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Career Change for Introverts: Are You At a Disadvantage for Career Success?
Recognize when you’re really an introvert and find the best career for your personality style.
Several years ago, an article from The Atlantic Monthly explored the challenges of being an introvert. Introverts often are accused of being too serious, too arrogant, or just too…well, different. Jonathan Rauch, a self-proclaimed introvert, offers tips on caring for friends and family members who happen to be introverts.
Just a few days ago, the New York Times featured an article on a similar topic: How to strike a balanced social life when your family includes introverts and extraverts.
Things haven’t changed. Introverts still need to be understood.
Introverts don’t do well with small talk. They need to be alone at the end of a busy crowded day. The defining quality of an introvert is feeling drained after even a few hours surrounded by other people.
Introverts aren’t necessarily shy. They’re not afraid of other people. Nor are they misanthropic. They don’t dislike other people. They just find other people…well, tiring.
