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what would the best job for me be if i'm looking for one that is task-oriented with minimal people interaction?
I currently have a bachelors degree in psychology but I am open to any job that involves me having to complete a task oriented to-do list everyday for my job with minimal human interaction. I have recently gotten my CPC-A certification for medical coding. I am open to learning any skill that I have to and another important part of me is an uncapped amount of money. In other research that I have done about this, I am brought to the tech world which i'm very open too, I just don't know what path to take or where I should start. I want to learn what all of my options are and potentially find careers that I don't know about yet. I love tedious tasks and problem-solving/logic related tasks. There is so much more that I could dive into about what i'm looking for. I am looking for the right person to talk to about this!
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Michelle M.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Price !
If your current Bachelors Degree and the Certification you have are not in the fields that you want to work in, I think I may have some ideas for you that would require very little people interaction.
One of the fields of work that requires very little talking and interacting with other people is to start your own residential and commercial cleaning/housekeeping business. Usually if you are housecleaning for a client, the client stays in a different room or is out of the home. Many commercial businesses hire cleaners to work when people are not in the office.
This may be farfetched, but I have heard people say that they love being a Truck Driver because they don't have anyone breathing down their neck and they are alone most of the time with maybe more talking than housekeeping when you make deliveries.
At the same time, or solely, you can be a Medical Coder but you'd have to find a position online as to not have any contact in person with people like a supervisor or manager. This may be tricky because sometimes they want you to interview in person or go in to an office once a week, so this, if not completely online, can mean more talking and interaction than truck driving.
Think about working for Amazon because I heard that they tell their employees not to interact while working in the warehouse. You could also think about being a U.P.S. Delivery driver as that can mean very little talking and you're on your own for your whole shift.
So as you see, many of the jobs that do not require speaking with people are jobs that you can obtain without a college degree and have a sort of "built in" to-do list. But there is absolutely no job where it is 100% no interaction or speaking with people. Even sign language interpreters speak on the job.
Your degree in Psychology prepared you for heavy people interaction and the nature of the work is spontaneous, not necessarily task oriented. It's good for personal growth to have the background knowledge of psychology but do not discount that some time in the future you might change and go back for a Masters Degree to pursue a mental health career which means heavy interaction with all types of people and talking most of the work day. Things change over the years and you could always fall back on your psychology degree later on.
So try one of the jobs that fit what you're looking for right now - freelance Housekeeping, Truck or U.P.S. Driver/Deliverer, working completely online for Medical Coding or working at an Amazon Warehouse. Give yourself some time for personal growth, life experience and activities to inspire you for the future. Yes, your options that fit your requirements currently do not require a college degree or a professional Certification, but try out the type of job you're requesting and see how it goes. Many times we change direction in our future. Let it play out naturally and live in the moment.
Warm wishes for much success in all you do !
If your current Bachelors Degree and the Certification you have are not in the fields that you want to work in, I think I may have some ideas for you that would require very little people interaction.
One of the fields of work that requires very little talking and interacting with other people is to start your own residential and commercial cleaning/housekeeping business. Usually if you are housecleaning for a client, the client stays in a different room or is out of the home. Many commercial businesses hire cleaners to work when people are not in the office.
This may be farfetched, but I have heard people say that they love being a Truck Driver because they don't have anyone breathing down their neck and they are alone most of the time with maybe more talking than housekeeping when you make deliveries.
At the same time, or solely, you can be a Medical Coder but you'd have to find a position online as to not have any contact in person with people like a supervisor or manager. This may be tricky because sometimes they want you to interview in person or go in to an office once a week, so this, if not completely online, can mean more talking and interaction than truck driving.
Think about working for Amazon because I heard that they tell their employees not to interact while working in the warehouse. You could also think about being a U.P.S. Delivery driver as that can mean very little talking and you're on your own for your whole shift.
So as you see, many of the jobs that do not require speaking with people are jobs that you can obtain without a college degree and have a sort of "built in" to-do list. But there is absolutely no job where it is 100% no interaction or speaking with people. Even sign language interpreters speak on the job.
Your degree in Psychology prepared you for heavy people interaction and the nature of the work is spontaneous, not necessarily task oriented. It's good for personal growth to have the background knowledge of psychology but do not discount that some time in the future you might change and go back for a Masters Degree to pursue a mental health career which means heavy interaction with all types of people and talking most of the work day. Things change over the years and you could always fall back on your psychology degree later on.
So try one of the jobs that fit what you're looking for right now - freelance Housekeeping, Truck or U.P.S. Driver/Deliverer, working completely online for Medical Coding or working at an Amazon Warehouse. Give yourself some time for personal growth, life experience and activities to inspire you for the future. Yes, your options that fit your requirements currently do not require a college degree or a professional Certification, but try out the type of job you're requesting and see how it goes. Many times we change direction in our future. Let it play out naturally and live in the moment.
Warm wishes for much success in all you do !
Yoav Traeger
Bid Manager
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Yoav’s Answer
It is clear you have put a lot of thought into understanding your own strengths, and there is something incredibly empowering about knowing exactly what kind of environment allows you to thrive. With your background in psychology and your new CPC-A certification, you are already in a fantastic position to pivot into high-level medical data analytics or health informatics where the focus is on the precision of the data rather than constant interpersonal communication. Since you enjoy tedious tasks and logic-based problem solving, you might find that roles in cybersecurity, quality assurance testing, or database administration in the tech sector fit your personality perfectly, as these often involve working through complex checklists and identifying patterns with a high degree of autonomy. To reach that uncapped earning potential you mentioned, focusing on specialized technical certifications or niche programming languages can lead to lucrative contract work where your income is directly tied to the volume and complexity of the tasks you complete. Your willingness to learn new skills combined with your natural affinity for detail-oriented work is a rare and valuable combination that will serve you well in any technical field you choose. You are asking all the right questions, and I have no doubt that your drive for excellence will lead you to a career that feels both rewarding and perfectly suited to your style. Good luck.
Siva Kann
VP of Products & Technology
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Siva’s Answer
I’m curious about one thing, you are pursuing a degree in psychology, which is inherently people-oriented, yet you are actively looking for roles with minimal human interaction. It might be worth reflecting on why that is?. Understanding whether this preference comes from discomfort, burnout, or simply personal work style could be important, because people-facing skills tend to compound and create long-term career leverage, especially in psychology-related paths.
People interaction doesn’t have to mean high-pressure or emotionally draining roles. There are several remote or part-time opportunities that still align with your background and certifications, such as:
- Call center or customer support roles
- Remote technical or medical support
- Medical field related tech or operations roles that leverage your CPC-A certification
These kinds of roles can help you build real-world experience while keeping people interaction structured and limited, rather than constant or unpredictable.
At the same time, it’s important to identify what you are genuinely good at and enjoy doing, especially since you mentioned liking tedious, task-oriented, and logic-based work. You need to intentionally expand on your strength into roles that both:
- Fit your preferred working style
- And support long-term growth in psychology, healthcare, or tech-adjacent fields
Instead of avoiding people-oriented work entirely, you might benefit from choosing roles that gradually stretch that skill in a controlled way, while still allowing you to focus on structured tasks and problem-solving. That balance can open far more doors over time and help you build a sustainable, high-upside career. For example:
1. Medical Coding / Clinical Documentation Specialist: Leverage your CPC-A certification
2. Healthcare Data Analyst / Quality Analyst : Your psychology background, data driven, detail oriented strengths can add value here
3. UX Research Analyst: Your psychology background is a huge asset here
4. Technical Support (Tier 2 or Backend Support): More problem-solving focused aligns with your comfort.
5. Compliance, Risk, or QA Roles: Highly checklist-driven, process-focused, and detail-heavy.
Good Luck!
- Siva
People interaction doesn’t have to mean high-pressure or emotionally draining roles. There are several remote or part-time opportunities that still align with your background and certifications, such as:
- Call center or customer support roles
- Remote technical or medical support
- Medical field related tech or operations roles that leverage your CPC-A certification
These kinds of roles can help you build real-world experience while keeping people interaction structured and limited, rather than constant or unpredictable.
At the same time, it’s important to identify what you are genuinely good at and enjoy doing, especially since you mentioned liking tedious, task-oriented, and logic-based work. You need to intentionally expand on your strength into roles that both:
- Fit your preferred working style
- And support long-term growth in psychology, healthcare, or tech-adjacent fields
Instead of avoiding people-oriented work entirely, you might benefit from choosing roles that gradually stretch that skill in a controlled way, while still allowing you to focus on structured tasks and problem-solving. That balance can open far more doors over time and help you build a sustainable, high-upside career. For example:
1. Medical Coding / Clinical Documentation Specialist: Leverage your CPC-A certification
2. Healthcare Data Analyst / Quality Analyst : Your psychology background, data driven, detail oriented strengths can add value here
3. UX Research Analyst: Your psychology background is a huge asset here
4. Technical Support (Tier 2 or Backend Support): More problem-solving focused aligns with your comfort.
5. Compliance, Risk, or QA Roles: Highly checklist-driven, process-focused, and detail-heavy.
Good Luck!
- Siva
Roy Potvin
Product Manager
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Yarmouth, Massachusetts
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Roy’s Answer
Siva has some great insights Price. There are several key areas that I look at from a career standpoint. Find something you LIKE...LOVE to do, as if you are that passionate then it won't matter the interaction aspect. You have an interesting mix of skills. Rely on your strengths in any situation, especially the human interaction aspect. The odd thing, if you asked me 40 years ago what I would be doing for a career, I would have said Professional Sports and yet I am no where near that now nor have I been in my career. You must be flexible and adaptable to whatever life tosses your way. Still make sure if you know what you like and want to do like Doctors, etc...great GO DO IT...but like me, I was not sure and I suspect a bit like you. Then make sure your doing all you need to do to keep from having to do a job you don't like to do, whatever that is. Sometimes that degrees, sometimes that is internships to sort of dip your toes into something to see if you like it. Even part time jobs, can expose you to areas or experiences you may not have thought of.
I too wish you, and Siva and your families and friends a great new year 2026.
I too wish you, and Siva and your families and friends a great new year 2026.
Puneet Garg
Technology Consultant
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Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Updated
Puneet’s Answer
If you're interested in a job that focuses on tasks with little need for interacting with people, here are some great choices in IT and related fields:
1. Data-Focused Roles
- Data Analyst or Data Scientist: You work mainly with data, coding, and creating visual reports. You mostly share findings.
- Database Administrator: You manage and improve databases, focusing on technical work with little client interaction.
2. Infrastructure & Systems Roles
- Systems Administrator: You manage servers, networks, and configurations, with mostly internal interactions.
- Cloud Engineer: You set up and manage cloud systems, focusing on tasks rather than dealing with customers.
3. Development & Automation
- Software Developer or Backend Engineer: You code and build systems behind the scenes.
- DevOps Engineer: You automate deployments and manage CI/CD processes.
4. Cybersecurity Roles
- Security Analyst or Penetration Tester: You monitor, test, and secure systems, focusing on technical tasks with minimal interaction.
5. Emerging Roles
- AI/ML Engineer: You build and train models and work with data pipelines, focusing on technical tasks.
Tip: If you want almost no interaction, steer clear of project management or customer support roles. Instead, focus on technical work, analysis, and automation.
1. Data-Focused Roles
- Data Analyst or Data Scientist: You work mainly with data, coding, and creating visual reports. You mostly share findings.
- Database Administrator: You manage and improve databases, focusing on technical work with little client interaction.
2. Infrastructure & Systems Roles
- Systems Administrator: You manage servers, networks, and configurations, with mostly internal interactions.
- Cloud Engineer: You set up and manage cloud systems, focusing on tasks rather than dealing with customers.
3. Development & Automation
- Software Developer or Backend Engineer: You code and build systems behind the scenes.
- DevOps Engineer: You automate deployments and manage CI/CD processes.
4. Cybersecurity Roles
- Security Analyst or Penetration Tester: You monitor, test, and secure systems, focusing on technical tasks with minimal interaction.
5. Emerging Roles
- AI/ML Engineer: You build and train models and work with data pipelines, focusing on technical tasks.
Tip: If you want almost no interaction, steer clear of project management or customer support roles. Instead, focus on technical work, analysis, and automation.