8 Jobs That Are Perfect For Introverts Who Like Working Alone
Do you often find yourself daydreaming about not having to deal with talking to people on a day to day basis because of your job? If your answer is yes, then this is your sign that you might be better suited for a job where you can work alone.
There are many benefits around working alone such as, fewer interruptions, better focus, and avoiding the drama often associated with team environments. In addition, one can take breaks when he or she wants without feeling guilty, as there is no one around to judge you.
You can earn anywhere between $100 in fast money and $200 per day as a side hustle to as high as $500 a day in full-time income working alone. Enjoying the peace and quiet, and reducing interactions with people is quite possible with the list of jobs below.
- Social Media Manager
Many people who work in social media are introverts who like working alone. The term ‘social’ in social media doesn’t mean you have to be an extrovert or be very outgoing. With over 5 billion active users so far, social media is not going away anytime soon and there are a lot of opportunities to make money from it. So if you’re good at promoting content and engaging with your audience, you can make a decent living from social media.
Some different ways to earn money on social media include the following:
- Become an influencer
- Promote your own products and services
- Use social media to drive traffic to your website
- Earn money with Ads
- Become a social media manager
Experience is not needed to work in social media or to become a social media manager. You can confidently quit your day job when you’ve made a certain amount of money with social media and never look back again, it’s very possible. As long as you’re willing to learn and put in the work, you can turn your social media skills into a full-time career.
The average salary of a social media manager is $57,708 per year.
- Full-Time Blogger
There are different ways to make passive income that can give you the freedom to work from home or anywhere in the world. And blogging is one of the best jobs for introverts because it allows them to work in their own time and space.
You can choose to work once a day in a week, or as many days in a week as you wish. You can write about any topics you’re passionate about and share your thoughts with the world.
As a beginner, you don’t have to be great at writing to be a successful blogger. Grammarly can be utilized to help with spelling and grammar while also having the mindset of just having a conversation with a friend when writing a blog post.
To sum things up, you can start a blog about literally any topic you’re passionate about. For example, you can start a blog about parenting, sustainable living, fashion, minimalism, food and recipes, DIY Crafts, travel, gadgets, healthy living, gardening, pets etc.
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking, you can really blog about any topic you like.
- Freelance Writer
One can become a freelance writer and make a lot of money as well, if you’re not interested in blogging.
As a freelance writer, you have the freedom to choose your working hours and take on as many or as few writing gigs as you want. Communication with clients will be done via email or video call to discuss the project briefs, while the rest of the writing process is done alone in solitude in the comfort of your own home.
Extra money can also be earned online as a writer whereby you can write articles for other blogs and websites on any topic you have expertise in. This is a great way to put yourself out there and build your portfolio. And once you have a few writing samples, you can start pitching for writing jobs and earning money from your writing. Freelance writing pays well, you can earn $48,412 per year.
- Uber Eats or DoorDash Driver
There’s a growing demand for drivers because of the rise of food delivery apps. Uber Eats or DoorDash drivers are making money by signing up with their cars whereby they don’t have to make small talk with people because they’ll be carrying zero passengers. You can make $500 a week with DoorDash by delivering food instead of driving people!
This type of part-time job makes you 100 percent independent because you work alone. It’s very flexible because all you have to do is turn on the app when you feel like working and turn it off whenever you’re done for the day.
DoorDashers reportedly earn $25 per hour after tips. As you can see, it’s very profitable. So if you’re looking for jobs where you can work alone, then being a driver for Uber Eats or DoorDash is a great option.
The only downside to this type of job is the wear and tear your car will endure. You’ll have to factor in gas and maintenance. But knowing how much money one can earn on DoorDash in a day will make all the efforts and hassle worth it.
- Security Guard
Night owls are perfect for this type of job as it involves working the graveyard shift. As a security guard you’ll be patrolling the premises, monitoring security cameras, and writing reports. Your job will be to protect people and property from potential threats.
It’s a pretty relaxed job most of the time as long as one avoids hospitals, shelters, and casinos. The pay is decent too, but it depends on which company you work for. Security guards earn $38,916 per year, and if one is ready to work on weekends and on holidays, you can easily earn more. Just be prepared for the long hours and loneliness that come with the job.
- Virtual Assistant
As a virtual assistant, you can work anywhere in the world providing administrative work for clients at the comfort of your home. How one adds value to a company as a VA is by taking care of the behind-the-scenes work so that clients can solely focus on growing their business. Your specific job duties will depend on your client’s needs, but general tasks include email inboxes, scheduling appointments, and keeping track of all expenses.
The average hourly rate of a VA is $24.78, but one can charge more if you have experience or specialize in a certain area, like social media marketing or copywriting.
- Flipper
There are many introverts who are flippers who know when to keep quiet, score deals and flip them for a profit. You can flip furniture, electronics, vintage items, jewelry, clothes, toys, books, computers, shoes, and whatever appears before you when you’re looking for deals.
Understanding your niche and market is the first step. For example, you can choose to specialize only in luxury handbags like Gucci, Chanel, Hermès, and other exclusive brands that most people haven’t even heard of, as long as you’re the expert and know where to source your items.
Earning six figures and beyond each year is very possible; you just need to understand your product, the people and the audience you’re selling to.
- Long Haul Truck Driver
If you don’t mind being on the road for too long then this type of job is for you. You can be on the road for days or even weeks. The upside though is that you’ll get to travel to different parts of the country, (or even the world) taking in the amazing scenery along the way while listening to your favorite music or podcast.
The downside to this job is being away from home for a long period of time and having to deal with less-than-ideal sleeping arrangements. But if you don’t mind being alone and can handle living out of a truck, then this shouldn’t be a problem.
Your job duties will include planning your route, making deliveries on time, and keeping your truck in good condition. Businesses depend on truck drivers to transport their goods, so you’ll need to be reliable and have good time management skills.
You’ll need to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to do this job, and trucking companies will provide training.
Surprisingly, being a truck driver is one of the most high-paying jobs where you can work alone. The average annual salary of a truck driver is $103,300, and you can make even more if you’re willing to work overtime and drive on less desired routes.