Comments on: 3 Reasons It’s Hard for Introverts to Find Meaningful Work

By: Pam

Pam — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 01:47:00 +0000

Love this article! The reference to the “day job” was especially resounding; I am well over 25 years at my day job, having trapped myself there by joint decision regarding financial obligations. Not sure what the next step is; all avenues SEEM to either require money to facilitate or to have zero financial obligations at the start.

By: snehajhanb

snehajhanb — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:57:36 +0000

In reply to Sara. Hi Sara, I am an introvert engineer and found myself to be very effective online but when it came to talking to people about my skills I always panicked. For years, I have coached myself to help me through my fears and I would love to talk to you more about it. Please let me know if you have a few minutes to talk.

By: snehajhanb

snehajhanb — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:54:51 +0000

In reply to Bodhi. Hi Bodhi, Yes there are solutions if you are willing to consciously take measures. Please let me know if I can help.

By: snehajhanb

snehajhanb — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 20:53:14 +0000

In reply to A.J. Bax. Hi AJ. I do understand your pain. I went through being the silent introvert for a long time and have been reinventing myself over the last few years. It would be great if you had time to chat with me for a few minutes on SKYPE to understand burning pains and desires of introverts.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:25:03 +0000

This was a great read and explains so much. I am an introvert and have been in the same job (that I don’t love) for ten years. I’ve tried looking for new jobs, but if they aren’t perfect for me, I won’t submit a resume. My introversion doesn’t want another meaningless job, but it wants a job that defines who I am and understands that I am an introvert. My dream job is to be a freelance illustrator, but freelancing is challenging because you constantly have to put yourself out there. Being an introvert is hard, the world does not agree with us.

By: Bodhi

Bodhi — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 01:31:59 +0000

I wonder if there are any solutions to these problems? I relate to everything you wrote and I am struggling so much right now. I can’t seem to get ahead and I don’t know what to do…

By: A.J. Bax

A.J. Bax — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:06:43 +0000

This is a great article, and it definitely reminds me of one of the reasons I’m having such a hard time finding a job. I’ve earned my degree, I’m a hard worker, I’m willing and able to learn new things, that’s the easy part. The hard part is promoting myself to people, marketing myself even. Networking and letting people know that I have something to offer. I want my education and experience to speak for themselves, but in today’s world that’s just not enough. I envy extraverts who seem more naturally able to go out into the world and show people what they’re all about; my brain/personality just doesn’t work like that. In today’s job market it’s not about WHAT you know but WHO you know, and when you’re an introvert with an intentionally small network of friends and family, you obviously don’t have as much to work with. Not to mention so many lucrative jobs now require you to have all these great customer service and people skills, which is great, but when you’re an introvert that’s mostly comfortable and productive with sitting alone working on a task for several hours at a time with minimal human contact, finding well paying jobs (or any jobs for that matter) that cater to that type of personality is really more based on luck than anything.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 22:00:21 +0000

Great article. As a introvert finding my way in this world I can relate to what you are saying