Teaching English while Transgender in Taiwan

[crusher]

@Laracroft

Brazil and Thailand. I traveled to these countries before. You are completely wrong if you think these two countries are free of discrimination. I don’t see any difference if someone admits he or she has prejudices and someone who pretends he or she is supportive just to avoid confrontation. I was invited to a dinner party of LGBT. One of my best friends is gay and he lives in Taiwan. I was the only one who was straight in the party. I can say that some treated me very nice, but some didn’t. Some of them bullied me even I didn’t provoke them. Some were rude to me no matter how I tried to be friendly. In my point of view, we can never make everyone to like us the way we are. But, I think self-acceptance is the most important thing. Then, we can inspire other people to accept us instead of living with fears about what other people will react against us. We just need to protect ourselves from hate crimes. They still exist everywhere, not only against LGBT. It involves religions, races, etc.

I never said those two countries were free of discrimination I said they might be a better option especially as the availability of hormones and gender reassignment surgeons and doctors is much higher than in Taiwan.

[overnightoats666]

@Zapman

doorag and cap

Like this?

I didn’t know you could get a teaching job with face tattoos lol.

[Andrew0409]

@tempogain

But we have seen transgender people in this thread who are succeeding.

Everyone knows schools discriminate based on various aspects of appearance here. But many people still have worked past it. If you maintain a professional appearance and can do the job, I will go out on a limb and say you will find opportunities. It may not always be easy, but I rather think transgender people will be used to that.

I agree. I went after teaching part time when I first came back to Taiwan. I was told how difficult it would be for me not being a white face. Found a offer in my first week. Had a professional resume and brought copies to the interview, came to the interview on time and in a nice suit. Please and thanks yous and acted professional with a good impression. No issues at all. I’m sure some people might discriminate, but if you act competent and professional, it’s hard to turn down a good candidate.

[Noniway]

I would gain sanity.

[Noniway]

Thanks everyone for the support and awesome discussion. I left Taipei to return home to the US in 2018 due to a big visa screw-up with my spouse. I have been considering returning in a few years after COVID19 has been adequately handled in the US.