6 Best Dream Jobs for Introverts
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Welcome to my list of jobs that introverts would surely love to have.
1. Paid Bookworm
This is obvious.
Not every bookworm is an introvert, but to all book lovers across the world, if we could get paid to remain cozied up with a book and just talk about it, that would be a dream.
Of course, this dream job would have to pay very well so we can live and pay for more literature.
To obtain this kind of job, you should become a bookstagrammer. Build up an audience and have publishers pay you to promote their books or you can offer book reading services through Fiverr.
Pros: You can do this job from literally anywhere. You do not have to clock in on someone else’s time, you do not need team-building exercises forcing you to like people you will not like anyway. I mean, who could ask for a better job?
Cons: None.
Update as of 09/20/2024: There are book reviewers who charge $20-$30 to read books for authors and they are mostly on Instagram, and some will even market your online book for as little as $15. I used one to market my book and it was a great experience!
2. Writer
Another glaringly obvious job.
As a writer you let your own imagination run wild and then you write it. Simple. As a dream job, you would be paid handsomely for just writing whatever comes to mind.
If you want to get paid for your stories, try Anystories. Another option is to post your book up on Smashwords.
Or continue to write for sites like this one. You can share your articles and earn too!
Pros: You can do this job from anywhere and it is kind of solo.
Updated Cons as of 09/20/2024: You may have to reach out to literary agents, you may not ever be a bestseller, your work will be rejected at some point. However, if self published, please hire a social media manager if you don’t know what you’re doing.
3. Web Researcher
If you are always on the PC like me, or on your mobile phone, wouldn’t it be cool to be paid just to look up stuff for someone?
As a dream job, you would get emails or texts requesting you to find something. You wouldn’t have to be a programmer and you will not have to speak on phones and absolutely no Zoom calls.
There are jobs like this but as a dream job, you would be paid handsomely for it and would do little marketing and no interviews whatsoever to get the job.
Try Upwork or offering web research services via your social networks.
Pros: Can be done remotely, less human contact, super easy to do.
Update as of 09/20/2024: A quick search on Indeed will help you land full time and part time jobs as a search engine researcher for companies like WeLocalize and others.
4. Poet/Songwriter
Just like the writing career, if introverts could write poetry and songs anonymously — or famously, we would definitely be happy.
One book that has helped me with getting my poetry out there is the 2013 Writer’s Market for Poetry. It’s a bit dated of course, but all you have to do is use it as a good starting point and do your research.
Many sites mentioned in the book are still current (some aren’t).
Another good place to try is the Poets and Writers website, I’m subscribed to their magazine where I pay annually. It is full of some great inspiration and information.
Of course, as a dream job, we introverts would need poetry to pay as much as an accounting career.
Pros: You get to be as pretty or as sharp with your words and it can be done from literally anywhere (that’s the goal here).
Cons: In reality, there is no money in poetry, and unless you write a song that is picked up by the biggest artist in the industry, you’ll just be writing cute songs. Sorry.
5. Art
All kinds of art.
Using any medium.
You can order your supplies online without having to step outside and just sketch.
Ever since the pandemic of 2020 and being quarantined, I’ve ordered coloring pens and pencils, sharpeners, and coloring books. After coloring so many mandalas, I finally designed my own and created my own coloring book.
If you are truly artsy, you can create digital prints to go on mugs, t-shirts, book bags and masks, and earn some great money. Right from home!
Pros: You are using your imagination to bring happiness in people’s lives, all from the comfort of your own home.
Cons: Just like with any art, it is competitive. This is why this list is called a “dream list” because making good money from home is what an introvert dream about.
Update as of 09/20/2024: Sites such as Kittl, Canva, Creative Fabrica and more have made it even easier to create digital products. Some people are earning thousands of dollars of each month utilizing these tools. It requires ZERO art skill.
6. Programming
You can rule the world with this one.
Just kidding.
If you enjoy coding, you can definitely do this and not have too much human interaction.
Sites like SheCodes, Skillcrush, and Codecademy are just a few of the places to learn coding right now. Better yet, try your hand at coding right from your phone using Grasshopper. I highly recommend that one!
After six months of practice or for some, even three months, try building your portfolio and applying for tech jobs in the niche you actually like.
Pros: Can be done remotely and it’s challenging.
Cons: If you work for a company, they may want you to collab in teams and do a lot of Zoom calls and whatnot. If you freelance, you would only interact with your clients.
Update as of 09/20/2024: Grasshopper is no longer available, but there are still books and other sites out there to teach you to code right away; check out your community colleges for courses offered 100% online!
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