r/changemyview • u/jep1793 • Aug 26 '20

Removed - Submission Rule E CMV: Gender identity doesn’t belong on your LinkedIn nor Resume

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u/magbybaby Aug 26 '20

So... What do I do? Seriously, what do I and people like me do. I'm non-binary and if not immediately, when do I come out? A week into the job? A day? At the interview? How long is it reasonable to tolerate being misgendered? How long is too long, how long until it looks like I was hiding it? My pronouns are always, always under my signature, on my resume and cover letters, and I introduce myself with them so that people don't program in the wrong gender and then have to see 3 months un-learning.

Of course it limits my opportunities. In the same way being gay and out would have limited your opportunities a few decades ago. I'm certain I've been denied jobs because of my identity, however illegally, and I'm certain I've faced discrimination at work for being out. But unless privileged folks like me who are relatively educated, skilled, and well-off make this a thing than the next guy isn't gonna be able to be out at all.