What Job can i do as A Shy person ?, Most Jobs are for outgoing people:Customer Service, Reception,etc Options

[yh6]

Honestly, it is true that being shy is not a bad thing. Nevertheless, I would suggest for you to read some personal development books. Seriously, what's holding you back? What's making you shy? Should you really care what other people think? I am a shy person, as well, but I'm learning to overcome it. Let me know if you're interested in making a change; I can suggest some books for you.

I want to read the books, Could you suggest some for me? Thank you!

[JacksonDanielson]

I want to read the books, Could you suggest some for me? Thank you!

Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is a very popular one. When I first heard the title, I didn't like the sound of it because it sounded like it was manipulating people. However, I quickly found out it is definitely not like that at all. If you read it to truly learn to be more social (or less shy), you can achieve it. The catch is that you have to actually practice these "theories" by applying it when you are around friends, family, and especially strangers.

You may think it's a bit silly, but it has definitely changed my life. Just by simply being friendly with people and showing a genuine interest in them, I've met some wonderful new friends. There are even restaurant servers who have given me discounts and free desserts and other neat things, too. Ultimately, you just have to be willing to try and willing to make mistakes. If things don't go well, just ask yourself if they're going to be crying at your funeral when that day comes. If they're not, then don't worry about them!

By the way, that is awesome that you want to read!

[unique07]

never to shy against anyone or new , . . there can be deficiency of language skills . . then put on . .

[iluvlamp]

computer programmer. Or stripper...

[topseed66]

Well most of the jobs are for people who are outspoken and free going. You must know how to express yourself. Well if you are really looking for opportunities there are many opportunities online. I am not talking about scams. I am talking about doing freelancing. You can offer your services as a freelancer . You can set your prices and you can work on your timings. People are realizing the potential of making money online.

[fierymeadow]

Don't listen to the mean comments. I can relate to your situation. It's not that I'm "shy" it's more like I'm anti-social to people I don't know. But the fact is, we just have to face our fears and push forward. Move forward little by little, it doesn't mean you have to go ga-ga for public speaking on stage right away

[Kymme]

I used to be shy myself throughout school. but i have learned you must come out of the shell to get around life and speak up when something goes wrong. It's real life out there. well i'm still a lil shy when meeting strangers but then i get comfortable once I know them. my mom tried to convince me to go to boot camp one time but i said no i can deal myself. I posted a quote on my door about overcoming my shyness. i've changed over my course of lifetime once i hit nursing school. i held jobs dealing with office work at first which i didn't have to deal directly with customers. maybe you can try dong chat agent customer service. well hope that helps.

[vinaboy]

Find a hobby and turn it into a career. That will make you open up more because you will enjoy talking about it. If you like to race cars, you can work at a performance shop. If you like to draw, you can be a graphic artists. Don't just stick yourself in a job you arent fit for because being shy will make it 10x worst for you.

[hugo boss]

Janitorial service

the guys that come in and clean up offices at night, hospitals, schools, factories, etc need people like you, not much public speaking is necessary

[m22406037]

well, you should try to change yourself a bit...you don't need to be a talk-active person, but try to speak-up your mind/idea first...then people will understand you...

[cici1240]

it is better for you get a job which spend most time in the office. but it is necesary to improve the conmunication skills.

[odkram]

librarian?????

[thebase]

If you are good with words - try getting a career in CopyWriting - thats when you write articles for whoever needs text somewhere (eg magazine, internet site) but does not have the time, patience or literary skill to do it themselves. They'll pretty much just say something along the lines of 'We need 10 articles 200-400 words each about fly fishing for our magazine' or 'Write me a few chapters for an ebook about internet addiction' and you'll have to do the research and write it up within a certain time. If you are good/established, you don't even need to talk to a single person and can accept/complete jobs online:
eg
http://www.ifreelance.com/

But the best thing to do is to learn to overcome the shyness somewhat, no man is an island and at some time we'll all need real-life help from others.

[Racismoto]

You're shy? Oh come on, that isn't even an excuse. Man the fu-k up.

[yana19384]

i think shy people can express themselves very well on the internet
so why dont u start internet bussiness or something like that

[blackcurrant]

Finance... seriously, I work in front of a computer all day long and no one ever talks to me.

[mya89]

Some people say they're shy but they're good at writing or speaking. But i'm the type of shy that doesn't know how to speak AT ALL.
That is, i get confused with what people say, and i get confused with what i try to say..so i get stuck and look like an a**.

Any tips for Jobs? I can do clerical stuff( where speaking is not required) but recently there are no cllerical type jobs at all.

This post has been edited by mya89: May 10 2011, 04:18 PM

[AsiaticGlory]

Some people say they're shy but they're good at writing or speaking. But i'm the type of shy that doesn't know how to speak AT ALL.
That is, i get confused with what people say, and i get confused with what i try to say..so i get stuck and look like an a**.

Any tips for Jobs? I can do clerical stuff( where speaking is not required) but recently there are no cllerical type jobs at all.

You just have to get used to it. During my younger years, I was so shy that it was reasonable for people to assume I was mute. Right now, I am still quiet but I can talk when I need to.

[mya89]

I used to be shy myself throughout school. but i have learned you must come out of the shell to get around life and speak up when something goes wrong. It's real life out there. well i'm still a lil shy when meeting strangers but then i get comfortable once I know them. my mom tried to convince me to go to boot camp one time but i said no i can deal myself. I posted a quote on my door about overcoming my shyness. i've changed over my course of lifetime once i hit nursing school. i held jobs dealing with office work at first which i didn't have to deal directly with customers. maybe you can try dong chat agent customer service. well hope that helps.

totally agreed. I was incredibly incredibly shy growing up. Don't get me wrong, my close friends at school thought I was hyper and nutters but I was very shy when it came to other people and teachers. But we MUST get out of it as we go into society...unless you're ok with being who you are and having the added pressure of being shy whilst finding a job/finding your way in life.

but here's what i found, as much as forcing yourself to speak up or be less shy does work sometimes, it isn't always effective. it could add extra pressure, it could make you paranoid and fake-like in the way you present yourself, cus you're so pressured to not be shy.

my solution is, be impatient, everyone grows at different rate. and get into the habit of reasoning with yourself-it's helped me a lot. every time you feel embarassed or self consious, just be reasonable! if it was somebody else, would you care? would you judge? no, probably not. why would others care so much about your every little action or word anyway? so what if you're coming across as a little shy or awkward-that's what makes you, you. and within time, that irrational fear will go and you will start to see events just the way they are. it's a concept that may sound a little weird. but say you were going for an audition. those who get incredibly nervous, big it up in their head, they think of the worst things, they make it such a big deal. and it's all just hype. once you see it as "go in there. do my thing. come out" simple. then you know you're one step closer to becoming confident. God knows, looking back, I've done some things I never thought I'd have the guts to do. All those 5,6am mornings when it's still dark outside, I'd have to travel across the country (well I live in England so it ain't all that big lol but still), find somewhere I've never been before...on like, 2hrs' sleep, I can hardly talk or keep my eyes open! Then turn up for something and mingle, chat with people I've never met before,awkward lol. ask the right questions, etc etc. Come home in the evening, then have to go out again for somebody's birthday thing or whatever it is til 4 in the morning. Just crazy days I never thought I'd be able to handle. But somehow when I review them over in my head, I just saw them for the way they were and told myself to just do it. I think this is the problem with shy people. They are over dramatic and irrational. Once you think, what's the worst that can happen? So what, if you're first starting out, you're a bit tongue tied...I've stuttered, said dumb things so many times I cringe...but they're not important...it's when you improve and do brave things that count.

sorry kind of long but really wanted to share my experience I'm kind of the same as you. Good luck!

This post has been edited by mya89: May 10 2011, 04:35 PM

[amyotaku]

Freelancer?