The Perfect Job for Any Introvert

 

This question was posted on my Facebook Page: “So, what kind of businesses are suitable for an introvert entrepreneur?”

Great question! It reminded me how often I see articles – mostly about more traditional jobs and career paths – that claim to share the best jobs for introverts. I say “claim” because the jobs they list are usually based on an assumption that the typical introvert doesn’t like people… that we don’t want to talk, see, work, or be around them. So these articles end up recommending that we become an archivist, industrial machine repairer, truck driver, animal care worker, or researcher, among other jobs. Those are all great choices! But, because the writers of these articles often collapse introversion with shyness or social anxiety, they lean heavily towards jobs that require as little human interaction as possible. In the comment threads (often more informative than the articles!), others point out that the jobs listed tend to be lower paying, involve highly specialized training or advanced degrees, or aren’t in growth industries. (