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I am gender diverse and want a sales job. Non traditional applicant vs real world realities can you help?

Category: Marketing & Sales

Dena SDena S


Background: I am a male that has had a career in sales. I live in southwest Ohio, not east or west coast which would make this easier.

I am an excellent prospector and closer, I have worked in the insurance industry and have a good reputation for ethics and work ethic.

I am not wanting this to sound like a pity me party, because I don't and no one else should either. But for reasons many will never understand I am very comfortable with my feminine side, to the point of being uncomfortable not expressing it. As a 100%male I am miserable.

Many (probably almost all) who see me today think he is gay when they see me. For the female you know what I mean, my nails are manicured (pink and whites) hair is a little longer and neatly brushed, sometime using a straight iron, brows are maintained and arched a bit, you get the idea.

I am happiest this way. I don't think I look like a freak, but I do look on the fem side.

The clothing I wear is casual but not very masculine.

For the last few months I have not worked and taken advantage of the time away. I am getting ready to get back to work.

Question I am working on is how far can I go and still be acceptable in the corporate work place? In sales and marketing.

What I have found is that well educated people (in general) are more tolerate of me, some accepting quite readily. Women far more than men.

I think with my abilities if I niche myself I can still sell. But will sales managers hire me?

Be nice, I am for real, I am taking estrogen so it does not get more real than that. I really do not want to give up sales as a career and I have no desire to do retail.

Any constructive input, even negative (but constructive so be nice) will be appreciated.

Thank you.

cainvest1
cainvest1

First you are to be applauded for posting and working on finding your happiness! As you know it isn't easy being different in the corporate world.

You don't say here whether you are planning on going for reassignment surgery (although you hint at that by taking hormones.) If that is the case I think you might have the best luck in getting a job by posting your resume with your new name, dressing as you are comfortable and seeking interviews as a woman.

When the time comes you can have a frank talk with the hiring manager and HR at a supportive firm. They are out there - you just have to find them. You can google for transgender and gay friendly firms to get a list started.

You should also reach out to past managers and coworkers who know your background to get some leads on jobs. They may be your best cheerleaders.

Just remember that those that may lash out you do so in ignorance and fear. They have no way of understanding the courage it takes to address being different.

Good luck to you on your journey! It won't be easy but you can find happiness and a career as well.

denise t
denise t

You are what you are


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