I know there are stories of TGirls getting real jobs, but it seems that for each success story there are 10 failure stories. Here's my question.

Suppose a TGirl has male indentification, so when they apply for a job -- say, a normal retail store -- they may look passable but the ID flags them. Even if the manager is not supposed to exercise prejudice in hiring (there being a law forbidding discrimation against transgenders), they do it anyway. They'll say "we'll get back to you" and then .... never do. Then the agency that makes driver's licences cannot change the gender to female unless there's an SRS. And suppose the SRS is the desired goal of the TGirl but is too expensive ? Now what can she do ?

It's a serious question and I'd like a serious answer. I think it's not always just an excuse that they have trouble getting a job.

On another note, I'm wondering if anyone has considered making a charitable fund for SRS ? It seems to be a legit need. I personally cannot help someone for 10K$ but lots of concerned people could chip in 100$ and it could add up.