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Jobs for a new graduate with severe anxiety?

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liam16272
liam16272

I've just graduated with a humanities masters and have been looking for career opportunities. However, whenever I think about applying for any kind of vacancy I end up with, what feels like, a severe panic attack. As such I've ended up sabotaging decent opportunities all the while I continue to be a burden to my family. I recently got an email about setting up a meeting with a recruitment consultant who believed themselves to have some positions I might be suited for but can't bring myself to respond to it. Has anyone got any career ideas for jobs that might be suited for someone with social anxiety? I've looked into data entry jobs which seem doable. Has anyone got any experience in a role like this?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 liam16272

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    you might want to talk to the recruitment consultant just to see what he or she has to say. You don’t have to take any jobs they might recommend but you never know there might be something that would be suitable for you.

    I had the same problem coming out of college years ago. I would say if I had to do it over again I would probably find a job that didn’t interact much with other people. So possibly that data entry idea may be a good fit for you.anything where are you are doing work alone may be good initially.

    if you haven’t done so already, you could mention to the recruiter about your social anxiety and that person could help narrow down some jobs for you! Take advantage of other people who are willing to help you. good luck in your search!

  • NothinforNothin
    NothinforNothin liam16272

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    Hi, well I've worked in data entry before and depending on where you work. Your day consists pretty much all day entering data. I worked in a small office with 3-4 people at a time. I would assume being in a small office would be a better transition socially then heading into a large corporation. The job can become monotonous though after sometime and can lead to boredom for some. Took me a few years to get to that point. The constant day sitting on the computer day after day turned out to be not for me. At the time it started to make me depressed. I missed an office of multi-tasking and moving. I wasn't dealing with peri anxiety at the time though. I know remote home work has been great for some with social anxiety and I have recently thought about that myself due to my anxiety due to peri but, I don't know if working remotely is a good idea. You eventually need to leave your house. Good for you though pushing to find a solution. Hope you find a great job. Sometimes you just have to do it. You will know when it's time. I'm still dealing with fatigue. Hoping to be in your position soon looking towards the future. Hugs....Jeni

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