Trans Talk on Sidechat | I need actual advice on how to put my name down on job applications/resume while unable to get a legal name change and living with unsupportive parents for the time being. I’m unable to be stealth in either direction so.

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I need actual advice on how to put my name down on job applications/resume while unable to get a legal name change and living with unsupportive parents for the time being. I’m unable to be stealth in either direction so.

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Anonymous 2w

I’d say just go deadname on applications, but if they seem like an accepting crowd let them know what’s up. But keep the closet option available

Anonymous 2w

You can use your preferred name on applications and resumes. That’s no problem. You’ll just likely need to provide your legal name for background checks.

Anonymous 2w

My chosen name is very gender neutral so I just used that. Def doesn’t work for everyone though

Anonymous 2w

Sometimes I do: Deadname “Chosen name” Last name. Outs you immediately but avoids confusion

Anonymous 2w

i’ve never had any problems putting my “chosen” name on applications. you’ll just have to put ur dead name on paper work for payroll and legal stuff

Anonymous

gipsum 2w

So, thing is my deadname is very feminine but even over the phone my voice is low enough that most people don’t assume I’m a woman. Either way I’ll get clocked, even if they don’t know whether I’m ftm or mtf or something else.

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Anonymous

OP 2w

Ah, you just gotta own it. It’s scary esp when you’re new but just roll with it, if you’re confident, polite, and don’t let it get in the way you won’t have issues. It’s not about passing it’s about being likable really

Anonymous

gipsum 2w

i agree with this sentiment 100%

Anonymous

#6 2w

and ig it depends on the job but a lot of places i’ve worked you can put a preferred name in your system so it shows that instead of the deadname