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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 (2 children)

kagekageaarhus at 2024-02-12 12:14:20+00:00 ID: kq38fsn

As apparent from the thinly veiled intolerant comments, transphobia is definitely a thing. But as others are saying the major cities have less intolerance and there are more of “the out and proud” people and people who support them. No need to hide anything or tone down your personality if you find the right place. Many (if not most) major companies support lgbt rights and are not afraid to show it.

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

LoreZyra (OP) at 2024-02-12 15:25:27+00:00 ID: kq3b73h

You’re referring to the “don’t complain” and “don’t cause drama” comments?

They are basically saying: be quiet and stay out of mind so they don’t have to think about you… right?

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

Itsamesolairo at 2024-02-12 16:29:35+00:00 ID: kq3lps9

Correct. It’s not trans-specific, FWIW - basically every visible minority will occasionally run into this “you’re OK to exist but please don’t remind us of it” vibe in Denmark.

I’m loath to call it homophobia or racism tbh, it’s more like an extremely toxic manifestation of “Janteloven”.

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

Fake51 at 2024-02-12 23:28:10+00:00 ID: kq5mjuz

It's a Danish thing to not like when people want the spotlight. Danish culture favors humble. That's not the same thing as self eradicating, and it's a far cry from janteloven.

In essence, don't put yourself on a pedestal for others to marvel at. It's not about minority or being different - it's about humility.

Edit: auto keyboard corrections.

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

Big_Primary2825 at 2024-02-12 17:18:19+00:00 ID: kq3u3xh

As long as you don't make your gender/sexuality/religion/what ever minority you belong to your personality and personal cause/crusade at your workplace you will be fine in the capital/larger cities. Nobody cares as long as you are nice and do your job.

Otherwise we are the country of complaints so please assimilate yourself by complaining about everything.

The easiest way to get a work visa is to get a job. The company will then apply for the visa for you and believe me there is an unofficial fast track for those visa. All companies need IT people and especially large corporations. They also have a large focus on diversity. I will recommend applying in pharma.

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

LoreZyra (OP) at 2024-02-12 23:17:22+00:00 ID: kq5kumz

Regarding the visa, sounds exactly like Japan.

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

ullalauridsen at 2024-02-13 08:59:07+00:00 ID: kq7kjuk

No. They are saying 'please be a whole woman with something to talk about other than your minority status. Just be you and, at work, primarily a professional'. Do not drag American social mores with you. We don't suffer from guilt over the slave trade or any other historic sins we aren't personally responsible for. No one will say 'as a cis person I'm very sorry for what you've gone through'. Just be a human being. If someone asks about your status and history, it's because they want to get to know you. Even if it's clumsy, it'll be with friendly intentions.

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

Dovelark at 2024-02-12 17:58:34+00:00 ID: kq416ys

These people always talk about how "equal" everyone is and how "progressive" we are in Denmark, while having zero perspective on how difficult it is for trans people to live here. It's frustrating.

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

brokenarabesque at 2024-02-12 19:30:18+00:00 ID: kq4hbjb

Maybe the difficulty you face is not because you are trans. Maybe it is because (as your post history shows) you choose to make a living as a furry sex entertainer on OnlyFans, and explicitly advertise your transness as a main feature of the channel.

Most Danes don't have a problem with trans people. But many would have a problem with that.

Even many other trans people would have a problem with that. Instead of showing everyone that trans people are normal people, you're playing into all the worst stereotypes about transness. The most far-right anti-trans nutballs like to scream that trans people are depraved sexual fetishists. Personally, I don't think that is true. But why are you playing into their narrative? They'll think it confirms they are right.