5 Jobs You Can Definitely Bear As An Introvert

It can be a tough decision to make when it comes to your job. You’re likely spending most of your day at work and though it’s a necessity to pay the bills, having a job you enjoy gives you a valuable sense of fulfillment and purpose in life. Liking your job doesn’t just magically happen though, it takes understanding and asking yourself if the position works for you as a person.

For introverts, it can be a greater challenge because most jobs encourage extroverted behaviors. Whether it be sitting through meetings, presenting to others, or interacting frequently with team members as well as clients; it can be exhaustive day-to-day.

As introverted workers tend to work best when given time to focus alone and might not enjoy the spotlight. Jobs that demand them to “perform” in many ways can be draining and might not be the best fit because their energy and focus aren’t at a level conducive to getting work done and well.

If you’re an introvert wondering if there’s a job out there that can fit your personality and lifestyle, look no further! Here are 10 excellent choices for any introvert looking for an ideal job or career.

Typically, the more independence an introvert has in their job, the better.

1. Chat Agent (Email and Live Chat)

It’s probably not the first job you think would be perfect for an introvert, it’s probably not even the eighth, ninth, or tenth! But, you’d be surprised how suitable a service position like a chat agent would be for those who enjoy socializing in moderation.

Thanks to the growth of online shopping, services, and overall reliance by the general public to reach businesses through the web, the demand for online service agents has gone up to cater to those digital visitors. It’s becoming more and more common and expected for companies to provide the option to reach chat agents and it’s a major upgrade from the “traditional” dialing in method.

What makes it a perfect job for introverts:

Introverts, by definition, do not want to be stuck on an island in solitude for their entire lives, contrary to popular belief. Most introverts (not having a bad day), actually still want to socialize; but in an un-stressful way. Trying to talk to a group of strangers in a crowded room with loud music playing is typically stressful. Meeting with a good friend at the local coffee shop and enjoying a warm beverage with the jazz station on is much less stressful, if not inviting.

Chat agent jobs are a perfect fit for introverts because they allow them to socialize in an un-stressful way. Most of the time. Now, to be clear, this job is not as a customer service agent on a phone line. It only involves communicating through live chat or email and that means you can interact in the best way for introverts—not facing the same pressure as face-to-face conversation or over the phone.

The best jobs for an introvert are probably not as isolating as you might expect.

2. Web Content Writer

Probably biased for saying it, but blogging or any type of job involving writing online is a fitting choice for most introverts for a multitude of reasons. The first being the separation that the nature of the job offers. It only takes one to write so that suits an introvert’s preference for some space to focus and the time they need to do it.

Web content writers are tasked with providing content for websites and that can provide tons of variety for those who choose the career. Every website is different, with a specific niche and audience that it focuses on, so you have plenty of choices when it comes to what you’ll be researching and writing about. There’s a considerable demand for web-based information and that means stability for this job for many years.

What makes it a perfect job for introverts:

There are several arrangements that online writing jobs offer. Some require working a typical 9 to 5 in a physical office building, many others can be contracting jobs that you can do temporarily and remotely. You can also still secure a full-time position that offers flexible options and allows a good balance between working autonomously and collaborating with others.

The collaboration process often varies depending on your employer and can include communicating primarily through text and online documents instead of face-to-face meetings. It’s not that you won’t still be working with others in that way. You’ll get valuable feedback and interaction with teammates that will help your personal growth and likely earn a sense of fulfillment or meaning in what you do, but through an arrangement that fits your rightful needs.

Jobs that allow introverts space and time to concentrate get the most out of them.

3. Counseling

Introverts are famous for being thinkers. That’s because introverts tend to be more stimulated when alone and with their thoughts, just like the saying suggests. While the opposite is typically true for extroverts feeling active around others. All that time thinking can lead to feeling pretty in-tune with their feelings. Also, there is a higher percentage of introverts that are highly sensitive than extroverts and naturally, it allows them to become more empathetic and understanding of what others are experiencing emotionally.

What makes it a perfect job for introverts:

You’d think being a counselor would require a ton of socialization since the main idea is to meet with clients and talk, but in reality, it can be even more rewarding for an introvert because they can work through emotional or cognitive challenges with patients that they are likely to understand on a deep level.

When it comes down to it, being a good counselor doesn’t just mean lots of talking, it’s about active listening and steering the conversation to helpful realizations. You work with your client towards better self-understanding and acceptance.

Introverts are perfectly capable of doing “extroverted” jobs, as long as they know their needs.

4. Veterinarian

Introverts can lose energy when around people for too long, as we all know. Which makes working in large groups and interacting with team members constantly a bit of a drag. The same can’t be said for our furry best friends though. Pets are ideal companions for introverts because there isn’t the same pressure with them to return feelings, respond to social cues, and “act” in social situations with other people.

You might even hear introverts say that they prefer animals over their own kind because animals communicate in a simple way that puts introverts at ease. With a pet, it’s not about what you say, or if you’re shy, they love you unconditionally. Well, almost. Throw in some treats and you have a deal.

What makes it a perfect job for introverts:

Spending time with animals can’t be compared to spending time with people. The main defense being that Interacting with animals has shown positive effects like lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety, and even depression. For an introvert, the stress that they experience with people wouldn’t trigger when they’re interacting with animals.

In fact, the energy that tends to slowly deplete over time is actually reversed around animals. Time with a furry friend can actually help an introvert recharge. Which makes a job like treating animals as a vet pretty attractive. While vets do still need to communicate frequently with pet owners and other staff, their time is primarily spent with the animals themselves.

Introverts make excellent leaders because they listen and contemplate the best decision.

5. Programmer

When you think “programmer” your mind might immediately go to an action movie scene where the heroic lead is aided by a basement-dwelling, (typically male-casted) computer genius that can hack anyone in the world with the right password. For me and many other right-brained people, you could also feel terrified because you couldn’t imagine yourself dealing with all that code. Well, I’m here to tell you as a fellow introvert that programming might be the best profession you’ve never dreamed of.

Programming is like problem-solving. And what introvert doesn’t like to solve anything and everything? That’s the main point of the job. You spend a considerable amount of time solving problems on a computer screen and you’re usually alone doing it, but when you do work with others, they’re likely knowledgable people who understand the particularities of the job. This matters because it can be timely and daunting to explain your work to someone outside of your field or department.

What makes it a perfect job for introverts:

It’s a job that will fuel our problem solving and creative passions and it gives us the distance and flexibility to feel satisfied in what we do. Learning to program doesn’t have to happen in a classroom. Anyone can start in the privacy and comfort of their own home or anywhere else they prefer.

There are tons of online resources like courses, apps, guides, and personal coaching sessions you can make use of. Self-learning is a big thing in the programming field because to be truly successful you don’t only want to learn how to use a coding language, but actually use your knowledge to solve problems. The best way to do that isn’t having someone else solve it for you, but learning to do so through personal experience.




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Hana Othman

Hana Othman is the founder of SimpleHermit.com and identifies as an INFJ. Most days you can find her typing away or reading a book. Beyond that, she keeps busy as a dog and cat mom.