[orangechips]

would anyone please reccomend to me some jobs that i could feel relaxed while working?

i am a really laid back guy, and oftentimes the managers who interview me for various jobs act so serious and formal, which totally clashes with my personality. it's hard for me to connect to those types of people.

i want a job, at least for a little while, that doesn't require too much responsibility, unpredictability, or social interaction. i can handle a little bit but right now i just need a way to make money that i know i can do everyday with no chance of messing up. i do NOT want to deal with snotty customers telling me how much i suck

i am going through a rough time and i just to some stability and time to think. i like to think while doing chores or exercise, so i want a job that is mostly physical work.

i was thinking something like stocking groceries. i really wish i lived closer to some book or record stores, because i always meet really chill people working those jobs. the natural food store seems to have really nice people working and shopping

what are some easy jobs or industries with a good chance of having chill managers?

[freebutterflyfree]

Maybe working in the non profit sector. They are more relaxed and understanding sometimes.

What about a driver?

Whether it be a personal driver, delivery driver, or long-haul driver, there are numerous opportunities if what you like is a life on the road. The job couldn’t be easier: Sit behind the wheel, remain alert, cruise the radio for good songs, maybe make the occasional small talk if you have a passenger, drop off your load if you have one, repeat, go home. Salaries vary according to what kind of a driver you are, but truck drivers can make up to $50,000 per year. The only education you’ll need is to study for your driving test.

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most night jobs have less social interaction, e.g., a security guard, concierge or baker.

[Overmars]

Originally Posted by unhappyguy

most night jobs have less social interaction, e.g., a security guard, concierge or baker.

Baker is not a easy job. Security guards often need to walk miles a night.

I think this question is fantastic. How lazy are you :P ?

[Koko2]

If you can type, data entry is a good "lazy man's job" although it can eventually cause carpal tunnel. You can listen to music on your headphones while working.

Stocking groceries or bookstore or music store are good options, but you'd have to deal with customers. I always thought working at Hallmark cards looks like an easy job, but I'm not sure if they hire males. Also, maybe some kind of driving job such as pizza delivery.

[IceCreamKid]

I wish I'd read your post about 20 years ago. I'm a fish who has been trying to swim upstream (and I was never a good swimmer) for far too long. If you can handle physical labor, UPS is a good place. My son worked there for a time and he said the people were nice but it required a lot of physical energy. But still, when you're working you're working and no one is bothering you. Another friend of mine worked in one of those big Walmart like stores helping people get big items to their cars and stocking. He liked it and said he had minimal contact with customers and generally they were nice because they appreciated the help. You might also try gardening centers; and what about landscaping work? I think you'll be able to craft together one job or a couple part time jobs to make the sort of working environment you want. Thanks for posting. Not everyone wants a dog-eat-dog corporate environment !

[splitimage]

Cleaning might be good - it's usually after businesses are closed, so you don't have to interact a lot with people.

Good luck finding something.

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[Overmars]

I just had an idea. Receptionist. Talk on the phone. Easy as hell :P

[Nicks_Nose]

Originally Posted by Overmars

I just had an idea. Receptionist. Talk on the phone. Easy as hell :P

It is not an easy job at all and the receptionist is the first person to greet and represent the company so their dress codee is more staunch. You ahve to be patient and be able to take a lot of crap from the public and still keep smiling and polite to them. If you don't like staunch jobs I would not recommend receptionist. You take crap from both levels of business.

[Yoda]

How about being a vet assistant? If you like doing that you could then go to school and be a vet technician.

http://www.veterinary-technician.net...he-difference/

When i was a delivery driver sometimes that was low stress . . . you drive around on your own, you can stop off somewhere if you want, etc. etc.

[roses4peace]

I agree, the receptionist is not a laid back job. People are always hassling you. I did that and it made me more anxious. I feel like any office job is going to be stressful, there's always someone breathing down your throat!

What about landscape/gardening? My friend just got a job at a golf course (he was a retail mgr before) and he says the stress level is totally different. And being outside always helps your mood, even if just a little bit

[whenwillitend]

Before I had my kids I worked as a housekeeper at a military hospital. It was super easy and absolutely no stress. I worked two hours a day cleaning a clinic after everyone had left for the day. NO interaction with anyone, totally chill. Nothing gross to clean up, just dusting and mopping and cleaning a couple of bathrooms. It was the best job I've ever had. My supervisor was totally laid back too.

This is a job I highly recommend for anyone who needs a low stress/no stress job with little to no human interaction. Where you just come in, do your own thing, and go home.

I hope that helps.

Ooops, I had to edit. The job I have now is the best I've ever had. I work for a petsitting company walking dogs. It's awesome! Unless is rains, then it sucks. Most dogs I walk for 30 minutes, and it's just so quiet and peaceful, and I don't have to interact with anyone either. At the beginning of the week I get a list with the days and dogs I have to walk, and then I make my own schedule and do my own thing. Usually I don't have a set time when I have to be there, I have a very big window and decide for myself when I want to work every day. It's absolutely awesome.

Originally Posted by orangechips

would anyone please reccomend to me some jobs that i could feel relaxed while working?

i am a really laid back guy, and oftentimes the managers who interview me for various jobs act so serious and formal, which totally clashes with my personality. it's hard for me to connect to those types of people.

i want a job, at least for a little while, that doesn't require too much responsibility, unpredictability, or social interaction. i can handle a little bit but right now i just need a way to make money that i know i can do everyday with no chance of messing up. i do NOT want to deal with snotty customers telling me how much i suck

i am going through a rough time and i just to some stability and time to think. i like to think while doing chores or exercise, so i want a job that is mostly physical work.

i was thinking something like stocking groceries. i really wish i lived closer to some book or record stores, because i always meet really chill people working those jobs. the natural food store seems to have really nice people working and shopping

what are some easy jobs or industries with a good chance of having chill managers?

[whenwillitend]

I'm a retired Vet Tech, and of all the jobs I've had, this was the most demanding, stressful, but on the other hand rewarding, one. That's why I'm not looking to work in that field anymore, it's too stressful and I can't handle it anymore.

Originally Posted by Yoda

How about being a vet assistant? If you like doing that you could then go to school and be a vet technician.

http://www.veterinary-technician.net...he-difference/

Originally Posted by Yoda

How about being a vet assistant? If you like doing that you could then go to school and be a vet technician.

http://www.veterinary-technician.net...he-difference/

Vet Tech is definitely not a low stress job, my dear!


(I know you are an animal lover but working at a clinic / hospital is SUPER stressful unless it's something that you truly want to do as a profession)

Originally Posted by roses4peace

What about landscape/gardening? My friend just got a job at a golf course (he was a retail mgr before) and he says the stress level is totally different. And being outside always helps your mood, even if just a little bit

I wantsies that!! :P