Looking for a job that doesn’t require speaking to people over the phone all day long. This raises my anxiety too much these days. Remote would be wonderful. I have been relatively remote since Covid. Im in NC

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1. AnonymousAugust 26,2024 at 5:30PM UTC

   Look for transcription and data input positions.

2. AnonymousAugust 26,2024 at 5:39PM UTC

   I think in this job market you are being a bit unrealistic. Not sure what field you're in but you may be pigeon-holing yourself into a relatively small job availability. My husband has been looking for a job since late March. He worked remote but immediately realized that he would need to make himself available for in-person/hybrid AND remote roles to be more marketable.

3. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 1:58PM UTC

   This is tricky to answer without knowing your experience, skills, interest, training.

   Many [remote] jobs may require socializing, but there are many others that don't involve heavy client load. I'm an extrovert and have had client-facing/talking jobs for most of my life. I can say that extroverts thrive on this, but that doesn't mean others cannot nor does it mean one should work with clients.

   Check out online/ChatGPT searches for things like:
   Best jobs that aren't client-facing, or Best jobs that don't involve too much talking/phone work, or Best jobs for introverts. (I'm not saying you're an introvert- I just know that search results for this lean toward low-talking jobs). Some of the search results will lead you in a good direction. Some jobs may require additional certification.

   Even as an extravert, I worked remotely for 4 years and my return to office was a bit strained. I noticed I was different so I went to therapy to learn tips and tricks to re-acclimate myself into social life again. It took time and a new job- because I had changed, but also some of my remote-life habits wouldn't serve me in an onsite /hybrid work world. The point being, you may be able to carve a Remote job life out of your preferences (e.g. limited meeting/phone /Zoom time). You may also be served well by asking for help on making sure you're performing optimally (for you). Some folks after COVID needed a little more help adjusting. I'm not saying this is you and I don't mean anything negative. Rather, I'm saying after COVID, some people- including me- took time to ask "Am I ok? Do I need help? What do I need to thrive? What am I not seeing that could help?" I share this because it could also be a factor worth looking into in addition to finding a job.

   Good luck!