I started work at 16 years old in the post office and since that day I thought I didnt need to save any money and if I worked hard my company at the end of it would reward me with a pension so I could retire. I could enjoy the things I really never got to do alot golf, travel and be involved in community theater which was a passion of mine when I was very young.
It doesn't always work like that in life. For one my gender got in the way and I transitioned from male to female . This changed everything I had planned for my life. I am not saying what I planned was better because I feel alot better and I can be my true self which has resulted in some very dear friendships I would never have had.
My transition resulted in me being off work for 7 months and I have found if difficult to come back. I started back to work about 10 days ago. The physical aspect of returning has been hard I get tired easily and have pushed myself. However there has been some very positives about returning to work. I have started to meet people again interact with them. I have found a stength in that and I have noticed since my return that it has been like my male self has retired and a new woman has returned to work.
I have a new job as the manager for a two year project. I am going to show everyone that I will make this project a success. I would have liked to retire but at this time it is financially unviable so the next best thing is to get to work. I am a capable manager and will show people what Rachel can do.
