Jobs With Minimal People Contact?

[Deleted member 29920]

This is probably a really stupid question but do any of you know of jobs that would require as little contact with other humans as possible?

I'm not currently able to work at present due to various problems including an eating disorder but I am hopeful about getting well and one day being able to work. I just think it would be better for me if my work does not require much interaction with other humans!

 

[Wastinglight]

Hi there @Cj77. I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing difficulties, but I don't think that's a stupid question at all!

I don't have PTSD, but I do suffer from generalised anxiety disorder, which has been severe at times. I often struggle with my current job, which is in customer service, has a very rigid work roster and is very stressful and busy at times. My anxiety goes through the roof when I am stressed, so I have been looking for a job that offers a) more flexible working hours (at the moment I have to take time off every time I have an appointment with my T, which which means I can't see her weekly - it's just too stressful to keep asking for time off), and b) less face-to-face contact with people.

I have recently taken on a second, part-time job as a writer for an online news website. The company is based in the U.S., and I live in Australia, so there's zero face-to-face contact - it's all done by email and online, and I can write articles at my leisure, as long as I submit at least 3 per week. It doesn't pay enough for me to quit my day job, but I am hoping to take on additional work in this field as time goes on, and go down to part-time with my day job. Hopefully one day I will be able to write full time, but I realise that may take years to achieve - I have to build up a following first.

So perhaps something like that would be suitable, if you are interested in writing? I know that a lot of health & wellbeing/psychology blogs/websites are looking for writers to talk about their experiences, so perhaps that's an option for you? If you're interested and have any more questions, feel free to PM me.

Best wishes, whatever you decide!

 

[Friday]

Off the top of my head:

A lot of night work: Night filing at the hospital, nighttime security work in office or industrial complexes, night registrar at hotels, etc.

Telecommuting: there are positions in nearly all fields now, these days, not just medical transcription & code monkeys.

Research Positions: Admin moles, data entry, etc.

Craftsman Positions; These are more skill based (carpentry, glass, mechanics, Etc.)

Self Employed; Hire someone else to deal with customers.

Writing positions or self employed via writing.

Work from Home positions.

 

[Ocean5]

I agree with working from home (I do being self-employed.) To get started there are several freelance sites to get jobs. It's just a start, but can turn into regular work. One is called odesk.com (now called upwork.com.) I use them when I need a freelancer for specific task.

 

[Neverthesame]

Overnight shelves stacking would be a thing I would recommend. While you do work on a crew, you will spend most of your shift by yourself in an aisle.

While not terribly hard work, it is physically demanding, which is great for burning off excess anxiety energy.

It is also simple enough that you should be able to do it even if you are having a day when your not "all there".

Alot of companies will also allow you to put on headphone and listen to your music while you work.

Makes the shift go so much faster.

 

[Friday]

Also... Something to consider... If you don't have a degree, yet? Being a professional student for the next 4-8 years.

That's what I did after my son was born... I made more money living off of financial aid, and only needing to arrange childcare 10 hours a week (including commute time), than I would have working 40 hours a week at a minimum wage job.

Brick & mortar schools do mean being around a lot of people (although there is no compulsion to socialize or interact with others, unlike a job where interaction is usually required)... 2-5 hours a week.

Now, as a single student not paying for childcare, it would be more lucrative to work a minimum wage job 40+ hours a week than to be in school 5 hours a week... But 10-20k per year after tuition & expenses is still livable.

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Drats... Just noticed you're in the UK. I have no idea what the financial aid system is like over there... So none of the above may apply.

 

[Deleted member 29920]

I have a B.A. in Applied Graphics Technology with Multimedia (got it in 2008, been unwell since) not even sure if I want to work in that field. Remembering the traumas caused me to question everything. I don't really know what I want anymore. I would maybe go back to studying, I just am not sure what.

 

[Deleted member 29920]

I like all of your suggestions so far - everyone who has posted, thank you :tup:

 

[Ocean5]

I have a B.A. in Applied Graphics Technology with Multimedia....not even sure if I want to work in that field.

If you haven't already (at least for now) I'd consider freelance work with your background. Then make a career change when things are better. I wish you the best.

 

[Ronin]

Didn't see it mentioned, so I'd also add post office services one can do from home (stamping envelopes, writing addresses, sending out letters mailmen don't for whichever reason deliver when unable to work overtime, etc) if possible, and advertising jobs.

Working in communications can have sides you work with people, but without direct face to face contact.

 

[notsurewheretoturn]

Have you though about proof reading? A lot of literary agents and publishers employ them on a freelance, self employed basis to deal with all the manuscripts they get in. Its well paid and hours to suit.

If you get hold of a copy of the writers and artists year book (the library should have one) they are all listed in there. Just drop them an email.

I too work from home so i can fit my hours around my ptsd and other health problems.

If self employed in the uk you may be able to get working tax credits.

 

[Truthful_Whispers]

Here are a few jobs. I know how you feel, I have social anxiety, and besides that, humans just plain suck. Link Removed