u/possibleeggg

Job advice! trying to be proactive

Hey everyone. I’m 28 mtf pre everything and recently came to terms with who I am after a shit ton of denial. I will most likely be losing my job within the next year due to downsizing. I have basically no skills for another job and really want to avoid doing some mind numbing labor like I used to. I also would really really love to avoid joining the military since that would prolong any kind of transition whatsoever which has always been my backup plan. But it doesn’t seem so good of an idea now that I know who I am. I also have no college experience, just one semester. I wanted to do cyber in the military reserves because I think I could learn that and it would provide long term stability and maybe the option of working at home since I’m pretty scared of transitioning in public until I can pass. (If i can pass 😫)

Does anyone have any ideas or recommendations for me?

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u/possibleeggg — 3 days ago

Hi everyone. I’m 28 almost 29 and am living life as somewhat of a man but I have been repressing my true identity my whole life. I’ve been in denial I think for the longest, always saying I just need to go to the gym more or I just need to lock in. But everything feels like a lie. I’ve wanted to be a girl since I was like 5. I have one semester of college experience but ultimately dropped out due to depression. I’m currently horrified of the thought of transitioning but the dysphoria is killing me.

I’m in talks with a national guard recruiter because I’m at risk of losing my job as my current company is downsizing aggressively and those with seniority get to stay. I have less than 2 years so I’m a gonner when it happens. It’s just a matter of time. My job has no practical transferrable skills for me to get a new job. I need new skills because well, I have none. My question is, am I crazy to join to get trained in something like cyber security or intelligence so I can get a new okay paying job, and be able to maybe work from home in hopes I get the courage to live my life authentically as the girl I feel I am? I’m very quiet and not sociable at all really. I honestly don’t know if transitioning is even right for me as I’m pretty tall at 6’1 with big feet but again the dysphoria is overwhelming.

Is this a good idea? Like maybe a 3 year reserve contract. Does anyone have any similar experiences? I’m getting older and life is just getting harder and scarier and I’m very alone. Any advice or experience would be much appreciated! Pic attached to describe me rn

u/possibleeggg — 6 days ago