Dress Code: His new life as an office lady

By Jessica Cockburn

Follow Eric's unexpected physical and mental transformation as he embraces a dress code requiring him to dress and identify as a woman, challenging societal norms and fighting against discrimination in the workplace.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jessica Cockburn
• Release date: Sep 8, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215317693

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Dress Code

His new life as an office lady

Copyright 2023 Jessica Cockburn

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Table of Contents

Prologue

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

About the Author

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Prologue

Finding beauty in frailty and weakness, a perspective not shared by many, is a gift that is often overlooked. However, there is another gift that many fail to see - affirmative action. Inequities based on race, creed, sex, and other factors often deny qualified individuals excellent job opportunities.

As one of these frail and weak men, I dedicated my college years to intellectual pursuits rather than athletic endeavors. I didn't play football, baseball, basketball, or even sports more suited to my physique like swimming or track. Despite this, I still enjoy spending time with my male friends, joining them in cheering for our state college football team and occasionally watching basketball games, particularly those featuring Duke and Kentucky. However, our shared interests end there.

Being male turned out to be an advantage for me when I started job hunting after college. When I accepted a computer analyst position at a cosmetic company, my friends chided me relentlessly. Whenever we gathered to watch a game, I would be greeted with mocking cries of Avon Calling. Initially, I ignored their jeers, and eventually, they stopped as if some higher power had instructed them to cease their teasing.

This memory sets the stage for what follows. Unfortunately, the company I worked for no longer exists. During the stock market crash in 1987, a competitor acquired it, leading to significant downsizing and numerous job losses. At the time of the takeover, I felt secure in my position, as I had proven myself to be competent. However, when a new manager took charge of the business departments, she began implementing cuts. Anyone who didn't meet attendance and performance standards was let go without debate. For a while, I believed I would be safe once she had completed her cuts.

Our department was relocated to the front of the facility to make way for additional storage space in the back, reducing warehousing costs. However, when the manager returned, more jobs were eliminated. I initially failed to notice a pattern, but soon realized that all the