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social anxiety at its best
I've some-what recently turned 16, and my mom has been on my heels about getting a job. I'm not much of a slacker, mind you, but I have a HUGE problem with communicating with strangers. I've been shy all my life, but not until recently have I grown more uncomfortable in my skin (in a non-superficial way). I have a very inconstant mood that likes to sway at it's own free will. This basically makes me retreat from anyone and everyone, and is another annoying factor I have to take account for. So, I was wondering, If you knew any type of job(s) I could apply for that wouldn't involve so many...people. Fast food and the movie theatre are DEFINITELY out of the question + answer. I doubt this will help much, but I live in the state of Washington.
-Thanks in advance,
Harlow
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I would try something in the back of the company. Like a cook or expo, helper on the back line. There's nothing wrong with being shy. I am quiet and as I have gotten older the quietness has gotten better. My boyfriend is also quiet and we seem to entertain each other quite well. Try something in the kitchen or an aid in a hospital. I also find that working with older or younger people seems to make me feel more comfortable than people my age. Stay confident and love yourself, that's all that really matters. God bless.
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You could apply in a retail setting and ask for a job stocking. In many places, you would spend most of your time in the stockroom processing the freight. You may occassionally have to go to the salesfloor to put out the freight, but customer contact usually is minimal.
I would also like to state... I had a social anxiety disorder when I was about your age and it persisted into my late teens. I found that being exposed to people actually helped me overcome my anxieties in the long run. The more I was forced to talk to people the easier it became to interact with strangers.
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UPS maybe?
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