Hi Oddies,

Today I’m highlighting jobs for people who just don’t want to deal with small talk. Because the truth is, some people just want to go to work and do their job without hearing all about their coworker’s dating life.

While I’m someone who loves learning the details of my coworker’s dating life— really anyone’s dating life — I respect anyone who is so over working around people and wants a gig that let’s them turn off their social charm.

Jotted down a list of popular jobs where nobody will bother you below.

Enjoy!

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15 Jobs That Don’t Involve Small Talk

1. Night Auditor at Hotels

• What It Is: Overnight position managing hotel operations during quiet hours

• Skills Required: Basic accounting, computer literacy, customer service basics

• Daily Tasks: Processing end-of-day reports, handling occasional check-ins, monitoring security cameras

• Average Pay: $13-16/hour

• Learn More: Hotel management career boards, hospitality industry websites

2. Technical Writer

• What It Is: Writing technical documentation, user manuals, and product guides

• Skills Required: Strong writing abilities, attention to detail, basic technical understanding

• Daily Tasks: Creating documentation, collaborating with developers, updating existing materials

• Average Pay: $60,000-90,000/year

• Learn More: Society for Technical Communication (STC)

3. Newspaper Delivery Driver

• What It Is: Early morning delivery of newspapers to homes and businesses

• Skills Required: Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, time management

• Daily Tasks: Loading papers, following routes, maintaining delivery schedule

• Average Pay: $15-20/hour plus gas reimbursement

• Learn More: Local newspaper company websites

4. Content Management Administrator

• What It Is: Managing and updating website content

• Skills Required: Basic HTML, content management systems knowledge

• Daily Tasks: Updating web pages, formatting content, basic image editing

• Average Pay: $40,000-60,000/year

• Learn More: Digital marketing job boards

5. Laboratory Technician

• What It Is: Processing and analyzing samples in a laboratory setting

• Skills Required: Laboratory procedures knowledge, attention to detail

• Daily Tasks: Sample preparation, running tests, data recording

• Average Pay: $25/hour

• Learn More: American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

6. Night Security Guard

• What It Is: Monitoring buildings and property during overnight hours

• Skills Required: Security certification, basic report writing

• Daily Tasks: Conducting rounds, monitoring cameras, maintaining logs

• Average Pay: $14-18/hour

• Learn More: Security guard certification programs

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7. Lighthouse Caretaker

• What It Is: Maintaining and monitoring remote lighthouse facilities

• Skills Required: Mechanical aptitude, self-sufficiency, first aid certification

• Daily Tasks: Equipment maintenance, weather monitoring, basic repairs

• Average Pay: Varies widely, often includes housing

• Learn More: Maritime job boards, government websites

8. Copy Center Technician

• What It Is: Operating and maintaining copy machines in a business setting

• Skills Required: Basic technical knowledge, troubleshooting abilities

• Daily Tasks: Machine maintenance, coordinating repairs, fulfilling copy requests

• Average Pay: $15-20/hour

• Learn More: Office equipment company websites

9. Data Entry Specialist

• What It Is: Inputting and verifying data in computer systems

• Skills Required: Fast typing, accuracy, basic computer skills

• Daily Tasks: Data input, verification, basic spreadsheet management

• Average Pay: $16-20/hour

• Learn More: Administrative job boards

10. Library Page

• What It Is: Organizing and shelving books in libraries

• Skills Required: Understanding of cataloging systems, attention to detail

• Daily Tasks: Shelving books, organizing materials, basic maintenance

• Average Pay: $12-15/hour

• Learn More: Local library websites, educational institution job boards

11. Virtual Assistant

• What It Is: Remote administrative support

• Skills Required: Organization, time management, computer proficiency

• Daily Tasks: Email management, scheduling, basic administrative tasks

• Average Pay: $18-25/hour

• Learn More: Virtual assistant platforms, freelance websites

12. Night Baker

• What It Is: Preparing baked goods during overnight hours

• Skills Required: Baking experience, time management

• Daily Tasks: Mixing ingredients, baking products, cleaning equipment

• Average Pay: $15-20/hour

• Learn More: Culinary job boards, local bakeries

13. Concrete Inspector

• What It Is: Testing and verifying concrete quality at construction sites

• Skills Required: Construction knowledge, certification in concrete testing

• Daily Tasks: Running tests, recording data, writing reports

• Average Pay: $20-30/hour

• Learn More: Construction industry certification programs

14. Art Restorer

• What It Is: Preserving and restoring artwork

• Skills Required: Art history knowledge, steady hands, attention to detail

• Daily Tasks: Cleaning artwork, documentation, restoration work

• Average Pay: $45,000-65,000/year

• Learn More: Art conservation programs, museum job boards

15. Design Technician

• What It Is: Creating technical drawings for engineering firms

• Skills Required: CAD software proficiency, technical drawing skills

• Daily Tasks: Creating designs, updating drawings, maintaining files

• Average Pay: $50,000-70,000/year

• Learn More: Engineering job boards, CAD certification programs

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