Showing posts with label work. Show all posts
Showing posts with label work. Show all posts
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
What the new heath care system did to me.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 9:31pm
The week before I came to Thailand I had to make some big decisions about what to do about my medical insurance, what happened is that the Fire Department where I work has to renew the medical insurance every year by the end of June, I started getting emails and notes in my box at work to fill out new medical insurance applications because they were trying to find a cheaper insurance, I really don't like doing that in the first place because I don't need the whole world to know my business.
What happened next upset me then made me mad, first I was told was that the insurance was going to go up by 30% because of some people in the Department, what I did next I should not have done but I did because I did not think it was me, I asked the person who does this at the table with other people sitting around, was it because of me and she said yes and that we had been blackballed by other insurance company s so there was no chance of going anywhere else, all we could do is stay with the same company and pay 30% more with the deuductable doubled.
We have a small department with about 30 full time employees, young guys with family's who have a hard time now paying the copay, so what was going to happen when it goes up, something has to give.
I should say that the whole reason this is happening is because of the new insurance rules, in the old blue-cross rules nothing that happened to me because of compilation's from GID, hormones or surgery's was not covered, now I am covered and can not be dropped because of preexisting condition's and the way the insurance company is going to make that up is raising the cost.
OK so now everybody in the Department knows that because of me I was going to be taking money out of the pockets of everybody, this was not a good feeling on many levels.
Now what really pissed off the person doing all the work had forgotten from last year was that I had my retired military insurance so I was the only person who this was not going to effect too much but this made her mad because in her eyes I did not even need the department insurance that was now going to cost them so much money.
So what to do, I could do nothing and have both insurances which would probably make every body pissed at me and maybe more, or I could drop the department insurance which would help everybody except me or broker a deal which I did, I don't like it, I think it's wrong that I should have to do that but I think it was the right thing to do, I just hope it works out for everybody.
The week before I came to Thailand I had to make some big decisions about what to do about my medical insurance, what happened is that the Fire Department where I work has to renew the medical insurance every year by the end of June, I started getting emails and notes in my box at work to fill out new medical insurance applications because they were trying to find a cheaper insurance, I really don't like doing that in the first place because I don't need the whole world to know my business.
What happened next upset me then made me mad, first I was told was that the insurance was going to go up by 30% because of some people in the Department, what I did next I should not have done but I did because I did not think it was me, I asked the person who does this at the table with other people sitting around, was it because of me and she said yes and that we had been blackballed by other insurance company s so there was no chance of going anywhere else, all we could do is stay with the same company and pay 30% more with the deuductable doubled.
We have a small department with about 30 full time employees, young guys with family's who have a hard time now paying the copay, so what was going to happen when it goes up, something has to give.
I should say that the whole reason this is happening is because of the new insurance rules, in the old blue-cross rules nothing that happened to me because of compilation's from GID, hormones or surgery's was not covered, now I am covered and can not be dropped because of preexisting condition's and the way the insurance company is going to make that up is raising the cost.
OK so now everybody in the Department knows that because of me I was going to be taking money out of the pockets of everybody, this was not a good feeling on many levels.
Now what really pissed off the person doing all the work had forgotten from last year was that I had my retired military insurance so I was the only person who this was not going to effect too much but this made her mad because in her eyes I did not even need the department insurance that was now going to cost them so much money.
So what to do, I could do nothing and have both insurances which would probably make every body pissed at me and maybe more, or I could drop the department insurance which would help everybody except me or broker a deal which I did, I don't like it, I think it's wrong that I should have to do that but I think it was the right thing to do, I just hope it works out for everybody.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The Time is coming
I have 30 days until surgery, it's been a long time coming but it's almost here, people ask me if i am excited, I don't really think I am because I have been thinking about this for so long, it's more that I am ready, it's time. I do seem to be stressing out a bit though but that is because of all the things I have to plan and just hoping that I make it there and on time. The other thing is that all my bills have come this month and I am juggling the money.
Electrolysis is going good, I have had four mega sessions so far this year with another one the week before I leave, this is why I took out the line of credit so I would have the money to get other things done besides the surgery, my face is looking a lot better and it takes less time now to clear my face which is also good on the pocket book, the last time in it took about 1 1/2 days of two people working on me to clear the face.
Work is going along with no problems, it's just routine now, everybody seems to be used to me which takes some of the fun out of it.
The rest of my life is going along just like it should, I do every thing that a normal person does and that surprises me all the time, that I am able to live my life like this, I sometimes I can't believe that I am doing this and that tells me all the time that this is right for me, this is how I was supposed to be.
I did get some help from uncle Sam in the form of a nice tax return, I have plans for that, not going to say what those plans are right now, got to have some surprises.
Well that be all for now.
Susan
Electrolysis is going good, I have had four mega sessions so far this year with another one the week before I leave, this is why I took out the line of credit so I would have the money to get other things done besides the surgery, my face is looking a lot better and it takes less time now to clear my face which is also good on the pocket book, the last time in it took about 1 1/2 days of two people working on me to clear the face.
Work is going along with no problems, it's just routine now, everybody seems to be used to me which takes some of the fun out of it.
The rest of my life is going along just like it should, I do every thing that a normal person does and that surprises me all the time, that I am able to live my life like this, I sometimes I can't believe that I am doing this and that tells me all the time that this is right for me, this is how I was supposed to be.
I did get some help from uncle Sam in the form of a nice tax return, I have plans for that, not going to say what those plans are right now, got to have some surprises.
Well that be all for now.
Susan
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Goals for 2010
This is a list of goals I am going to try and get done this year, you have to have goals right.
1. Stay healthy.
2. keep my job or at least stay working.
3. Be myself.
4. Give back as much or more love and support to my friends as they have given me.
5. The thing I have always wanted, SRS.
6. Recover from surgery.
7. Return to work.
8. Complete the work on my house.
9. Prepare for the next surgery, not sure which one that will be.
10. Finish electrolysis.( I don't think this will ever be done).
I think that is a lot to do in one year so I will leave it at that, I may add more later if I forgot any.
1. Stay healthy.
2. keep my job or at least stay working.
3. Be myself.
4. Give back as much or more love and support to my friends as they have given me.
5. The thing I have always wanted, SRS.
6. Recover from surgery.
7. Return to work.
8. Complete the work on my house.
9. Prepare for the next surgery, not sure which one that will be.
10. Finish electrolysis.( I don't think this will ever be done).
I think that is a lot to do in one year so I will leave it at that, I may add more later if I forgot any.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Going out three days in a row
Last night I went to a small get together people from work were having for one of the guys that used to work at the fire department, he's moving to northern Nevada, I was a little nervous about going, I don't hang out with the guys from work, I don't even think I have been to a bar with any of them before and definitely not as Susan so another first.
This was at a bar called the Martini Bay another place I have not ever been to, I parked in the parking lot and I saw mt LT and his wife so now I knew I had to go in, the bar was nice and dark a good thing for me, I had a blue top, my black skirt about 3 inches above the knees and my 3 inch heels,I walked in with them all watching me, there were ten people there only 3 from the fire dept, one from river med, the others were wife's and friends some I have never met before, sat down ordered a drink and we talked, Evey body was nice, about a hour later two more guys from work came in with their wife's, one of the guy's wife did not even recognize me that's a great feeling even if it is a dark bar, they had already been drinking so they (the guys) were a little more boisterous, one guy could not stop telling me how he was good with me and what ever makes me happy is good by him, even though it still freaks him out, so we talked a lot last night.
Two people from river med stopped in to say their goodbyes, one used to work at my fire dept, I think he was a little reluctant to say Hi or he was just unsure about me.
One of the guys is part owner in another Bar restaurant called Mario's so he invited us all over there, another place I have never been to before (I did not go out much before) he bought the first round, some of the girls were going out side to have a smoke and invited me even though I don't, so I went out with them talked a lot more, I think I was out there for half hour or more with people coming and going.
So I had a good night, I have a new friend to go makeup shopping with, I learned more about who I can trust at work and I was able to go out like a normal person.
One of the guys is the new local Union president, he offed his support and told me I did not have to worry about the union, very nice.
That was the third time out in the last 3 days, Wednesday I went to the fire dept board meeting with the Chief, secretary and about 8 firefighters, sure I got some looks I expect that and I like it anyway, every thing went fine, no problems.
Thursday night I went to Starbucks for coffee with the group, I wore my second shortest dress, do not bend over with this one, Then we went over to the Finish line bar to finish the night, a friend from Kingman was down so it was good to see and talk to her, I did play 2 games of pool, won one I think, I was a little distracted every time I had to bend over to shoot, it was fun though.
Today I am staying home to get ready for work unless someone calls to do something, I like this going out stuff, I am living again.
This was at a bar called the Martini Bay another place I have not ever been to, I parked in the parking lot and I saw mt LT and his wife so now I knew I had to go in, the bar was nice and dark a good thing for me, I had a blue top, my black skirt about 3 inches above the knees and my 3 inch heels,I walked in with them all watching me, there were ten people there only 3 from the fire dept, one from river med, the others were wife's and friends some I have never met before, sat down ordered a drink and we talked, Evey body was nice, about a hour later two more guys from work came in with their wife's, one of the guy's wife did not even recognize me that's a great feeling even if it is a dark bar, they had already been drinking so they (the guys) were a little more boisterous, one guy could not stop telling me how he was good with me and what ever makes me happy is good by him, even though it still freaks him out, so we talked a lot last night.
Two people from river med stopped in to say their goodbyes, one used to work at my fire dept, I think he was a little reluctant to say Hi or he was just unsure about me.
One of the guys is part owner in another Bar restaurant called Mario's so he invited us all over there, another place I have never been to before (I did not go out much before) he bought the first round, some of the girls were going out side to have a smoke and invited me even though I don't, so I went out with them talked a lot more, I think I was out there for half hour or more with people coming and going.
So I had a good night, I have a new friend to go makeup shopping with, I learned more about who I can trust at work and I was able to go out like a normal person.
One of the guys is the new local Union president, he offed his support and told me I did not have to worry about the union, very nice.
That was the third time out in the last 3 days, Wednesday I went to the fire dept board meeting with the Chief, secretary and about 8 firefighters, sure I got some looks I expect that and I like it anyway, every thing went fine, no problems.
Thursday night I went to Starbucks for coffee with the group, I wore my second shortest dress, do not bend over with this one, Then we went over to the Finish line bar to finish the night, a friend from Kingman was down so it was good to see and talk to her, I did play 2 games of pool, won one I think, I was a little distracted every time I had to bend over to shoot, it was fun though.
Today I am staying home to get ready for work unless someone calls to do something, I like this going out stuff, I am living again.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Part 2
So what do I think of the meeting, well we go to these meeting in the hope we can make things better but the only things that happen is a lot of talk and no action, the union has no power and I guess if the union supports me that's bad and if they don't it's good because the Chief does not listen to the union, he doesn't have to and will do what he wants anyway, I do feel OK with the union, I think that the people that have the problem with me realize that the union is not going to do the dirty work for them, I am also sure that I did not change their feelings towards me, I also felt like I may have gained more support from some of the others, that's all I can tell you.
The Chief comes back from vacation on Monday and I am sure he is going to be hit up with a lot of stuff, he has been gone for about a month, I would like to not be a part of it but I am sure I will be, I hope to be able to talk to him on Thursday.
The Chief comes back from vacation on Monday and I am sure he is going to be hit up with a lot of stuff, he has been gone for about a month, I would like to not be a part of it but I am sure I will be, I hope to be able to talk to him on Thursday.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
What's going on
I have not done a blog for a while cause I just don't know how to write some things, but I need to get something down.
The only bad stuff is at work, there are three guys here who have gone into the office and told management that they don't want to work with or near me when I start looking more like a women, I don't know much more than that because they wont tell me anymore and they wont say who which I under stand and the there guys wont talk to me about it, so I am wondering if I should slow down a bit or just go on like I was. that's one thing I have been thinking about, on to the next thing.
When we are sitting around the table at work we talk about every thing, well one thing that they talk about is when they were at each others house or at a bar and calling each other to go out and party, what they don't realize is that it hurts me, I know why they don't ask me or call me and this is not something new, this was even before the TG thing, it's just that it seem to bother me more now, just had to say it.
Marie and myself had a good time in Phoenix last week, we talked all the way there and that makes the drive go a lot better, we stopped to see Maria to see about getting more electrolysis done, then to Mary, after that we ate and then went to group with Mary and the other Girls, then back home. It was not as long trip as last time but it is still too long.
I have not been out much lately even though I want to, I was just going to say I was trying to save money but it's more like I don't have any body to go out with and even when I am out I just don't meet people easy, and I know I will never meet people sitting at home, I only live 15 miles out of town but it may as well be 100, you can't just jump in your car when you get the urge.
I got a new 2 piece swim suit last week, it even fits the little boobs I have, I have pictures for you but I am at work and can't post them from here so I will add them when I get home tomorrow after going to dental for a cleaning.
I am going to check out a counselor here in town in about two weeks so I may not have to go to Phoenix as much if they work out.
I have paper work from two SRS doctors that I have been reading, I have a consultation with one of them on the 6th of next month and after that I will make my decision where I am going to go.
other that that I have been working on my shed, my house boat and watching you tube videos on doing makeup.
Not much going on with the hormones, still don't feel any different, the only thing I see is that the boobs are changing slowly, so I am maybe thinking about checking out another doctor to see what they say.
I didn't think I would be this busy, I think I thought I would just see my therapist, doctor and go to electrolysis once a month and that would be it but not so, I am always doing something to do with my new life and that's a good thing.
see you somewhere. Susan
The only bad stuff is at work, there are three guys here who have gone into the office and told management that they don't want to work with or near me when I start looking more like a women, I don't know much more than that because they wont tell me anymore and they wont say who which I under stand and the there guys wont talk to me about it, so I am wondering if I should slow down a bit or just go on like I was. that's one thing I have been thinking about, on to the next thing.
When we are sitting around the table at work we talk about every thing, well one thing that they talk about is when they were at each others house or at a bar and calling each other to go out and party, what they don't realize is that it hurts me, I know why they don't ask me or call me and this is not something new, this was even before the TG thing, it's just that it seem to bother me more now, just had to say it.
Marie and myself had a good time in Phoenix last week, we talked all the way there and that makes the drive go a lot better, we stopped to see Maria to see about getting more electrolysis done, then to Mary, after that we ate and then went to group with Mary and the other Girls, then back home. It was not as long trip as last time but it is still too long.
I have not been out much lately even though I want to, I was just going to say I was trying to save money but it's more like I don't have any body to go out with and even when I am out I just don't meet people easy, and I know I will never meet people sitting at home, I only live 15 miles out of town but it may as well be 100, you can't just jump in your car when you get the urge.
I got a new 2 piece swim suit last week, it even fits the little boobs I have, I have pictures for you but I am at work and can't post them from here so I will add them when I get home tomorrow after going to dental for a cleaning.
I am going to check out a counselor here in town in about two weeks so I may not have to go to Phoenix as much if they work out.
I have paper work from two SRS doctors that I have been reading, I have a consultation with one of them on the 6th of next month and after that I will make my decision where I am going to go.
other that that I have been working on my shed, my house boat and watching you tube videos on doing makeup.
Not much going on with the hormones, still don't feel any different, the only thing I see is that the boobs are changing slowly, so I am maybe thinking about checking out another doctor to see what they say.
I didn't think I would be this busy, I think I thought I would just see my therapist, doctor and go to electrolysis once a month and that would be it but not so, I am always doing something to do with my new life and that's a good thing.
see you somewhere. Susan
Monday, May 18, 2009
Things that happen at work
Sorry I have been a little slow in my blogs lately.
Thursday I had another first, I went running here around the heights in my little shorts, sports bra, and wig, I ran early and it was not too hot even with the wig, it's kind of like a hat, I do need a wig with longer hair so I can pull it into a pony tail better but it does work.
Went to starbucks that night, It was kind of slow, some body stayed home to watch Greys Anatomy.
Two more days at work were kind of slow again but we did have 3 calls, two things did happen related to me, the first, I found out that one of the part time guys told somebody that he was a little freaked out by the fact that I wear mascara and does not want to work with me, I guess all the other stuff I wear doesn't bother him, he must not know. The other thing, one of the guys from work was at a bar about 20 miles from here and was talking to people there and my name came up and the fire department, they were the only two people that I know there, what are the odds, I have not seen them in over two years, so what happened next was they got on the phone and called two friends in town, the only two friends who I had not got around to coming out to and told them, so when I got home last night I called and talked to one of them, she was shocked but will be OK with it I think, That's why I had to come out when I did because it really is a small world.
Every thing else is going good, two and a half months on hormones, dressing 7/24, breasts change a little every week, a little more pointy now, no other changes that I can detect, so trans things are slow now and I can get a little of my house work done.
Yesterday I went for another run on the island and I saw two women ridding bikes, they looked like they were family so when they got back to their car I went over and asked them if they were family and they said yes, so I asked them if they knew about the Starbucks GLBT night and they had not so I invited them, more the merrier.
Me thinks that's all for now. Susan
Thursday I had another first, I went running here around the heights in my little shorts, sports bra, and wig, I ran early and it was not too hot even with the wig, it's kind of like a hat, I do need a wig with longer hair so I can pull it into a pony tail better but it does work.
Went to starbucks that night, It was kind of slow, some body stayed home to watch Greys Anatomy.
Two more days at work were kind of slow again but we did have 3 calls, two things did happen related to me, the first, I found out that one of the part time guys told somebody that he was a little freaked out by the fact that I wear mascara and does not want to work with me, I guess all the other stuff I wear doesn't bother him, he must not know. The other thing, one of the guys from work was at a bar about 20 miles from here and was talking to people there and my name came up and the fire department, they were the only two people that I know there, what are the odds, I have not seen them in over two years, so what happened next was they got on the phone and called two friends in town, the only two friends who I had not got around to coming out to and told them, so when I got home last night I called and talked to one of them, she was shocked but will be OK with it I think, That's why I had to come out when I did because it really is a small world.
Every thing else is going good, two and a half months on hormones, dressing 7/24, breasts change a little every week, a little more pointy now, no other changes that I can detect, so trans things are slow now and I can get a little of my house work done.
Yesterday I went for another run on the island and I saw two women ridding bikes, they looked like they were family so when they got back to their car I went over and asked them if they were family and they said yes, so I asked them if they knew about the Starbucks GLBT night and they had not so I invited them, more the merrier.
Me thinks that's all for now. Susan
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