Lord knows its tough enough getting a job in this town without having to worry about transitioning or gender issues. (Even gay issues are still tough despite that most employers are fairly queer friendly they’re certainly not required to be and benefits are still just not equal and we all know that.) Even if you’re not trans if you’ve been following Max’s L Word plight you might have some concept of the difficulties of transitioning on the job. And he works in computers, probably one of the less volatile environments. (Remember Damon Woodock, the PDX cop?)
March 10th the Q Center will host a Transgender Employment Conference, which will hopefully lend advice and support for trans folks dealing with work-related issues.
The purpose of this conference is to establish dialogue in the Trans and GLBT Community about employment issues, offer networking opportunities, and educate others that a change in gender does not mean a change in skills or worth in the marketplace.
Saturday, March 10th – 10am to 2pm, Q Center (69 SE Taylor). For more information, call (503) 381-9478.
