Wheres a good place to work if you have social anxiety?

Tell us what are you good at? Do you do any type of computer things, any special training, how old are you?

What about a cemetery? There’s always room for an undertaker more, and nobody wants to talk to them…

Truck driver.

There are alot of good behind the scenes type of jobs but you just need to know what your looking to do and what will make you happy doing?

25 no college degree, i worked with my dad as a chimney sweep for 8 years. That has gotten old plus I never see all the money that I make in bulk to put it to good use. I decent with my hands but avoid working in construction, home improvement type stuff because I cant stand the type of guys that work those jobs. They all dress and talk the same, listen to the same radio stations, drink the same coffee and beer. And if you do anything that is weird in there mind they never leave you alone about it. I know from experience. I get asked a lot what do I want to do. what makes me happy. And well that is a whole other story that i won’t get into right now. It doesn’t really matter what my job is as long as people leave me alone and let me do it.

I don’t have a college degree yet I was able to work my way to accounts payable, then as a system admin working primarily on projects but in that type of job you are working with people so that is why I am asking the questions. Your not working directly with customers but your working with co workers.

Hmmm… I know a couple computer programmers who feel the same way you do. If you’re pretty right-brained that could be a good one for you. As long as your work is sound, you’ll mostly be left alone. If you’re more of a creative type, you could perhaps get into web design.

If you’re a bit more “hands on,” you could work a back of the house job in a restaurant. You’ll still have to communicate with the rest of your team and your kitchen manager/ head chef, but if you find the right restaurant the back of house team can become a pretty tight-knit group. It’s definitely a lot more casual types of interaction than working with customers, but the flip side of that is that everyone says whatever is on their mind. If you just need a quick job right now, starting as a dishwasher will let you work your way up to greater responsibility, and dishwashers are for the most part left alone. It’s a way to get your foot in the door to becoming a cook/chef.

You could work with the Humane Society or be a vet. Animals can be a lot friendlier than people. Or you could do landscaping.

As far as construction, there are a lot of different types of construction work. My uncle is a contractor; he mainly does custom-built houses and decks or remodeling projects with a small team. If you learn a skilled/specialized trade, you’re looking at a much different work environment than a construction site.

If your looking to be more along I would go with 12oaks answer of Truck Driver, my father was one and brother is one and you are alone most of the time unless you are making a delivery somewhere. The only special training involved is learning to drive the truck and getting the special license. And if you decide later on you can own your own rig as my brother does.

Underwater welding. Pays well too. Dead serious.

@killerkadoogen You have asked questions about your anxiety in the past. Many have supplied you with fantastic ideas of how to address this issue.

Until you are willing to face the facts that you need assistance in addressing your social disorder, no job will allow you to feel comfortable. In almost every job, other than 100% autonomy, you will need to talk to someone.

@SpatzieLover Indeed.

I myself had been diagnosed with anxiety disorder, which I think is similar to social anxiety.
After sitting at home for over three years, hardly able to get out of the door unless it was in the early morning, I went into therapy and I came out better than ever before. Only my degree will keep me from doing any job now, and I’m more social than ever before.

So @killerkadoogen you should really consider doing the same. And don’t think about therapy as psychologists or shrinks making you look at ink blops or whatever cliche views there are of them. Most of the time just talking about it and getting feedback from people that are familiar with the problems does miracles.

Just getting a clear explanation and breakdown of what anxiety is and does with your body (fight or flight) helped me a whole lot.

Night clerk at a hotel, security guard

That’s a tough one, OP. Our society is oriented towards extroverts, so you will probably have to look harder to find something. I agree with the others who suggested computer technician. Or you could become a research scientist if you’re able to go to school. Although they do interact with others to an extent, a lot of their work is done in the lab.

@SpatzieLover Good points, but if the OP is looking for a job, s/he probably doesn’t have health insurance to pay for counseling or other professional assistance.

@lonelydragon There are plenty of resources to help @killerkadoogen get help. He just chooses not to address the real issue…when he’s had jobs/money he hasn’t gotten the help either. If you read @THic’s response, you will see what addressing the root of this issue can do for the individual and their career path

The County Morgue…

@lonelydragon Oh, I definitely believe that a person with social anxiety issues should get professional help. I was just pointing out that not everyone can afford therapy, and, not knowing the OP’s history like you do, I thought maybe he fell into that category. I stand corrected.

I have social anxiety and social phobia. This is something I will always have ..I know this. I have had extensive counselling and it has helped me function better in certain areas. I understand your situation in regards to work.

My career path is steering more and more into working mostly with animals. I also sell some of my drawings here and there (only through word of mouth by family and friends though). I’ve been trying to get into woodworking more but it takes money to get the right tools and machines. I excel at solitary work. It is hard because most jobs are quite social.

It really depends on your interests and abilities. Some great suggestions from other posters :)