recruiter know that I will not move to San Antonio. I also sent him my list of areas I will consider, in case he works with clients around the US.

Hope all is well with you.

Hugs,

Danya

[adam-in-texas (imported)]

Living in Texas, i too would advise AGAINST living in San Antonio. Austin is so much nicer and not as well..uptight LOL

[Danya (imported)]

Living in Texas, i too would advise AGAINST living in San Antonio. Austin is so much nicer and not as well..uptight LOL

Hey!

Turns out the job is in New Braunfels, TX. I have been there, too. Austin is on my list of acceptable cities.

Hugs,

Danya

[John (imported)]

Hi again!

If I am ever more in the position to cross the Atlantic by air I will definitely visit San Antonio awell as travel to the north where you are en route to San Francisco. We had a documentary here yesterday about the vulcanoes in Iceland and crossatlantic flights look troublesome a few years in the future, and in the worst case the telephoneconnections will be broken aswell.

Greetings anew

John

[Danya (imported)]

Hi John,

If you ever make it this way, it would be great to see you. San Antonio is a beautiful city that I have enjoyed on more than one visit.

Hugs,

Danya