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How difficult is it to get an IT job in Denmark as a transwoman? (leddit.danmark.party)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have over 30 years IT experience and in my mid-40s. I'm a US citizen living in Japan and considering a move to Denmark. I'm wondering how difficult it would be to find a job as an IT (cloud) Architect or software engineer while being an obvious transgender person. (I don't think I pass as a woman by a British mile.)

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The original was posted on /r/denmark by /u/LoreZyra at 2024-02-12 11:00:49+00:00.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (3 children)

Sad-Firefighter-8235 at 2024-02-12 11:42:20+00:00 ID: kq2inlt

As long as you arent obnoxious about it, nobody cares. From a employers perspective: whoever does the job best and cheapest; gets the job

Its important to note that most people (in terms of work) just want a peaceful and uneventful day where the majority of social interactions doesnt create a mental burden for them. If you in some way creates burdens for people through your social interactions then you will be met with a relative response to that.

Here’s a couple of examples:

I am a gay person who through my interactions with colleagues do the job which I am paid for in a professional manner; the majority of responses i have with people will be pleasant and proper.

I am a gay person who uses my love preferrences to get special treatment in such a way that it undermines others performance and/or efforts; the majority of responses i have with others will be negatively impacted as my own personal behavior has created a rift/divide within the balance of fairness within the Company as I think that due to circumstances which arent inherited related to my work; I deserve a special treatment.

I hope you see/get the point?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

squidbattletanks at 2024-02-12 12:18:34+00:00 ID: kq2mrrb

Why do you assume that just because she is trans she would be looking for special treatment or be obnoxious? Please work on your prejudice against LGBT+ people.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Tuesday_bookclub at 2024-02-12 12:45:16+00:00 ID: kq2pl4y

You need to work on your ability to read if this is what you took from that comment.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

squidbattletanks at 2024-02-12 12:55:40+00:00 ID: kq2qrat

The person I replied to quite clearly has a biased view of LGBT people. They instantly steer towards OP possibly being obnoxious or using their LGBT to get benefits, which is a ridiculous thing to assume just based on a person being LGBT.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sad-Firefighter-8235 at 2024-02-12 13:01:21+00:00 ID: kq2resf

Clearly, you have very biased views and should work on that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

squidbattletanks at 2024-02-12 13:08:07+00:00 ID: kq2s7b2

Lmao good one bigot😘

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

georgesenescu at 2024-02-12 17:55:39+00:00 ID: kq40oip

Sigh. This post mostly has comments that are practical and realistic, but fair. Nobody is being unkind. Yet the one person in the comments trying to create drama (you) seems to be transgender too. See how bad that looks? This is exactly what people are uncomfortable with, someone who perceives bias and persecution in everything.

There's no need to create problems and rock the boat. Trans people do OK in Denmark. And people are just trying to be helpful here.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

thetireditguy at 2024-02-12 11:47:14+00:00 ID: kq2jq8r

As someone who has a lot of experience in C25 companies, I agree. There is a low tolerance for drama but a high degree of inclusion as long as you don't ask for special treatment.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

georgesenescu at 2024-02-12 17:38:42+00:00 ID: kq3xowc

Yes that's true. Some here deny it, but ultimately Janteloven is in operation. To thrive in Danish culture, you have to 'keep your head down' about drama and not ask for special treatment either, whether you are transgender or something else. Danish culture is generally suspicious of foreigners that 'put on a show' of being unique and special. That's why it is better to focus on the job and the work, and to not make a big deal out of being transgender.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

LoreZyra (OP) at 2024-02-12 14:23:18+00:00 ID: kq31y67

Not here to cause drama nor do I have to time to be a “drama queen.” If everyone is accepting as most have said here, then it boils down to my technical expertise and finding a company that can help with the work-visa.

My only other concern is my age. Over 20 years professional experience. (Started programming when I was 13… hence 30+ years experience.) Don’t know if age discrimination is prevalent as it is in Japan.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Sad-Firefighter-8235 at 2024-02-12 16:34:03+00:00 ID: kq3mh5g

I myself am also within the IT / tech industry within Denmark. I am not sure what you mean by discrimination other than the known "I have only done procedural programming my entire life and cannot spell cloud". I hope you get the point (being legacy skillset in terms of whats in demand currently).

Also, the most important point to take from this thread in general is:

Denmark is a surprisingly open and inclusive country. What we aren't very accepting of is people taking the victim role due to other cultures victimization of minorities such as gay, africans etc. It is not to say that there aren't discrimination but we are very aware of the fact that other cultural tendencies (in other countries) doesn't apply to ours. Acting as if they do; is very disrespectful towards Danes and Danish Culture as the fact is born out of ignorance towards our culture.