Dear introverts: we can flourish in any job. Seriously.
However, some jobs are more draining than others. I’ve spent several years in retail, and several other years as a receptionist/secretary. Both of these positions were draining, but I was able to fit in enough downtime to make the job work out.
When deciding on a career think about how the job will affect your energy levels, and if you expect to have enough downtime afterwards to recuperate. Also, think about whether you need a job that’s aligned with your passions, or whether you can fulfill your passions and interests outside of work. Does the job work with your strengths, like math, writing, or working with your hands? Or, would you be spending a lot of time compensating for your weaknesses?
If you’ve decided that you’d like a job that requires little social interaction, I have a list of ideas for you:
- Driver (delivery, long-haul, etc.)
- Mail Carrier
- Animal Care (dog walker, pet sitter, etc.)
- Paralegal
- Accountant/Bookkeeper/Auditor
- Computers (software developer, web developer, programmer, etc.)
- Data Entry
- Transcription (legal, medical, etc.)
- Technician (medical, lab, etc.)
- Repairs (auto, electrical, industrial machine, etc.)
- Conservator/Archivist
- Social Media Manager
- Blogger
- Film editor
- Artist
- Actor
- Musician
- Graphic Design
- Writer (freelance, proofreader, technical, etc.)
- Air Traffic Controller
- 911 Dispatcher
If you have any other career ideas, please share them in the comments section.
