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by UneFille on March 30th, 2009
Working as an assistant in a research lab. Being a librarian at a university or elsewhere.
I'm sorry about that, that sounds tough.
by RC loves ice cream on March 30th, 2009
Apart from what jobs you can do, I recommend that you join an amateur drama class. That can help you lots with your shyness.
by Moonchaser on March 30th, 2009
I was extremely shy growing up - most times I just talked to my family. Then at 18 I got a waitressing job with my sister. It opened up a whole new world for me. I had to talk to people and as I talked to people - I learned that all that shyness was just keeping me from opening up to people. So my advice - is find a way to open up this place of shyness. Join a group in something you like, go volunteer - there's nothing like a little kid asking questions to get you to open up. Believe me - it is worth it! Please try.
by kiikasi on October 20th, 2009
I just go fired from my job too. I'm 15. And it was a week and a half after I started. I'm also incredibly shy, and because of my hair being long, and me being a guy, I had to put it in ponytails and wear a silly visor. IT WAS HELL. I could barely speak loud enough to talk to customers because I was so embarrassed... In fact, I couldn't. If I tried to, I would speak first quietly then jump too high to speaking loudly! The other employees thought I was being snappy. When ever I stand up or when people say something to me when I'm not expecting it, I tend to look around right quick. Sadly, this looks like I'm rolling my eyes. I also misunderstood the fact that breaks are as quick as you can make them, not a set amount of time. All of this together brings a random talk with my then-manager opened by "No, you can't wear that hat instead of putting your hair up. I'm sorry, but I have to let you go." FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Terrible, terrible, shocking day. I instantly beat myself up. I explained myself, but the damage was done. I'm not right for ANY food-related job. Now upping my concerta...
by Volt on March 31st, 2009
Charity shop work? Opportunity to start working with the public and build your confidence up.
by buttman on March 30th, 2009
Well, In my own personal opinion, I think that if your
shyness is causing you to have panic attacks, and that
makes it difficult for you to work around a large
group of people and hold a job, you should seeck some
professional counselling. If being too shy is the root
of your problem then you need to get to the root of it.
You need to fix that first, then everything will fall
into place.
by xccentrix on March 30th, 2009
Hey the only way to learn swimming is to jump in the pool. (ofcourse you'd want to have a friend or instructor around just in case)
Don't give up because your ex manager is a such bas!@#d!
Your 18 and there's this whole life ahead, all you have to do is to face it, it might hurt in the beginning but you'll understand it's no big deal talking to people
My secret people are just as scared as you are, and they are better at not showing their fear than you. That's it !
All the best and keep me updated !
by sam sorce on March 30th, 2009
meh I'm shy as hell too and i can't stand it when people look at me for no reason. The only thing I can think of that doesn't involve much group work right now is some newspaper of journalism job where you write your opinions instead of speaking them out load. Even then you'll have to be able to defend your ideas to your boss.
by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on March 30th, 2009
I used to be socially phobic. NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant is what helped me overcome it. Also, subliminal CD's.
There are jobs that would suit you right now until you get help (and do get help because you can't live like that forever).
Here are some ideas:
http://jobs.aol.com/gallery/work-alone-jobs
by xccentrix on March 30th, 2009
Hey the only way to learn swimming is to jump in the pool. (ofcourse you'd want to have a friend or instructor around just in case)
Don't give up because your ex manager is a such bas!@#d!
Your 18 and there's this whole life ahead, all you have to do is to face it, it might hurt in the beginning but you'll understand it's no big deal talking to people
My secret people are just as scared as you are, and they are better at not showing their fear than you. That's it !
All the best and keep me updated !
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by Answerbag Staff on March 17th, 2011
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How much does an art history college professor make?
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What does a 20 something year-old do who's never been employed?
by Amazing Nate on November 28th, 2011
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You're reading I was fired from my first job after less than a month for being shy. I'm so shy that social situations cause panic attacks. I'm 18 and desperate. What careers would give me a chance to work with smaller groups of people and not so many customers?
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Comments
Actually, the expectations for being a librarian has changed. They're not just shy people who sit at the circulation desk anymore. They're expected to be extroverted and, if they work for a university, to teach classes. Still, I think the OP could do it because she likes working with people individually. She'd just have to get used to the idea of makng presentations.
by lonelydragon on March 31st, 2009