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If you're very quiet/ shy what job do you do!

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CursedForLife · 14/05/2019 19:25

Is there a perfect job you've found?!
Obviously every job will have some level of interaction with people but have you found something that is perfect for you?

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Hattifnatt88 · 15/05/2019 07:25

I'm an interior designer doing online interior design :) So I don't speak too much with people, mainly work on my own. It's nice.

spiderlight · 15/05/2019 08:13

@ladybirdleaf - what I do is very specialist and involved a PhD and ten years' teaching in the area.

EileenBilton · 15/05/2019 09:03

Freelance translator. Just me and my dictionaries - perfect.

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CursedForLife · 15/05/2019 11:00

Wow you lot are so talented and diverse. A lot of you who are introverts who "fake it" how on earth do you do that?!! I can't even do that.

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happypotamus · 15/05/2019 11:13

cursedforlife I have no idea how I manage it. It is definitely like I am a totally different person when I put on the uniform and go to work. At home I am also scared of phoning people, won't ring anyone unless I absolutely have to, especially if I don't know them. At work I have to phone people I don't really know all the time, and I don't know how I do that either.

It's interesting that I am not the only 'introvert in an extrovert job' here. I thought I would be the only one.

MinnieMountain · 15/05/2019 13:48

Ironically given SimonJT's post, DH does the same as him but is an extrovert.

ineedaknittedhat · 15/05/2019 15:04

I'm autistic, very introverted and a nurse. I work nights now as I got burnt out on days. I just do part time hours and need a lot of downtime when I'm off. I make a massive effort to communicate at work, but it's exhausting. I love caring for people though and I need to feel useful and busy.

MinnieMul7 · 15/05/2019 15:07

I am shy outside of work but I am a solicitor. Unlike MinnieMountain I do have lots of client contact.

PuppyMonkey · 15/05/2019 15:11

I’m an introvert but I can very easily go into a ‘professional’ mode where I act like I’m NOT an introvert iyswim. So I’ve worked as a journalist for 30 years and am currently also a foster carer (involving attending all sorts of meetings, training etc where you have to not be shy).

I think I’d have made quite a good actor actually.Grin

PerfectionistProcrastinator · 15/05/2019 15:12

Dog groomer. Minimal contact with customers. I enjoy it but it’s harder than I ever thought it would be.

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CursedForLife · 15/05/2019 15:28

I can't even fake it. I guess I am never going to be able to do a job I can actually enjoy and be good at.

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TaliZorahVasNormandy · 15/05/2019 16:19

GP Receptionist.

I'm really good at faking confidence.

NellieBee · 15/05/2019 16:59

I work in a school. Very socially awkward; I'm fine with the teens but hate all the parent/other professionals.

Definitely an introvert in an extroverts job!

Bluebellsflowering6473 · 15/05/2019 17:03

@SimonJT How did you become an actuary? It’s my DH dream!

SimonJT · 15/05/2019 17:10

@Bluebellsflowering6473

I studied mathst at Cambridge, I then went on to do a masters in actuarial science and joined a company as a trainee.

greathat · 15/05/2019 17:14

Ha teacher! I'm fine with the kids but haven't to stand in front of adults makes me feel very panicked

crazyforpiggies · 15/05/2019 17:28

I have social anxiety and work in a resturant. It was hard at first but its helped me loads with my anxiety and boosted my confidence.

Bluebellsflowering6473 · 15/05/2019 17:39

Thank you, my DH just graduated from university last year with a first class maths degree, he started with an insurance company at the lowest level but to progress onto actuary they require him to move to London, which is something he doesn’t want to do right now. How long did it take for you to train?

Bluebellsflowering6473 · 15/05/2019 17:40

Forgot to tag @SimonJT

cherryblossomgin · 15/05/2019 17:40

I work with people who have disabilities as a support worker. I do one to one in their homes for the whole day.

cherryblossomgin · 15/05/2019 17:46

Pressed send too early.
I work one to one and my day consists of doing personal care, cooking and cleaning , painting, knitting and gardening. It's great because I have anxiety and OCD, having a set routine to follow helps so much and having a creative outlet calms my mind. I find it easy to talk to the person I support. I do morning to night.

Sometimes I do get sent to other people and that's fine because everyone has a routine to follow. I'm a very different person at work, I have a lot more confidence and that had fed into my normal life.

MagicKeysToAsda · 15/05/2019 17:59

Is software development something that would appeal? We have a whole floor of those at work who tell me in delight that they go whole days without speaking to anyone around them! We have spaces where you can be social if you want, but even there it's very quiet and low key.

MyGuideJools · 15/05/2019 18:06

I'm.the same as happypotomus I'm a nurse on a busy ward talking to people 13 hours a day.
At home I hate going out, hate parties etc. I'm happy going for a coffee with a close friend but that's it.
I seem to be a different person at work, like an alter ego Confused

Lost5stone · 15/05/2019 18:28

Finance manager and bookkeeper. Sometimes it's more about finding the right company. There are only 3 people at the business I work in. 50% I'm self employed and it's hard to get new clients because I'm not great at selling myself, but I'm lucky that 90% of my business is by word of mouth.

SnowyAlpsandPeaks · 15/05/2019 18:53

I was in teaching and then learning and development- standing in front of up to 120 people talking all day. I have generalised anxiety disorder and bipolar!!