Jobs for shy people
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Aiyieeeee
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This has been really bothering me as well. It's getting about that time where I can't use the excuse of, "I'm in college focusing on my studies so I can't get a job."
I need to start helping out and many students have jobs while in college and I'll soon be graduating and continuing with college after graduation where there really will be no excuse.
I don't know how I'm going to do it or what I'm going to do.
Because of this, I feel like a disappointment to my family. I don't feel comfortable around them and I feel ashamed. They see it as me being a slacker. Being lazy. Not caring. Putting all of the weight on their shoulders. Hate it.
I need to start helping out and many students have jobs while in college and I'll soon be graduating and continuing with college after graduation where there really will be no excuse.
I don't know how I'm going to do it or what I'm going to do.
Because of this, I feel like a disappointment to my family. I don't feel comfortable around them and I feel ashamed. They see it as me being a slacker. Being lazy. Not caring. Putting all of the weight on their shoulders. Hate it.
I just enrolled in an online writing course, with the encouragement of a friend. 
I've always enjoyed fiction, so hopefully with some formal education I'll be able to try my hand at writing a novel, or at least some short stories which I may be able to sell to various publications. It's a very competitive market, but I only need to have one novel published and I could be set for life. Gotta think positive...
I've always enjoyed fiction, so hopefully with some formal education I'll be able to try my hand at writing a novel, or at least some short stories which I may be able to sell to various publications. It's a very competitive market, but I only need to have one novel published and I could be set for life. Gotta think positive... 
jamie99
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I got my heavy rigid licence, it was only a 2 week course. It's basically a licence for dump trucks and other similiar sized trucks. And best of all the government paid for it.
The next licence up is the prime mover with trailor, and that is only a 3 month course. Not something i want to do though.
twilightwolf-626
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I'm too scared to even TRY to get a job! I'm only 18, so it's not really a problem yet, but it'd still be nice to actually buy things for myself such as getting a low priced triple laundry dispenser (I'm ADHD, so I need a little help with organization).
masterofnone
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Jake123: FYI
"Over 60% of gifted people are introverted compared with 30% of the general
population. Over 75% of highly gifted people are introverted. (The percentage of
introverts seems to increase with IQ (Silverman).) "
HighQ
"there is a known statistical correlation between introversion, giftedness, PhDs and Phi Beta Kappas. It would seem that the higher you go in education and IQ intelligence, the ratio of introverts to extroverts reverses itself with a majority of Rhodes Scholars being introverts, for example."
readingskills
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It has been my conclusion that Hell is when you are smart enough to know you are an idiot. Most extroverts don't know how dumb they are and therefore are blissful!
I am a software engineer. I quit after 22 years. Just couldn't take it anymore.
One other quick fact. In the engineering department I worked at, 85% of the engineers were introverts which represented 5% of the population.
Am i the only shy person who doesn't mind interacting with co-workers but cringe at the thought of selling to customers? I can even help costumers if needed, but tell me to go up to them and sell soemthing to them, i head for the hills.
I am even afraid to work a cash register because i don't like being watched in fear of ridicule. I dont know how to use one so the few times I've tried, i felt extremely self conscious, like they were judging my every move. I also dont like talking on the phone and having someone listening to me.
Anyone know of a job i can do? I dont have much experience in anything outside of dog bathing, and i can't type. Any ideas?
I am even afraid to work a cash register because i don't like being watched in fear of ridicule. I dont know how to use one so the few times I've tried, i felt extremely self conscious, like they were judging my every move. I also dont like talking on the phone and having someone listening to me.
Anyone know of a job i can do? I dont have much experience in anything outside of dog bathing, and i can't type. Any ideas?
OpenYourEyes
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::I'm 20 n have been sacked from 3 jobs because of my anxiety problems. Its always the same story, things start off relatively well, say for 2 or 3 weeks my mind is occupied with the training for the job, once that's over.. and you start settling in and mixing with your co workers, that's when I can't handle it and start taking days off cause I'd worry all night and in the morning feel like crap. Worrying is probably the only thing I'm good at. lol. ::
I really need to find a job, I've been unemployed and friendless for a year :: it bugs me that all the adverts I read say either "driving lisence essential" or "must have excellent communication skills" when alas, I have neither. ::
:I'm 20 n have been sacked from 3 jobs because of my anxiety problems. Its always the same story, things start off relatively well, say for 2 or 3 weeks my mind is occupied with the training for the job, once that's over.. and you start settling in and mixing with your co workers, that's when I can't handle it and start taking days off cause I'd worry all night and in the morning feel like crap. Worrying is probably the only thing I'm good at. lol. ::I really need to find a job, I've been unemployed and friendless for a year :
: it bugs me that all the adverts I read say either "driving lisence essential" or "must have excellent communication skills" when alas, I have neither. ::
spect01
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I'm not really worrying about a job right now because I'm occupied doing other things atm ( I do want to get one though, it would refresh me so much) but anyway you won't have much luck looking right now because of the economy. I know it sucks. Something's gotta be done.......
I agree with you 100%. It is getting a big problem over there, because a lot of young people will never get out on the job market, and risk of being unemployed for a very long time and loose their qualifications. They could loose a whole generation.
davidburke
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how about a writer..that would be ideal
ntwoworlds
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Excellent question! Thanks for asking because I've been beginning to ponder this myself.
When you mentally run over jobs or browse through job sections, you'll realise how many jobs require alot of contact. Wanting to not have to deal with people cuts out A LOT of jobs.I started as shy but as I went through the work force I started opening up and then we moved into the D.C. area and I've had one terrible job after another. It has caused me a great deal amount of stress and has affected my confidence and has caused me to go more back into my shell. I have been feeling unconfident and being 28 I feel as if I have not accomplished anything.
I have been pondering your question because I've wanted to just get out of the drama, the racism, the anger and hate, the games people play, and the crappy way they can treat you. I've been having a hard time trying to find a job, so I have tried to change my approach. I would be willing to accept a job with certain types of people or have a certain amount of "freedom" in my position.
So, I am seriously considering jobs where I have A LOT of freedom or work with a SMALL number of people where they take pride in their work. Ideally, I wish to be my own boss and maybe you could think of that too. But it's good to remember that there are always possible downsides and even as your own boss, you would still have to handle customers.
Good luck and please let us know what you decide on!
---Holly
ntwoworlds
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wow..... I've had the same problems with interviews. I think it's the combination of pressure of having to "impress" them and everything, with feeling inadequate, with my bad tenure.
ntwoworlds
Member
...you mean minus the contact with the self-absorbed chefs and waiters/-resses who take their job way too seriously??? lol. ;-P
ntwoworlds
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I definitely do not recommend working as a secretary if you have confidence or socialising issues.. Secretarial work tends to be the forefront of communication, having to answer the phones and greet visitors, etc.
But I definitely agree with you that every job has SOME contact with others in some way or another.
bitingthepea
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Im very shy and quiet in my work place i work as a sales assistant in a pet shop. Im fine just about talking to the customers but when it comes to talking to my co workers i clam up ! It just depends who you work with really. A cleaner wouldnt be a bad job ?