Posts about Work
Low stress jobs for introverts and sensitive people
What are the best low stress jobs for introverts and sensitive people? Find out what makes a job stressful and a list of career and work ideas.
9 Tips for Coping in the Workplace as a Highly Sensitive Person
I worked in an office environment for around ten years, with most of that time either in a cubicle or in a big room with other people. A lot of the time, I hated it.
HSP Podcast #56: Jobs for HSPs (revisited)
http://media.blubrry.com/hsp/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/highlysensitiveperson/56._Best_Jobs_for_HSPs_revisited.mp3Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSIn the past, I’ve talked about what I thought were the best jobs for HSPs–and even the...
HSP Podcast #51: Job Interviews – Tips & A Rant
In this episode, I talk about why traditional interviews are a poor way to judge a candidate, how HSPs may react to being interviewed, and end it with 3 interviews tips.
HSP Podcast #50: How to stop wanting to escape your job
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The challenges of self-employment for Highly Sensitive People
Is self-employment really the best job or career choice for Highly Sensitive Persons? I examine some of the challenges in this post.
HSP Podcast #40: Fighting distractions at work
If you find yourself easily distracted (especially when working at home), please know that you aren’t the only one. Lots of us share the same struggle. The key is to acknowledge, accept, and adjust.
“Freedom” isn’t a Goal
I spent the better (worse?) part of nearly ten years working in a cubicle. To put it gently…I didn’t like it. I wanted to escape from working in a cubicle in an office. I wanted to work for myself, from home (or wherever I wanted). I wanted FREEDOM and...
HSP Podcast #33: An introvert in an extrovert’s job
http://media.blubrry.com/hsp/www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/highlysensitiveperson/33._Introverts_in_an_Extroverts_Job.mp3Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSWhen I’ve talked about jobs and careers in the past, I’ve always said that sales, in my...
The Importance of Caring Less at Your Office Job
Stress from a job can sometimes be alleviated by doing one thing: caring less. This might be easier said than done for a Highly Sensitive Person, who just cares *so* much about everything.
HSP Podcast #19: The best careers for HSPs
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HSP Podcast #18: The Best Job for Highly Sensitive Persons
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Highly Sensitive Person Careers: How to change your job?
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person who wants to change your job? Here are resources on how to get started, including starting your own business!
HSP Podcast #6: The Importance of Caring Less at Your Job
Have you ever thought about just quitting your job because you were overwhelmed? What about just…caring less?
HSP Podcast #4: Rant Against Working in an Office Cubicle
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For Highly Sensitive Persons, jobs are more than a paycheck
Highly Sensitive Persons do better in work and job environments that mesh with their personal beliefs and offer at least some satisfaction beyond a paycheck.
Headphones are the New Wall: Everyone Hates Open Office Plans
My first taste of an open office plan took me by surprise. Several years ago, I was on the first day of a new job, and was led into an office meant for one person. In that office were three desks, one each for me and my two officemates. I looked around, incredulous. I...
A Rant Against Job Interviews (Plus, 3 interview tips anyway)
I think it’s fair to say that most people dislike job interviews. And for HSPs, they are extra super not-fun. My rant: Unless you are interviewing for a job where interviewing will be your function, then being judged by your performance in an interview doesn’t...
Jobs and Careers for Highly Sensitive Persons
Which careers and jobs will best fit your highly sensitive person traits? Here, I discuss the best work for HSPs and which careers to avoid.
Remembering the dreaded “Class Participation”
Going through old boxes of stuff at my parents’ house, I found this progress report from a religion class I attended in first grade, when I was about 6 years old. Classic!!! Check it out–I’ve got perfect marks on everything, except a C in “oral...
Products to Make Your Cubicle More Bearable
Here are products and resources that can be used in the cubicle or office to make your life as a Highly Sensitive Person a little better.
Brainstorming without talking: “Brainswarming”
Brainstorming is played out. Does anyone really use it as a way to solve problems anymore? It seems as out-of-touch as dial-up modems and AOL. There must be better ways to solve problems while harnessing the power of a bunch of brains at once, but how? Recent articles...
Here’s the best job for a highly sensitive person
So many people come to this site searching for information on the best jobs for highly sensitive people! And I’m going to tell you what I believe is the best option.
Mental Self-Flagellation: When I Screw Up, No One is Madder than Me
I do freelance work. The person I work for assigns me tasks from her own clients. The other day, I completed a project for her and submitted an online proposal for one of her clients. About five minutes later, I realized I had made a huge, huge mistake. I submitted...
All the Battles I Fought When I Worked in a Cubicle
Bright lights. A painful chair. Odors. Lack of privacy, quiet, and control. That’s office life. As an HSP, I’m highly tuned in to my environment and lots of little things become big things since I can’t stop obsessing over them.
Gifts for Introverts and HSPs (Highly Sensitive People)
See the updated 2015-16 gift guide here! Are you struggling to find a gift for an introverted, highly sensitive friend, spouse, co-worker, or family member? Then this list is for you. Featured here are practical presents for those of us who are overwhelmed by social...
The right to silence trumps the right to noise
I remember the time when I heard someone playing music in their cubicle. It was several cubes away, but I could still faintly hear it. I worked in a cube farm, as it is so affectionately called. Dozens and dozens of cubicles all next to each other in a giant room. I...
I Tear Up at Performance Reviews at Work
I’ve never admitted this to anyone before, but every time I’ve had a performance review at work, my eyes fill with tears. Hold up. You are probably thinking it’s due to nerves or fear. But I don’t think that’s it. When you step into your...
Don’t Stand Over Me While I’m Working
HSPs generally perform poorly when being watched, and yeah, I can totally confirm this. One of my old bosses would sometimes stand right over me and watch me while I did things on the computer. It was so insufferable that I called him out on it. I probably said...
My Goal is to Take Down Bright Lights in the Workplace
In all three of my previous office jobs, I had to be moved to a different spot in the office because I was bothered by the bright, fluorescent office lights. (In all three instances, this put me in a location in the building far away from the rest of my department....
How to use white noise (and pink noise)!
White noise is amazing for helping drown out noise of the world. Learn about pink noise vs white noise and the best white noise machines!
Why am I so easily distracted at work?
Sometimes I am amazed that for a somewhat intelligent person, I have such a hard time staying focused on my work. Isn’t that a sign of being weak-minded or incompetent? Nope, good news! I can blame it on HSP! 🙂 A recent article by HSP expert Peter...
How to tell if you work with a Highly Sensitive Person
This great article by HSP expert Elaine Aron explains how to identify HSPs in the workplace. I wish some of my former managers had been this forward-thinking! She recommends using the acronym DOES to sniff out an HSP. Check it out: Depth of processing. Does this...You Might be a Highly Sensitive Person if…
You can’t sleep because you hear a clock ticking in the other room. You can’t sleep because there is a tiny sliver of light coming in from between the curtains. You can’t sleep because you can’t stop thinking about something someone said to you...
Working at Night = Complete Control
I’ve always thought of myself as a “night” person. Not because I like to party, but because I like staying up late after everyone else in my house is asleep. Last night, when I was typing away at 2am, I realized why I’m a night owl. Because...Check out my book!
