Can I get a job with btech Computer science while being transgender

Maria0Rose

Hello i am a transwomen, who is in college
With btech Computer science. I really like coding and love to have the skill for programming but I felt i could learn on my own.

I am planning to take HRT and it's really hard to do that in boys hostel, I don't have any close friends also in college. So I was thinking of dropping out i felt that it will much easier to transition specially I would have go back and forth to Delhi to see psychiatrist and endo. My college is at jaipur. Also my parents are supporting so i don't have to worry about finances but I still probably have to get a job to get some income if I drop college.

Will people even consider me as applicant for jobs(special computer science) or will I be cut off even before them seeing my skills. If that's true do I really need a computer science degree to get jobs.
If that's true is there even a point to go to college.

I don't really hate my college, I have explored myself and realised I have great value as a grafic designer.
I joined a clubs(largest club in campus) junior working team as a grafic designer.
I have also found a LGBTQ community there and they are really nice but there is barely any trans people.

I also having a different dream to be trans youtuber and share memes with people and make trans comics. I want to also cool things with coding show it off to people as entertainment. I am honestly really confuse what I want. I also feel it easier to do if I am not in college.

I am sure about one thing is that i want HRT

Sasikala

Maria0Rose yeah, u can. But u have to take a room Or join with sisters

sheenaevejones

Maria0Rose Hi
I'm doing job in CS only

Maria0Rose

Sasikala ok what does joining with sisters mean

Sasikala

Maria0Rose we r sisters, we get a room and stay together.

Maria0Rose

Oh ok

TokumeiM

Maria0Rose What year of college? If you're close to finishing the degree, just finish it and keep it. If you get a job in programming you're going to have to learn on your own regardless because the tech keeps changing, but they look for a degree.

As for graphic design definitely hone your skills and take online courses if you want. If you build up a good portfolio, you won't need a degree for it.

Look into moving out of the hostel and sharing a PG/flat with someone.

Also being trans will not lock you out of jobs especially in major cities. But you can ask around, check if the company has a history of being LGBTQ+ friendly, etc. And remote freelance work is always an option as well.

Maria0Rose

TokumeiM ok thank you
Right now I have shifted in a hostel with 2nd year who is also trans gender. So I feel safe and I am at first year.

Honestly i thought about and i want to do this degree and also learn design and coding more. Also I am getting a fomo that if I don't start HRT I will miss out of its effects I am seeing a pchcritist and they said it will take some time probably two months(1 week per session) to get a TG certificate.

I also feel i have ADHD or atleast I have a problem where I cant do things consistently and mostly do things when I am obsessed with them. Like i can do so much better and I want to do better.

TokumeiM

Maria0Rose I was going to mention, your constantly changing area of interest is very indicative of ADHD. I would know, I have it too and have gone through (well, am currently going through) that exact thing. I started as a graphic designer, then illustrator, then UI/UX, then web dev (gave up on Javascript lol), now I'm back to illustrator. However I never got any degree which made getting a job very very hard. Ofc I won't armchair diagnose you, but bring it up with your psychiatrist once you get your GD certificate (do it after you get the certificate, not before, as sometimes they'll use any issues to delay giving it to you.)

Many people have started HRT in their late 20s, even 30s or 40s, and gotten good results from HRT. Of course, the earlier the better, but don't stress too much.

Maria0Rose

TokumeiM ok thank u

Achu_Anu

Get your degree.
I went to 3 colleges. Mech, bsc comp sci and finally completed bcom. I could never complete the first two cause I keep getting side tracked.
I got my bcom and now Im glad I did. It's a good confidence boost.