I'm looking for job ideas that don't require a degree and would suit someone who prefers working behind the scenes.

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1. Sharmil McKeeSeptember 7,2024 at 12:47PM UTC

   Fellow introvert here. I have discovered a few interesting things about myself over the course of my 20-year career (regulatory compliance). I like interacting with people as long as I have time to fully prepare. I prefer one-to-one interactions, but enjoy larger group interactions, if the outcome is clear. So, I spend time creating or reading agendas, pre-reads, memos, post-meeting notes, follow-ups. This way, I can indulge my tendency to deeply think about all angles of problems before the group setting. Then, even though I am an introvert, I will be comfortable in a group setting. And, I know that I bring value to the company so my thoughts and ideas are welcome. If I kept my thoughts and ideas to myself, the company would be deprived. After the meeting, I carve out time alone time to recharge. So, my point here, is that introversion may not require a job or career change, but a process change instead. Congrats on recognizing your needs and taking a step to get those needs met. GL.

2. AnonymousSeptember 7,2024 at 1:11PM UTC

   I’m work for a in a front facing role too as a recruiter / career coach. I enjoy what do but it can be draining and hard. I have to take a lot of downtime to decompress between appointments but it nothing greater than helping a person for me and them seeing value in our time together. I have been slowly trying to pivot to a more data focused role like a recruiting analyst where I manage data and reporting which some might find boring is something a really enjoy. If you enjoy data, numbers and research you could maybe try to pivot into a data role that aligns with your current skill set and industry.

3. AnonymousSeptember 7,2024 at 2:15PM UTC

   I recommend working in insurance as an account manager. They do all the behind the scenes processing for an Agent. There is very good money in this industry and with a good work ethic you can make good money

4. AnonymousSeptember 7,2024 at 2:23PM UTC

   Garbage collector. Half joking but see what’s available in civil service. My father retired early and wanted to start over. Only gig he could find was a civil service job. He earned another pension.

5. AnonymousSeptember 8,2024 at 11:25PM UTC

   Data entry...support staff in Insurance company...