[Publib] FW: Quiet enough?

[Sue Bowser]

Thanks.  I haven't had such a good laugh in weeks.  I can hardly wait to go home and tell my cat about my quiet workplace.

Sue Bowser
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10 Jobs for Quiet Workers
Posted Mar 4th 2009 2:05PM
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com

You can't help it -- you like your alone time. If you had it your way, you'd be at home most of the time, alone with your thoughts, your computer and your DVR. The time spent actually talking to anyone but your cats would be minimal.
Unfortunately, the real world exists -- one in which working from home is sometimes an option, but more than likely, you have to go to work.

If talking, socializing and general forms of human interaction aren't your thing, you probably loathe the idea of working in a cube where the chatter never stops, or in an office where your primary duty involves using your voice.
If you'd rather hone your quiet skills than your voice box, here are 10 jobs that let you work how you do best: alone.

1. Automotive Service Technician<http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/automotive+service+technician/?siteid=cbaol93quiet>
Why it's quiet: Automotive service technicians<http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/automotive+service+technician/?siteid=cbaol93quiet> have an intimate relationship with one thing: cars. Aside from a short conversation with clients on "what seems to be the problem," service technicians spend most of their time under the hood of the vehicle.
Salary*: $37,622/year

2. Cost Estimator<http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/cost-estimator/?siteid=cbaol93quiet>
Why it's quiet: Cost estimators keep to themselves as they analyze everything from blueprints to proposals to determine the cost of a potential project from start to finish. They do their best to nail down costs on things like materials, labor, location and duration of the project to determine if business owners or managers<http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/manager/?siteid=cbaol93quiet> should make a bid for a contract.
Salary: $53,413/year

3. Interior Designer<http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/interior-designer/?siteid=cbaol93quiet>
Why it's quiet: Though interior designers need to initially meet with their clients to determine their wants, needs and budget constraints, most of their time is spent alone as they focus on decorating<http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/interior-designer/?siteid=cbaol93quiet>. They choose styles and color palettes; and pick furniture, artwork and lighting. Many interior designers work as consultants<http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/consultants/?siteid=cbaol93quiet> or are self-employed.
Salary: $45,524/year

4. Librarian<http://aol.careerbuilder.com/jobs/keyword/librarian/?siteid=cbaol93quiet>
Why it's quiet: It might seem obvious, but given that librarians work in a mostly "no talking zone," it makes sense that a librarian position suits quiet workers. Most of your time is spent organizing and maintaining library publications and materials, and the rest you'll spend directing people to whatever they may need.
Salary: $48,025/year
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