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over a year ago
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I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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Bloody brilliant.
The world is changing, slowly, but it's changing nonetheless.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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And so they should. That’s great |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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That's brilliant! |
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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That’s incredible and the way it should be. No ones race, gender or sexuality has no impact on their ability to do their job. |
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Wahooooooooey!
Reading that has made my day x
What a wonderful company you work for, my ex FIL worked for them for years too & I know they were incredibly supportive of the workers in his depot when they had personal issues.
If only all employers were this way x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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Great news.. I think he fancies you  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
Great news.. I think he fancies you "
Lol. I think probably not xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
Great news.. I think he fancies you
Lol. I think probably not xx"
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wahooooooooey!
Reading that has made my day x
What a wonderful company you work for, my ex FIL worked for them for years too & I know they were incredibly supportive of the workers in his depot when they had personal issues.
If only all employers were this way x "
Ain't that the truth?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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That's what I like to hear... good news.
A progressive company looking out for their work force.
You should be proud of your part in this, as without your work and presence this would go unnoticed...
So great news love it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Potentially if this ever were to happen, hopefully it never will, then they would be turning away several thousands of pounds of turnover for a principle.
By standing by their principals, employees and sub-contractors they may well get more custom.
It’s a win for everyone.
I’m just so pleased to have their backing after my experience with homebase where things suddenly changed negatively once I came out and led to my leaving.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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My latest pic is from Brighton pride.
Everyone else wore pink tee shirts but I’d made my own version of the uniform and was determined to wear that on the float  |
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It's fantastic your company is fully supporting you. It's a shame all businesses don't do the same.
Yesterday our local news featured a trans lady who had her bank account frozen because "she sounded like a man" over the telephone! The bank has apologized but can't guarantee it won't happen again.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-45406917 |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It's fantastic your company is fully supporting you. It's a shame all businesses don't do the same.
Yesterday our local news featured a trans lady who had her bank account frozen because "she sounded like a man" over the telephone! The bank has apologized but can't guarantee it won't happen again.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-45406917"
I heard about that. It’s kinda understandable if frustrating. I always tell people on the phone that I’m trans if I sense a confused pause. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This is a great good news story.
Not trying to decry things but I wonder, if like a lot of us here, me for one, whether your bosses actually rather fancy you. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"This is a great good news story.
Not trying to decry things but I wonder, if like a lot of us here, me for one, whether your bosses actually rather fancy you. "
Lol. I seriously doubt that. In shorts and a pink tee shirt I look like crap |
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"Wickes are not a good company .... I had them fit my kitchen .....I would never choose them again .."
Your experience with their fit out team has absolutely nothing to do with their policy regarding the trans community. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My latest pic is from Brighton pride.
Everyone else wore pink tee shirts but I’d made my own version of the uniform and was determined to wear that on the float "
What pic? Have you hidden it?
Ohhh bloody hell your hotpants. My eyes!!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Trans people are the worst.
I wouldnt have a trans man or woman do any work in my home.
I always demand my fitters turn up in a Mercedes Vito or nothing at all.
Don't want my neighbours seeing a Transit on my drive |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Brilliant, we’ve just bought a kitchen through Wickes so it’s really good to hear that they are supporting you.
It’s a shame that it could even be an issue to some people but it must be nice to know you have their backing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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That's a very courageous stance for any company to take,to insist that their customers act decently and legally. Good on Wickes for that. X |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Wickes are not a good company .... I had them fit my kitchen .....I would never choose them again .."
I rest my case regarding you and any trans related thread.
If you truly had a bad experience with your installation it isn’t really anything to do with this thread.
As a Bathroom installer I have had a 100% record of very satisfied customers with Wickes. I’ve been fitting for them for 22 months and completed around 80 installations.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wickes are not a good company .... I had them fit my kitchen .....I would never choose them again .."
Im not sure why you needed to add this comment to the thread ! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Wickes are not a good company .... I had them fit my kitchen .....I would never choose them again ..
Im not sure why you needed to add this comment to the thread !"
Shall we just leave this now |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Wow now that is testament to their equality policy
Either that or your a top notch installer either way well done "
I’d like to think it’s both
There’s been a fair amount of conversation going on within the management and hr behind the scenes that I’m aware of but not party to.
I feel by coming out that I’ve made them take a look at procedure and policy.
They’ve handled it all pretty well so far.
I gave permission for them to make a note on my file that I am trans so when I get a call from the call centre, they expect a voice that isn’t clearly feminine, although I’m working on that.
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"It's fantastic your company is fully supporting you. It's a shame all businesses don't do the same.
Yesterday our local news featured a trans lady who had her bank account frozen because "she sounded like a man" over the telephone! The bank has apologized but can't guarantee it won't happen again.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-45406917"
They were protecting her money. They were not to know |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A cynic might say that Wickes are simply covering their ass in case they ended up being sued but,at least they have been pro active and taken the initiative by deciding on the correct way to deal with a problem before it even arises. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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I suddenly need a new kitchen |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"A cynic might say that Wickes are simply covering their ass in case they ended up being sued but,at least they have been pro active and taken the initiative by deciding on the correct way to deal with a problem before it even arises."
They might. But then it’d be easy to just offer a different installer if a customer showed a negative reaction at the planning stage. I’d never know.
I do, however , know the people I work with and that’s not the way they think or operate. |
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
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Out of interest, has that ever happened to you or anyone you know? (A customer asking for another fitter based on appearance). |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’d like to share this with you all;
For those who don’t know me, I am a subcontractor for a diy store, fitting bathrooms
I believe I am also their only trans installer.
Since coming out the store I work for and my installation manager have been awesome.
Yesterday my installation manager visited my latest site for one of his surprise QA check visits.
Once that was complete we chatted and he said he hoped I didn’t mind but he had checked with his boss to see if they took the same stance as him on something;
He then told me, if I ever have a customer who is transphobic and asks for another fitter to replace me, then Wickes will refuse to deal with them. Refund them and send them elsewhere. They will not pander to prejudice.
It’s how I feel it should be it’s great to know they have my back.
Out of interest, has that ever happened to you or anyone you know? (A customer asking for another fitter based on appearance). "
It’s a bit more than appearance, but no, so far I’m not aware of anyone refusing to accept a fitter for sexual orientation or gender. I have heard of fitters having personality clashes and attitude problems. |
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