Tolerable Jobs

[Reflections]

I've been self employed for nearly 10 years but looking at getting an entry-level job to make money. I like what I do, it's just not stable enough and I don't have it in me to make it work. While I've learned there can be many decent paying entry level employment (especially if one lives in a metro). I'm worried of getting overwhelmed and stressed out. I'm worried about my ability to process and remember things. I can't do phone work reliably either because of APD. Noisy, chaotic environments would not be ideal for me.

When I see jobs that talk about being fast-pace, high energy, or being tolerant of stress I worry I'm not suited for anything. I worry about making small unmindful mistakes that are very costly to others.

I'm thinking a part time job at a bank, hotel, or a small retail shop. I was wondering if anyone had ideas or know of employment that is more tolerable for those with ptsd, anxiety, and/or dissociation disorders?

 

[Friday]

I think it has more to do with personality, really. What makes you feel competent, and confident, and drives your center. What brings out the best in you. What accentuates your strengths and minimizes your weaknesses. That answer is going to be different for everyone.

 

[Candleflames]

I like what I do, it's just not stable enough and I don't have it in me to make it work.

Perhaps this would be a good starting point. You know something that you enjoy doing. Are there other small businesses doing similar things? Perhaps a job as an assistant to someone in the same or similar field.

What else do you enjoy doing that is energizing or relaxing? Do you have any hobbies or do you do any kind of art? Maybe a retail store that sells to others in those same hobbies. Do you like animals? I know a lot of people that offer animal care while people are on vacation or daily dog walking for people at work or an animal day care center.

I agree with Friday that we'd each have to do some internal searching to find a good fit for us and a possible solution for one could be a disaster for another. Have you tried making a list of your skills, wants and pitfalls? It could help narrow down the prospects by directing you towards a better fit and steer you away from the abyss of disappointment that is modern employment.

Best of Luck.

 

[Keen]

Maybe try a job like a file clerk or record clerk, it seems like that could be a quiet job that isn't fast paced.
Optometrist offices are pretty slow-paced, maybe a receptionist there or the person who helps people pick out their glasses.
Good luck!

 

[SabrinaFair]

Perhaps an accounting clerk? It is usually quiet, and not much interaction with people, depending on the type of place you work. You probably already have some of the skills needed.

 

[susannahsays]

I work part time for a dog walking agency. The pay isn't awesome, but it's enough for therapy. I also dog sit on Rover. I used to clean an airbnb. All these ways of earning some extra money involve little to no interaction with other people. If you're having a bad day, as long as you can still do your walks, the only ones who will notice are the dogs.

 

[shatter eyes]

A bookstore or a hobbyshop?
Oh or a museum?
Funeral home is quiet and respectable too.

 

[blackemerald1]

Library, pathology collection clinic?
Photography printing shop?
Cleaner?

 

[user27357]

manufacturing?

It's noisy in a machine shop but you can wear muffs and no one bothers you. Entry level can be nothing more than loading parts into machines and pushing the start button, as long as you are clear that you fear mistakes you won't be given much more responsibility than that. Employers need those parts loaded by reliable on-time parts loaders and usually have good pay and benefits. If you just want to punch a clock and eat lunch at the bell, most shops are pretty structured and consistent

I know a few sufferers that have flourished, but the time alone with your thoughts is not for everyone. If your thoughts wander to the wrong things, you will hate the monotony.