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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)

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.