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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]New poster here.  This part: The knowledge that day after day you’re going to be drained because world was built for and run by extroverts, while you’re an introvert; doesn’t cause you to feel distressed/anxious/depressed?

Short answer, no.  If your job requires extroversion, it can be done as a mastered skill by and introvert, who then just goes home and recharges.  While the extrovert goes out afterwards meeting friends.

As for kids, they will choose EC that will align and just recharge when at home.  Maybe helping in an SPCA, cleaning/feeding will work better for them than a sales job.  Don't see the issue really.

Also, not sure why homework alone at home should be draining to an introvert.[/quote]

+1.  I’m a strong introvert. But on my performance evaluations have always topped out the ratings on interpersonal skills.  Usually a lot of comments like polite and courteous to all team members, from managers manger to entry level support staff; tactfully dealt with an uncomfortable situation; thoughtful approaches to complex and challenging interpersonal issues.

I also do a lot of training and mentoring new hires. I don’t mind training a large group and it doesn’t make me anxious, but I definitely need a slower pace after work and some time before bed to read or soak in the tub. It was challenging when my kids were young to train and walk in to little people who needed my immediate and full attention. I love 1:1 mentoring.  It’s probably my favorite part of the job.  I don’t find it draining at all, unless my mentee is argumentative, unpleasant and wants to debate every suggestion for improvement (as opposed to asking for clarifications or asking questions and making an effort to learn).  This has happened once and the guy didn’t last a year.  Of course, mentoring is usually an hour out of each day, and then I go back to less collaborative work. But introversion isn’t the same as anxiety or hating talking to other people.

BTW—I have actually been asked several times to move over to a role that requires more management.  Hard Pass. I like the substantive work and have zero desire to mediate employee spats and be the time card police. 
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