Profile For Angela S.

Discrimination is no different in the trucking industry than anywhere else. However, at a previous employer, we had 2 trans M2F who transitioned during their employment. Most of our drivers were very supportive and actually the office people had more of an issue with it than anyone (mostly because of the "which bathroom to use" question). I've found that many in the trucking industry are accepting of others, but I definitely wouldn't want to say everyone is. Being trans in this line of work is no different than any other industry in my opinion... some will accept you for you and others won't.

I wish you all the best in your search for an employer!

"December Hopeful"... I don't think anyone here is asking for "better" treatment than those of us born with female body parts. My opinion, she WAS born female. Gender is more than what organs we have.

This is a great question! As hiring manager, I wouldn't blink an eye at your previous employment, but would imagine that some hiring managers might even though there is nothing wrong with earning a living in that way. I personally like it when people are fully honest on their application (whether it be criminal offenses or jobs such as yours), but can see where you'd want to buffer it just in case someone felt that what you do for a living defines you as a person. Any of your ideas are good! Or, how about "Entertainment Industry/Customer relations"? The important part is getting to the interview stage... that's when you can shine and explain that you were a dancer and explain how that career choice has taught you to effectively interact with a multitude of personalities, how to provide excellent customer service by making each customer feel that they are your number one customer, how you dealt with difficult people, etc.

By the way... don't beat yourself up over your previous career choice... embrace the experience (regardless if you feel it is "morally wrong") and be grateful that you learned from it.

Good luck in your job search!