Social anxiety can be extremely difficult to live with when it comes to job hunting, interviews, and making social connections. As a result of this, you may find that you have a limited selection of career ideas. While it can make things more challenging, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t the right job for you.

Here are our top 6 jobs for people with social anxiety.

Freelance writer

Being a freelance writer allows you complete freedom to work from home and set your own schedule. It also limits social interactions, which can definitely alleviate some pressure and allow you to focus on your work. While it may not be the ideal job for extroverts, it’s a great choice for introverts. Blogging and proof-reading are similar jobs that you may also want to consider if you enjoy writing and editing.

Veterinary assistant or technician

Working with animals is a great career choice for people with social anxiety. Although it’s a difficult field to break into, it can be very rewarding and well-paid. There will be times when you need to interact with people and you will need to be able to work in a close team. However, most of the work would involve assisting the vet and caring for animals. So you may find that this position improves your confidence and helps reduce anxiety.

Artist

Becoming an artist allows you to work on your own terms and set your own prices. Whether you enjoy painting, making jewellery, or designing clothing, it’s a career path that can be extremely rewarding. Most of the work will be done by yourself, which limits interaction with others. Of course, you may still need to interact with customers or clients, but this is mostly dealt with online. While it can be hard to make a living as an artist, it is possible. Keep in mind that it may take several months or more before you are making a full-time income.

Dietician or nutritionist

Becoming a doctor could be too anxiety-inducing for most people who have social anxiety. However, becoming a dietician or nutritionist could alleviate some of the anxiety. Many nutritionists and dieticians work independently in a calm, comfortable environment. As you will be helping people to gain control of their health, it would be a very rewarding role with a lot of benefits.

Charity shop assistant/manager

Working in retail may be difficult for many people with social anxiety, however, charity shops are a friendlier environment than most. Starting as a volunteer to improve your social skills and become familiar with the setting is the first step. Once your confidence improves, you may want to put yourself forward for any job openings. It will feel less daunting applying for a role that you have already been doing as a volunteer. Many people also find it very rewarding working for a charity.

Accountant

While accounting may seem like a daunting career choice for people with social anxiety, many people find it to be the opposite. Working with numbers keeps the mind occupied, which means there is less chance of overthinking and worrying. While you still have to interact with others, there will be plenty of time spent alone. This will allow you to comfortably get on with your workload quietly and efficiently.

Written by,

Coralle Skye

6 Jobs for People With Social Anxiety