Proud Trans Woman

I get so frustrated because I just want to do MY JOB, not anyone else’s, just mine, and yet I’m constantly being pulled to help others with mundane bullshit they ought to be able to do on their own.

Dear men,

Perhaps it has gone unnoticed by you that I possess the ability to both read and retain information. Maybe you’ve glossed over the fact that I have a wide ranging vocabulary and can express myself quite clearly about a wide range of topics.

But if I walk in the office and say “Hey fellas, looks like the power company is doing some work out front.”, please don’t look at me and ask if I am sure. Yes, I’m sure. I read the words Electric and Energy quite clearly on the side of the truck.

If I ask for information on a project, don’t look confused and then condescendingly ask “Are you sure I didn’t give that to you already?” Yes, I’m sure I don’t have that piece of information. I’ve written papers in college where I had to cite a source for a single line of text, so I know if I have my information together and what information I’m missing.

In short and in closing, get over yourselves! It’s okay to admit you’ve made a mistake, forgotten something or don’t know the answer. No one is going to skin you alive for it.

Thank you,