2007-05-03 12:16:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My auto mechanic is a transsexual. My car always comes out excellent. I am not an employer though, but if I were, I'd say yes if I were in a huge city but probably be more hesitant in a small city.
2007-05-03 12:26:46 · answer #1 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an employer, it is illegal to discriminate against anyone for their gender, sexual orientation, or any derivative thereof. I have both interviewed and hired transgendered individuals and in most situations it is no big deal. It is certainly a difficult enough world when you don't want the identity you were born with and feel compelled to pursue a different one.
I would suggest however that transgendered individuals take pains to ensure that their appearance is as appropriate as possible for the position they wish to pursue. For example - hiring a woman with a heavy five o'clock shadow into a customer-facing service role can serve to alienate customers and might make an employer think twice about hiring that person.
2007-05-03 12:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I am a VERY open minded person, I wouldn't feel comfortable hiring them. If you work with the public, you don't want customers to feel unwelcome. I am all for people being themselves and doing what they think is right because that's what this country is for, but I would feel uncomfortable!
2007-05-03 12:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by stephbrown2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they're qualified for the job, then in general, yes. I would probably hesitate if the job was customer facing, as this might create an uncomfortable situation with the customer...Otherwise, sure!
2007-05-03 12:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I actually hired what I thought was a male for a warehouse position. He turned out to be a female. I found out when people told me he went to the girl's bathroom. It didn't bother me at all since he/she was a good employee......
2007-05-03 12:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would hire whomever is best able to fill the job regardless. It is illegal to discriminate, and my company could be sued if we turned down anyone based on their personal life choices.
2007-05-03 12:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by bette 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For sales jobs yes,they have an above average amount of confidence.
2007-05-03 12:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by SMEAC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and that's why we don't hire them
we do not need the instability or the added drama and BS that comes with such lifestlye choices
2007-05-03 12:20:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's like being in the military. Don't ask, don't tell.
2007-05-03 12:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by wordpartnersink 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋