being openly trans in the work place has never been an easy thing for me. I've been harassed and even fired for my identity. 3 years ago I had my interview for the porn store, and even though its a porn store, i was really scared to even mention my identity.
One day i went into work. My 3 bosses and the big boss were waiting for me. (Lets just call her God because she can fire anyone at will). The told me that they needed to talk to me in the back room, so very slowly they walked me back there. We got into the back room and they closed the door at a snails pace. They then locked the door even more slowly. At this point i am losing my shit knowing that once again i'm going to get fired for it. They all told me to have a seat, and all my bosses sat in a circle around me.
God: Do you know why we brought you back here?
Me: because im in trouble for some reason?
God: Did you do something?
Me: Not that i know of?
God: Its come to our attention that you identify as transgenderd.
My brain: "F*ck! i knew this shit was going to happen! I can't afford to lose my job. shit shit shit!
Me: Yes i do
There is about 5 minutes of nothing but silence from them. At this point im nearly crying with how afraid i am of losing my job.
God and my other 3 bosses: Just so you know we are perfectly okay with it. We brought you back here because we want to know what we can do to make you more comfortable and to learn more about it so we dont offend you in any way shape or form.
Me: your not going to fire me?
Boss: We dont fire people for being themselves.
Me: *speechless* and at this point i cried from tears of happiness.
after that, we spent probably about 20 minutes talking about my identity and what its been like living as transgendered.
three years later, they still make fun of me for giving me a heart attack. I got my happy ending