Elise Hunley

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Trans, lesbian woman living in Atlanta. Likely to be found caffeinated at a farmers’ market or reading at home with the dog. Attempting to suck less at writing and photography.

Psych PhD - Ex Fed - Ex Data Analyst - Currently: Product in Telecom

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I post a lot about the above as well as gender and random professional topics (e.g., data work, product management).

DMs are open if you want to chat!

LocationAtlanta, GA
PronounsShe/Her

Using my current hyper focus on photography to practice getting more comfortable with pictures of myself.

And... I actually like these? I actually feel comfortable with I look. That's fun.

cw eye contact

#transjoy #trans #transgender #selfie

Tried to get a cute selfie with Marsha, but she wasn't having it.

#dog #photography #photo #selfie

I also liked this one - I had my hand there just to steady the branch in the breeze, but I like the effect
Lunch time photo break, this time featuring gardenias!

Ok, photographers — looking for advice.

I have an old Nikon D3300 that I’ve just started using in earnest for the first time in years. I want to expand my photographic range, but I don’t want to break the bank. So I’m thinking about picking up a new lens.

I have the kit lens and a 35mm prime lens. If I could add only one lens, what would you add?

I’m currently considering either a 40mm macro lens OR an 85mm telephoto lens.

Thoughts?

#photography #camera #help #advice

When I've vented about work a few times lately, I've had multiple folks say things along the lines of, "Stop caring so much. You care too much. It's just a job."

And I entirely agree but THAT'S NOT JUST A SWITCH I CAN TURN OFF.

Like, annoying as it is, my brain is built in such a way that I *do* care about work. I want to know that I'm doing good work and that the work I'm doing has some form of positive impact...

I don't need to be changing the world. And I don't want my work to be my personality... but if I'm in a situation where I don't feel like I *can* do good work or have some form of positive impact... My mental health is going to take a hit.

Grind Culture is Bad!

But not for the reasons you think!

Well, also those reasons...

BUT it's also bad at helping people achieve meaningful goals!

#writing #newsletter #tech #blog #management

https://eliseisoverthinkingit.beehiiv.com/p/issue-3-can-t-stop-won-t-stop-actually-please-maybe-stop

Issue 3: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop, Actually Please Maybe Stop?

All work and no play makes Jack bad at his job

Elise Is Overthinking It

It's wild to me how I can tell whether a job posting has a chance of being a fit for me based on the logo.

"Oh, Product Manager!"

[looks at logo]

"Never mind, this one almost certainly wants 10+ years of B2B SaaS experience in whatever specific industry they work in."

I'VE BEEN GIVEN MY COURT DATE FOR MY LEGAL NAME CHANGE!!!! SO SOON!

#transjoy #trans #transgender