Comments on: I’m a highly sensitive person, and working for myself became my dream job.

By: Jane Resendiz

Jane Resendiz — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:11:00 +0000

After a tough night at work I got home feeling down. I kept asking myself why am I the way I am? Why do I have to be this way? And so I began reading a few articles which led me to this blog and I’m really glad I read this. It made me feel a lot better and hopeful. I suffer from really bad anxiety and hypersensitivity to people’s energy.

By: DM

DM — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 21:26:50 +0000

Thanks for sharing this! I’ve been searching for “Jobs for HSPs” and found your story. It took me so long to find out that I’m an HSP, and that there isn’t something “wrong” or that “needs fixing” about me, as some people often seem to think. I’m growing to understand how being an HSP makes me different, but not necessarily defective – I’ve even ordered Elaine Aron’s book and hope to read it soon, so that it helps me in my journey of acceptance. Like other HSPs, I’m having trouble finding the right job for me. I feel driven to find a job that I find meaningful more than one that is high-paying, which frustrates those around me who have no trouble staying in a job they hate as long as they get paid. I think our (HSP’s) different approach to job searching can lead people to think we’re lazy; “lazy” was a label that weighed heavily on my mind and bothered me greatly, specially at my last job, where we were expected to be excited to work even when we weren’t getting paid. It took some deep introspection to realize that I am far from lazy- not only did I work the worst shifts, I had four times the work load that other coworkers did. I’ve come to learn that the standards that other people have for what they think is the “perfect job” are not necessarily going to align with what I personally see as the right fit for myself, and I have to learn to be OK with going against the current of people’s criticisms and opinions.

By: Taylor Vaill

Taylor Vaill — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:27:56 +0000

Hi Maria. I have been going through contradictions and struggles to be happy my entire life. And tonight I searched on the Internet “careers for highly sensitive people”. The past few days I’ve been doubting everything and this happens quite a lot because I know what I want is to be in fashion design. I’m at regular college right now with the stress of my parents wanting me to get a degree. All I know is that since I was a child fashion has always been the light of my life. Realistically, people often think it’s a hobby and can’t be a career. I’m a highly sensitive person and I’m 20 years old. Changed my major 3 times. Still unhappy and still wishing I can go to fashion school but feel the need to get a degree. Reading this almost made me cry because of how much I can say I can relate. I’m so sorry for writing this long novel you’re probably not going to read. But if you ever come across this one day I would appreciate it so much if I got the chance to talk to you. Thank you for being you.

By: julieetjulie

julieetjulie — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:11:01 +0000

Hi Maria ! I’m Julie, a french girl searching inspiration for the job of her dreams on Pinterest, and i found your post ! Thank you soooo much for your words. That reminds me i’m a highly sensitive person too, that explains a lot of events in my life, especially in work business, changing jobs and positions every 2 or 3 years because learning fast and getting bored fast ! I’ve quit my job 2 months ago and i’m decided to take my time to find what i’m meant to do ! Thank you for reminding me a part of who i am.

By: Yasmin

Yasmin — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 07:24:07 +0000

That’s how I feel right now!! I’m currently in college studying business but I’m a creative person. I’m only doing business because that’s what my mom wants me to do. I have no idea what to study for and Ive done some jobs here and there but I don’t continue because it’s just not me and I get super uncomfortable.. people think I’m lazy but it’s just the fact that I’m not comfortable in those jobs that is holding me back

By: ONG

ONG — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 05:50:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story! It inspires me! 🙂

By: geri

geri — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 04:15:46 +0000

I am so afraid of starting my own business. I’ve been slightly on the poorer side all of my life. Now I am even more poor than I have ever been. I slightly hate the jobs I am working now. I want to make jewelry or pottery and sell it. I want to do it to the point where I don’t think I need a second job….but starting it all seems daunting and impossible. thanks for the inspiration. it would be nice to hear how you started your business. ah, and to have a significant other would make things easier, i think. i’m still single. le sigh…le sigh…le sigh…

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 04:51:51 +0000

Thank you for sharing this. This sounds just like me. I tend to have similar desk jobs, but I get restless and want to move on quickly. I think I may have possibly, finally, found a career I can start part-time, on my own, that can hopefully one day become full-time.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 12:58:02 +0000

Similar story here. Am glad I found this story which I can relate to. Thank you for sharing.

By: Auie

Auie — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:36:30 +0000

<3 amazing… i'm still looking for the perfect job… though still in university i feel as though i'm not in the right course. or i dunno :/ thanks for the story!!

-Auie
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