Found this article on yahoo.com. Despite the derogatory title, it might be worth a look:
Careers for People Who Don't Like People - Yahoo! Education
Careers for People Who Don't Like People - Yahoo! Education
Careers for People-Haters
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Aletheia
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Ha! I was a computer programmer, in R&D no less. There was a LOT more contact with people than you might think.
That said, I suffer performance anxiety as much as social anxiety. The people-orientation was too much for me, but that was my experience; yours might be different.
That said, I suffer performance anxiety as much as social anxiety. The people-orientation was too much for me, but that was my experience; yours might be different.
Richey
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Programming involves a ton of meetings and constant interaction with stake holders and clients, alot of it via email. it can be very tough because people are so business focussed and it's not always enjoyable, can be very depressing unless you are built for that.
I suppose the question would be is it worth the lack of interaction for the extreme high amount of burning stress that programming and accounting can bring to people. this all depends on who you work for and your level of skill.
I've worked in the labor sector, mainly gardens and building. people are really nice, it's more physical pressure and thinking about plans, but you get to move around, you can walk around alot and when you do interact with other staff it's usually pleasant and funny ( you realise everyone else has problems etc) and more importantly you see the results of building ideas every day, you even take photos of what is completed. Only problem is you do come across rough type characters, you know, they speak in slang and come off as a bit uneducated but you can put up with that as long as its not every day. that is what i miss when i work in trades is that there doesn't seem to be as many nerdy/geeky characters in that sector as there are confident "show off" alpha males.
retail can be hard when it comes to interaction but again, depends where you work.
I suppose the question would be is it worth the lack of interaction for the extreme high amount of burning stress that programming and accounting can bring to people. this all depends on who you work for and your level of skill.
I've worked in the labor sector, mainly gardens and building. people are really nice, it's more physical pressure and thinking about plans, but you get to move around, you can walk around alot and when you do interact with other staff it's usually pleasant and funny ( you realise everyone else has problems etc) and more importantly you see the results of building ideas every day, you even take photos of what is completed. Only problem is you do come across rough type characters, you know, they speak in slang and come off as a bit uneducated but you can put up with that as long as its not every day. that is what i miss when i work in trades is that there doesn't seem to be as many nerdy/geeky characters in that sector as there are confident "show off" alpha males.
retail can be hard when it comes to interaction but again, depends where you work.
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Richey
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i always had performance anxiety when 2-3-4 emails came in asking for urgent assistance or if a mistake was made and an email was really threatening, i recall panicing alot in those situations and i often had to walk out of the office just to get some air.
as i was told a week or so earlier you really have to have a certain kind of personality to handle any job in the IT sector. but i think it depends on how demanding and responsible the job is.
this_portrait
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I used to want to be a writer, haha.
I dunno, though, photography (what I want to go into now) seems like it could go both ways, depending on what kind of photographer you are. If you're taking portraits, social interaction is required (probably quite a bit of it, too, since there are a lot of people who are uncomfortable having their picture taken). If you're shooting events or objects, on the other hand, you can kinda fade into the background.
I dunno, though, photography (what I want to go into now) seems like it could go both ways, depending on what kind of photographer you are. If you're taking portraits, social interaction is required (probably quite a bit of it, too, since there are a lot of people who are uncomfortable having their picture taken). If you're shooting events or objects, on the other hand, you can kinda fade into the background.
MollyBeGood
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career for people hater?.
I think executioner should be up there ha
I think executioner should be up there ha
ehhh, I think a career as a photographer is one of the most people-oriented careers there is. I don't know how you could possibly make money from photography without some seriously heavy people interaction. Even if you are just making fine art prints to show in galleries, you still have to market your own stuff, and appear at gallery openings, etc.
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When you start arranging your life according to others behavior... that can be a problem for you.
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OceanMist
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Good article. My prob is none of these careers work for me because all I have is a high school diploma and can't afford college. I'm not going to risk getting student loans.
Either way, I'll have to deal with at least some people. It's something that must be accepted, i believe.
Either way, I'll have to deal with at least some people. It's something that must be accepted, i believe.
razzle dazzle rose
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I did not read that article 'cause I didn't like the title :
: Introverts don't hate people, but anyway, I read it now that you recommended it. I would love to be a writer. Kinda like a dream job for me...and "forensic science technician" also interests me (I watch too much Law& Order SVU!) Everything else seems too math-y and boring for me quite frankly.
That would be true...if we want to indulge our SA. Not if we want to fight it. Still, I would love a successful etsy type business. That is like another dream of mine (only, I don't do anything crafty so that could be a problem).
: Introverts don't hate people, but anyway, I read it now that you recommended it. I would love to be a writer. Kinda like a dream job for me...and "forensic science technician" also interests me (I watch too much Law& Order SVU!) Everything else seems too math-y and boring for me quite frankly.That would be true...if we want to indulge our SA. Not if we want to fight it. Still, I would love a successful etsy type business. That is like another dream of mine (only, I don't do anything crafty so that could be a problem).
I did not read that article 'cause I didn't like the title :
I always think I'd love to be a writer, but then it seems like one of those things that kind of gets ruined when you have to do it for money, or to meet publisher's deadlines, etc. I would much rather just write a novel at my leisure and hope one day that it ends up getting published. Then I will be like Harper Lee and never publish another novel so long as I am living.
Moa
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I understand what you're saying, but I think some people have such terrible SA that they might not be ready for as much social interaction as some jobs require. In my experience, working from home still meant occasional trips to the office and making lots of phone calls. So I was still forced to face my anxiety, but not so much that I felt like I was thrown into a stormy ocean and told to swim.
I once wanted to do an etsy business too... I painted one acrylic painting and then realized I was going to run out of ideas long before I could ever have enough inventory to sell and make a living off of. :
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razzle dazzle rose
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I always think I'd love to be a writer, but then it seems like one of those things that kind of gets ruined when you have to do it for money, or to meet publisher's deadlines, etc. I would much rather just write a novel at my leisure and hope one day that it ends up getting published. Then I will be like Harper Lee and never publish another novel so long as I am living.
I almost think the same thing...only, I never write anymore. Seems like I need those deadlines to fuel my creativity :
: Oh, yeah, I totally get it. I am like one of those people right now with the terrible SA. I am not working right now, and the idea of it makes me so nervous. I don't want to be a recluse though. I hate being this way.
I once wanted to do an etsy business too... I painted one acrylic painting and then realized I was going to run out of ideas long before I could ever have enough inventory to sell and make a living off of. :
Well, that is pretty neat that you paint. I used to think I was creative but I don't create anything. You could make prints of your work and sell those!
Moa
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I wish I owned a business where I could hire people and let them do all their work from home and all questions answered through email. I would totally hire you.
You don't actually have to create anything to be creative! Creativity is all about what goes on in your mind. Expressing it is just something that takes practice. I have a few books about learning to express creativity, they were really helpful. I can dig up the titles if you want.