Job for a shy, quiet, introvert who does not have good communication or customer service skills?

Mike Noone — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:19:52 +0000

I am 19 and do not know what to do in the future as I am shy and have poor social skills. I prefer to be alone and while I get excellent grades I know it is all meaningless without the interpersonal and communication skills that are needed for so many of the good paying jobs (eg becoming a doctor, pharmacist etc). That is my dilemma – what am I to do because the jobs that don't involve customer service do not pay nearly as well….. is there a solid career which pays well that does not require much interaction with customers? I am interested in the health care field or something similar.
I cannot imgaine myself becoming more assertive and confident as I have had a quiet personality my whole life and it is really starting to create problems for me know… Some days I feel depressed because by being so introverted I am missing out on living because it is holding me back from trying new things and being comfortable with myself…

I am 19 too, but I think if your lack of social skill is affecting you that much, see a counsellor or therapist about it.
ie. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.

you are right. good communication and interpersonal skills are integral to many jobs, and relationships. we all need a certain social interaction to keep balance.
just becuase you have been that way all your life doesn't mean you still can't change. it is part of use to always keep changing and evolving as humans.
the only thing that prohibits this is your mind. if you think yo ucan't change, then that very first step thats required for change (mental willingness) will be working again'st you if you are negative. maybe thats why you haven't changed till now.

even if you gain the social skills, you will still probably prefer socializing in small groups, or one on one thats okay i am like that. there is nothing wrong with being introverted.
introverts can have good social skill too.

i was mostly scared because of fear of judgement. on what others would think.
but you can address these "fears" that are holding you back with a counsellor. if it's other things, well you're 19 so theres probably a whole lot of thing to go through, that you can't go through online.

i know i'm not answering yoour question, but i really think you're holding yourself back from pursuing things you REALLY want to do, (pretend social skills are NOT a problem for one minute) – what do you really want? a 2nd preference job cuz you can't be bothered with overcoming some obstacles?

i believe you should strive to improve your weaknesses because if you don't, they will only rule you. and how will it make the depressed periods become better? they would only become worse. you'd only be reinforcing any insecurity that make you "not have good communication or customer service skill."

so please do reconsider whether you want to do something actively about it or not.
you are only 19 and have your whole life ahead of you! go for your goals!
don't let yourself get older and realize…hey, i coulda changed if i wanted..i was still young.

we all have our own obstacles in life. other people may not have your problem but they have other problems they must work on to improve. we all have to work on SOMETHING.

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Job for a shy, quiet, introvert who does not have good communication or customer service skills?