Careers for People Who Don't Like People Interference
Do you work better in a team of one?
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Do you despise water cooler small-talk?
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Are you... an introvert?
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On Fox's hit showHouse, Hugh Laurie's character loves to diagnose
diseases but hates the patients who have them. Although it makes for
good television, a doctor position probably isn't an ideal career for
people who don't like people.
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But there are plenty of other gigs that are better geared for those who
hate to socialize. Check out these careers that let you get the job
done while keeping social interaction to a minimum.
Career #1 - Accountant
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While just about any position will require some amount of face-time
with co-workers and clients, accountants find themselves diving into a
spreadsheet more often than reaching for a cell phone. With plenty of
financial data and tax information to digest, chit-chat time is at a
minimum.
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Good News : The U.S Department of Labor predicts a 22 percent increase in job opportunities for accountants and auditors through 2018.
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Average Salary for Accountants/Auditors: $68,960*
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Career #2 - Computer Programmer
It's not uncommon to see computer programmers listening to music while
coding. Telecommuting is also an option at some companies. If you can
write the code (which isn't easy) many tech managers might be happy to
leave you alone.
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Good News
: Job opportunities are expected to soar 22 percent for computer
programmers and software engineers through 2018, according to the
Department of Labor.
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Average Salary for Computer Programmers: $74,690*
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[Search for Technology degree programs today] Career #3 - Writer
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Writing is a solitary process. The ability to block out distractions
and stay focused is essential in this career. Marketing is one industry
where writers and copywriters are in demand.
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Related Degrees: Marketing/Communications English/Creative Writing
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Good News:
The Department of Labor expects salaried writing positions to increase
as the economy strengthens. Online media outlets are driving many of
these writing opportunities.
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Average Salary for Writers/Authors: $65,960*
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Career #4 - Forensic Science Technician
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Although crime scene investigators have to deal with people, it's often
just dealing with their hair, tissue, or DNA samples. When not
collecting evidence, working in a laboratory setting is most common for
forensic scientists.
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Good News: Jobs for forensic science technicians are expected to grow 20 percent through 2018, according to the Department of Labor.
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Average Pay for Forensic Science Technicians: $55,040*
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Career #5 - Budget Analyst
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Similar to accountants, budget analysts help organizations increase
profits by improving efficiency. But the bulk of their time is often
spent working independently while compiling and crunching numbers.
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Good News:
Thanks largely to consulting opportunities, budget analysts are
projected to enjoy a 15 percent increase in jobs through 2018, according
to the Department of Labor.
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Average Salary for Budget Analysts: $70,660*
Career #6 - Medical Transcriptionist
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Petty office politics and gossip don't easily reach the ears of medical
transcriptionists, who wear headphones while transcribing dictated
recordings from doctors and other health care pros. A no-nonsense,
buttoned-up approach can help since you'll be editing reports for
grammar and clarity. Many MT's work at home or off-site from their
clients.
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Good News: Independent contractors are common in this career, with many working from home.
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Average Pay for Medical Transcriptionists: $33,530*
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Career #7 - Actuary
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Risk assessment is the name of the game for actuaries, who spend their
days analyzing the habits of people and companies. Instead of talking
with people, though, their work is based on statistics.
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Good News: Employment of actuaries is expected to jump 21 percent through 2018, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Average Salary for Actuaries: $98,620*
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*All salary data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor and is based upon May 2010 statistics.