Jobs for shy people
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Perfidion
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No, but I'm sure they'd appreciate it if you did It must be awfully dull, lying in a hole while worms chew your face off. A little pleasant conversation would go some way to relieving the monotony.
I'd like to work in a cemetery, but I doubt I'd make it through the interview without saying something "inappropriate".
princess_haru
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Lol! Yeah sometimes I start wondering what would be the most inappropriate thing to say in a given situation, and once I've thought of something the temptation to blurt it out becomes immense... it's like that childish urge to press any big red button you see, especially if it has a "DO NOT TOUCH!" sign on it!
Working with animals is a good option IMO. For the last 2 years I've been working on a farm, with one boss and one co-worker. You get to know the people you work closely with and its really not a problem when you start to feel comfortable around them (doesnt take long.)
Most of my work I to do alone, just dealing with wee calves and their mothers, as well as some bigger cattle and a few bulls. Its suited me down to the ground so far, but I have plans to join the Air Force in 2 years time.
Most of my work I to do alone, just dealing with wee calves and their mothers, as well as some bigger cattle and a few bulls. Its suited me down to the ground so far, but I have plans to join the Air Force in 2 years time.
Apple Strudel
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I would say a porter at the hospital. Moving patients from bed to bed and sending documents from one department to another. Very little interaction involved.
Hollywoodrose525
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I agree. Animals are great to work with when you are shy because you still get a lot of interaction with living things but you don't have to make conversation (perfect!). I've worked in kennels and as a dog walker for years while in college and if I could do it forever and make a good living off it, I totally would.
Ive worked all kinds of jobs - janitorial, construction, outdoor plumbing, security, retail etc.
I didnt really enjoy any of them. I just did it for money, and alot of it affected my health, both physcially and mentally. So I took a break. My goal is to find somethig I enjoy so that I dont feel bummed out everyday. Problem is, I dont know what that is anymore while having SA and depression. My goal now is to work on my health and my spirit, I am hoping to regain some enjoyment and interests back in life. Whatever work I do from now on out it will be something suitable for me. I refuse to work a back breaking job or some job where you got a boss yelling at you.
I didnt really enjoy any of them. I just did it for money, and alot of it affected my health, both physcially and mentally. So I took a break. My goal is to find somethig I enjoy so that I dont feel bummed out everyday. Problem is, I dont know what that is anymore while having SA and depression. My goal now is to work on my health and my spirit, I am hoping to regain some enjoyment and interests back in life. Whatever work I do from now on out it will be something suitable for me. I refuse to work a back breaking job or some job where you got a boss yelling at you.
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BeachGaBulldog
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I have done all kinds of different jobs, and have quit a lot of them. This is mainly because of the people. I have had to work in offices with lots of people, and that just doesn't cut it with me. I am just not a people person and never have been. I always hear "You're just going to have to accept people the way that they are. They aren't going to change". In other words, all of these extroverts will never shut up, and especiallly in workplaces will continue to backstab, lie, etc. Well, there are two sides to that coin. People are just going to have to accept me the way that I am, which is a person who likes to keep to himself, and do his own thing.
Every day, I am trying to find a job with little or no people contact. That is the only thing, based on experience that is going to make it for me. I am sick of working at jobs and being miserable, because it affects every other area of my life. The sadness, constantly being pissed off, etc.
I too would like my own little spot in the corner, or an office where I could work independently.
Every day, I am trying to find a job with little or no people contact. That is the only thing, based on experience that is going to make it for me. I am sick of working at jobs and being miserable, because it affects every other area of my life. The sadness, constantly being pissed off, etc.
I too would like my own little spot in the corner, or an office where I could work independently.
anomicdeer
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I hope I get one.. I can't even go to college and Im too lazy to try but my mom is looking for me... I would hate to live with her forever... or anyone else.
ilovesunblock
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i dont think id have a problem with a job that involves interaction with strangers, but i can never make it through the interviews. the only job that hired me was a place selling knives -_-
i freeze up when they start asking questions that require detail, my mind goes blank.
it sucks i need a job for tickets i need to pay lol.
i try to think of positive things before im on my way but when i get there i just get all jittery and weak.
im not gonna lie alcohol helps a bunch but i dont recommend it. since they can smell it your breath.
i freeze up when they start asking questions that require detail, my mind goes blank.
it sucks i need a job for tickets i need to pay lol.
i try to think of positive things before im on my way but when i get there i just get all jittery and weak.
im not gonna lie alcohol helps a bunch but i dont recommend it. since they can smell it your breath.
veggielover
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Honestly for me i feel like if I challenge myself it will help my social anxiety. I work at an elementary school with kids and my coworkers are all really friendly people so that helps. Ive worked there for about 3 months, but I still haven't fully opened up to talking to my coworkers, but Im working on it. I think that everything takes time to get to it's full potential.
talisman
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I work in an office. Thankfully my job is one of the few (excluding office juniors) that doesn't require extensive telephone use or interaction with strangers. I mean I still get or make at least one call most days, but for the most part dealing with the public or other firms isn't something I have to worry myself with. I guess my job's been a rather gentle introduction to the workplace.
I originally got it through temping doing data entry which might be quite a good short-term job for shy people. Sadly the economic situation precludes much chance of you getting a job like I did for the time being, but if you do temp somewhere and they like you, it can help avoid job applications and interviews.
I originally got it through temping doing data entry which might be quite a good short-term job for shy people. Sadly the economic situation precludes much chance of you getting a job like I did for the time being, but if you do temp somewhere and they like you, it can help avoid job applications and interviews.
shybhoy
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i guess its just down to the individual but id probably say one that does not deal with the general public !
i am training to be a sound engineer at the moment and i find that great you don't deal with the public just bitchy front men from bands but you get used to them....all you do is delay them if they give you attitude lol ohh dear the sound consoles a little faulty this could take a while lol.... the live side of it however i would find nerve wracking because you're performing as well as the musicians you are doing the sound for but the only bonus is no one is watching you lol...
i am training to be a sound engineer at the moment and i find that great you don't deal with the public just bitchy front men from bands but you get used to them....all you do is delay them if they give you attitude lol ohh dear the sound consoles a little faulty this could take a while lol....
the live side of it however i would find nerve wracking because you're performing as well as the musicians you are doing the sound for but the only bonus is no one is watching you lol...
