Melissa Stusinski
#16 – Forester
Forester’s spend their time outside in the woods, making it the perfect job for an outdoorsy introvert. They do have some interaction with other people, but nature is their most frequent co-worker. A forester is responsible for maintaining and studying parks, forests, lakes, and other nature areas.
A forester job is perfect for introverts who recharge by heading outside. Since the job is solitary, it is a great opportunity for introverts to be at peace and to enjoy spectacular views. The job is overwhelming held by men, but that doesn’t mean that women can’t do it too.
#17 – Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician
Archivists, curators, and museum technicians spend their time holed up with artifacts and books, rather than people. They are responsible for keeping documents in order, creating museum displays, and properly cataloguing ancient artifacts. The majority of this work is completed independently, although it does require interaction with co-workers and/or superiors.
These jobs are perfect for introverts because of the amount of time they spend alone. History buffs and people who love going to museums should consider this career.
#18 – Video Game Artist
Video game artists spend their time in the virtual world creating, modifying, and testing their creations. This job is mostly solitary though these artists do collaborate with others. They also interact with testers and others in the video game industry. This job offers creativity on a different scale. It combines creativity with technical skills and imagination to create a world for gamers to delve into.
Video game artists are often introverts who enjoy interacting with people virtually instead of face-to-face. The job requires independence so that the artist can focus on bringing his or her idea to life.
#19 – Animal Care Worker
Animal care workers spend more time with animals than they do with people. A career in animal care and service can include a veterinarian, staffer at an animal rescue organization, or even as a zookeeper. This job is versatile and often requires little interaction with people. However, veterinarians and their staff do interact with the others of their patients.
Introverts who have a love of animals can flourish as animal care workers. Opportunities range from working with family pets to tmore exotic wild animals. They can put their love of these creatures to good use as rescuers as well. There is more interaction in this job than some of the others on this list.
#20 – Petroleum Geologist
Not only do petroleum geologists make a high salary, they earn it for doing work perfect for an introvert. They spend most of their days modeling large engineering projects and analyzing data related to oil discovery and production. The median annual pay for this job is $124,500.
Introverts who have a knack for geology and are interested in a technical career should consider a job as a petroleum geologist. They can expect schooling to go along with it, but the job is rewarding. It also requires little interaction with people, making it perfect for introverts.
