Help Seri Overcome Her Employment Crisis

Hi, I'm Seri!

I'm a girl who loves making music, mixing it up with other music, and sharing it with the world! I DJ in VRChat and stream music and video games on Twitch.

I came out as transgender a year ago, and while it didn't solve my problems, it certainly has helped me learn that my problems are worth solving. I have never been happier with my life! I have wonderful friends, I do what I love, and I am presented with the opportunity to help others on a daily basis. What more could a girl ask for?

Recently, however, I was terminated from my job somewhat unexpectedly. After being encouraged to pursue mental healthcare, and dumping the majority of my savings into treatment, I experienced a major crisis. I will spare you the details.

I requested time off work in order to recover and enquired about FMLA procedures, as this was an ongoing documented dialogue between myself and management. I was informed that FMLA doesn't apply in this situation - the company was too small to warrant the necessity.

Upon my return, I was immediately demoted from full-time leadership to benched call-in, notified that my full-time benefits were no longer applicable, told that my rate of pay is changing, and that they would not guarantee any hours at all. When I asked what my new rate of pay was, they were unable to tell me. I was then asked to clock in and get to work, and to get with the office manager at the end of the day regarding my new rate of pay and my change in employment status.

I threw everything in with this company. I literally gave them my blood, sweat, and tears. All three were frequent on the job. It's difficult being a trans woman, working in the trades, in the southeastern United States. The work was hard, but I loved it. I still love that kind of work. I have been applying to other companies for the same position. I just want to go back to my life, demolishing people's damaged homes while simultaneously deconstructing gender roles by day, and sharing my music with my friends by night.

I'm at the end of my savings and rent is coming due. My lease is month-to-month. I don't have anywhere else to go, and I don't want to wind back up in survival mode. I have slept in my car before. I don't want to do it again. I love the life I've found for myself. I love the opportunities to help others learn about themselves and love themselves more deeply. I love the music I'm inspired to make.

I'm applying for jobs, but I fear it may not happen in time. I'm just trying to pay my rent this month so I can focus on becoming gainfully employed without fearing for my life.

Please don't feel pressured to give. If you can't, you can't, and that's okay. I'd rather someone make sure they were good before overextending themselves to help me. But, if you do feel so inclined to help me out, I'd be eternally in your favor. I don't want to squander this life. I want to live, so that I can help out with the endeavor of making this a better place for all of us to live.

All donations will go to my rent, which includes my utilities.

Thank you for reading, and may you be well.

Warm Regards,

Serious (Seri) Love