I wrote here awhile back that my manager, a male, was let go in the fall of 2009. A female replaced him and she reported to a male VP.
That male VP announced that he will retire December 31. His replacement is female.
As a result, starting January 1, I will report to a female who also reports to a female.
The boys' club is becoming a girls' club. Either way, I fit in.
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The chatter about my Halloween day en femme at work has died down to zero.
Some blog readers commented that since I have done three Halloweens at work en femme, my co-workers probably suspect something is up.
I am sure that they do, but no one has said so out loud to me, although, one fellow made the following comment in a feigned sarcastic manner, "Yeah --- you just happened to have that outfit handy to wear."
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Nine West, my go-to shoe store, is having an excellent sale. I just bought a pair of $89 platform pumps for $48.
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Starting today, I am on vacation until January 2. I don't expect that my time-off will affect the daily blog postings here, but if I miss a day, don't worry --- I am just vacationing and will be back real soon.
the divide between work and personal life is often something most people keep as wide as possible, and try to control that width with as much reverence as they can. I commend you for allowing your work peers to see your totality all be it in the manner of a ruse. I would never tell you to do something that would jeopardize your career, and hope beyond hope that you can find some middle ground that satisfies you and your employ. But I must say, I am impressed with your ability to slip your "real" self in to the reality most of us create that has nothing at all to do with reality. I'm thinking that you are someone who forges new ground in you manner an your means. You have more like ability I'm sure at your work place as well as here on your blog. My wish for you, is that you can be free to join the two. Not an easy task in this day. but perhaps your paving the road for any future task. Thanks for being you.
ReplyDeleteJoan --- Thank you for the kind words and wishes.
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ReplyDeleteI share Joan's sentiments. I am certain that in your work life and in the rest of your male life you are well liked and well respected. That is a good thing in and of itself. Even if you were to be accepted as Stana that likabilty and respect will endure. It is simply part of your character, regardless of your presentation.
May I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Beautiful and well dressed New Year.
Pat
Pat --- Thank you and Happy Holidays!
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