The 30 best jobs where you work alone

 The 30 best jobs where you work alone

Looking for a job where you work alone? If you're an introvert or just want minimal human interaction, here are 30 ideas.

best job where you work alone

Looking for the best job where you work alone? If you're an introvert or just want minimal human interaction, here are 30 ideas.

Since there are so many different types of jobs these days, more and more people are looking for jobs where they can be alone, away from a busy office or customers. They find solace in jobs where they can do tasks themselves, allowing them to focus and do well what they do best.

Knowing which jobs allow you to work alone is really important for those who want to find the right combination of being alone and doing things well.

The best job where you work alone

Below are 30 jobs where you can work for yourself. If you want to skip this list, here are a few jobs you should learn more about first:

1. • The best way to freelance - proofreading
2. • The best way to be your own boss – blogging
3. • Best Passive Income Option - Sell Prints on Etsy
4. • Part-time jobs where you work alone - flea market flippers
5. • A physical business idea where you work alone - your own storage
6. • Idea for a gig where you work alone - grocery shopping

Benefits of self-employed jobs

More and more people are looking for jobs where they can work alone, and I get it! I've been working mostly alone for over ten years and I really love it.

After all, one spends a lot of time at work, so you might as well enjoy what you do. If you are an introvert or if you like to work alone, there are jobs where you can do that.

The positives of independent work include:

• Less stress if you are an introvert – If you are an introvert, you may experience stress when working with other people such as colleagues and customers.

• Get more done in less time – Working alone can mean you get things done faster because there are fewer distractions.

• A more flexible schedule – Some freelance jobs sometimes allow you to choose when you want to work if you get the job done.

If you're looking for a job where you work alone, think about what you're good at and what you enjoy (and also think about what you don't enjoy!).

30 jobs where you work alone

Below are 30 jobs where you can work for yourself. The jobs below range from part-time earning to full-time income.

best job where you work alone

1. Proofreaders/Concealer

Proofreaders check and edit written content for errors and inconsistencies, and this job requires great attention to detail and excellent grammar skills.

If you're good at paying close attention to detail, then proofreading could be the perfect freelance job for you.

Authors, website owners, and students often hire proofreaders to improve their work. Proofreaders are in high demand and you can find work on many different platforms.

Even the most experienced writers can make mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Therefore, hiring a proofreader can be very useful for almost anyone.

If you want to find a proofreading job online, I suggest you join it. In this workshop you will learn how to start a freelance proofreading business.

2. Virtual assistant

One of my first side jobs was as a virtual assistant and it was a fun and flexible way to make money. Even though you have a boss when you are a VA, many of the tasks you do will require you to take over and complete them yourself in your own home.

A virtual assistant is someone who helps people remotely with office tasks. It can be from your home or on the go. It can include things like answering emails, setting up meetings, and managing social media accounts.

This job can pay you more than $50,000 every year.

3. Accountant and financial adviser

Accountants are people who keep track of all things related to money for businesses, such as recording sales, keeping records of expenses, and creating financial reports.

This is a job where you can work alone and the typical salary is $40,000+ per year. In addition, you will mainly deal with numbers and not people.

You can join a free workshop that focuses on finding virtual accounting jobs and how to start your own freelance accounting business by registering here for free.

4. Blogger

Blogging is a great way to make money while being self-employed. It's one of the reasons I really enjoy it haha! I get to work alone, for myself, and I can choose the projects I want to work on.

As a blogger, you write content that others can read online. You can choose what you want to write about and also how you want to make money blogging because there are so many different options (like affiliate marketing or displaying ads).

You can start a successful blog on a specific topic like finance, travel, lifestyle, family and many more.

Blogging is my main source of income and it has completely changed my life. I have the freedom to travel when I want, set my own schedule and be my own boss.

Since I started Making Sense of Cents, I have made over $5,000,000 from my blog. I earned this money by working with companies through sponsored partnerships, affiliate marketing, display ads, and selling online courses.

5. Delivery driver

Delivery drivers pick up and drop off packages. And most of the time they get to work by themselves because they are alone in the vehicle.

A delivery driver can drive a car, truck or even a bike, depending on the company they work for. They usually don't have a boss following them around all day, nor do they have to deal with many customers for long periods of time.

6. Book reviewer

Book reviewers read books and share their thoughts in book reviews.

There are websites where you can get paid to share your book reviews and you can earn money via PayPal or bank transfer and sometimes you get to keep the book you reviewed.

They don't just want positive reviews, they want to know what you really think! You see, authors and publishers like to send out free copies of their books so they can get honest opinions. Like us, they know it's helpful to read reviews before deciding whether a book is worth it.

Some sites that pay for book reviews include Online Book Club, Kirkus Media, and BookBrowse.

7. Deliver RVs or cars

You can earn money by traveling around the country delivering vehicles to people and dealers. Sometimes you will tow the vehicle and other times you will drive it.

If you want a job with minimal human interaction, this might be a good one to look into as you are mostly alone. You simply pick up the vehicle, drive yourself and then drop it off.

You must have a clean driving record for this job. Those who do this type of work can earn around $300-$400 (or much more!) for each vehicle they deliver. It depends on the distance they are traveling and what is being transported.

8. Digital or graphic designer

A graphic designer is someone who creates designs for others such as people and businesses.

As a digital designer, you might produce things like images, prints, planners, t-shirt designs, calendars, business card designs, social media graphics, stickers, logos, and more.

9. Transcriber

The main job of an online transcriber is to listen to video or audio files and then write down everything that is said, a process known as transcription. The goal is to write down exactly what you hear, without spelling, grammar or punctuation errors.

There are also many different types of transcribers – legal, general, and medical.

This job requires strong writing and listening skills and you can work from home completely alone.

Online transcribers make an average of around $15 to $30 an hour, with new transcribers on the lower end.

10. Affiliate Marketer

Affiliate marketers share products or services with their followers for a commission. You do this by placing a link on your website, blog or social media (such as Instagram). When people use this link to buy something, you get a commission.

For example, if you share a link to a book on Amazon and someone buys it through your link, you will earn some money. Companies like Amazon want people like you to help them sell stuff, so they like to work with you because it helps them.

If you get someone to sign up through your special link, the company will give you a commission for telling others about their product. It's like a small thank you for your help!

This is one of my favorite work from home jobs that I do full time!

11. Flipper Flea Market

They find flea market fins at flea markets, yard sales, and thrift stores for a bargain and then resell them for a profit. This job requires a good eye for valuable items and the ability to research market value.

Finding items to resell might be one of the best jobs on this list because we all have stuff around the house that we could probably sell. Plus, there are always things you can buy cheap and possibly sell at a profit.

If you are looking for a solo job, this is a great opportunity to look into further.

I recommend signing up for this great webinar, turn your passion for going to thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets into a profitable sale in as little as 14 days that will help you learn how to make money flipping items too.

12. Sell prints on Etsy

Creating and selling digital prints on Etsy is a great way to freelance and make money.

Creating printables can also be pretty hands-off because you only need to create one digital file for each product and you can sell it as many times as you want. Getting started is quite affordable as all you need is a laptop or computer and an internet connection.

Printables are digital items that customers can download and print at home. They can include things like bridal showers, grocery shopping checklists, budget planners, invitations, wall art printables, and patterns.

I recommend signing up for the free workshop: How to Make Money Selling Prints. This free training will give you great ideas of what you can sell, how to get started, costs and how to sell.

13. Amazon Seller

Selling items on Amazon is a job where you work alone (mostly) and don't have to deal with customers face-to-face.

Even if you're new to selling on Amazon, you can make money selling home goods, books, electronics, and more.

If you are interested in learning about starting a business on Amazon, you can join this free training that will teach you how to sell products on Amazon and earn around $100 to $500 every day.

14. Photographer

Photographers work for themselves and most of the time this job can be done without talking to anyone. Almost all tasks can be done with just the camera and then upload the photos to the web.

Photo sites are some of the most popular ways for photographers to sell their images. These are sites where customers can purchase images for websites, TV shows, books, social media accounts, and more. There are photos I purchased in this blog post and you can view them to see an example.

One great thing about photo sites is that they can be a great form of passive income. You can take photos, upload them and earn money from the older photo for months or even years in the future. No need to talk to anyone because everything is online and mostly automated.

Some stock photo websites include Shutterstock, iStock, DepositPhotos, and Dreamstime.

15. Administrator of social networks

Social media managers post to business social media accounts with the goal of bringing in new customers and helping the business grow.

Social media managers can post an image or video of a product or company, join a viral trend and get more views (like on TikTok), answer common customer questions, and more.

This includes social media platforms such as

• Tick Tock,

• Pinterest,

• Instagram,

• Twitter,

• and Facebook.

• Youtube

• Linkedin

Salary can vary and this job can be part-time or full-time.

16. Landscaper

A landscaper improves and maintains outdoor areas, for example by tending the lawn, planting flowers or even renovating the entire outdoor space (eg to make it pleasant to sit outside and have company).

If you are interested in a job where you work outside alone, this is one to consider as you will be outside and working alone a lot. Customers may talk to you occasionally, but you're mostly alone.

Landscapers work on homes, apartment complexes, businesses, or anywhere else.

17. Data entry clerk

Data entry workers enter, update, and review information in databases or spreadsheets. They write information like numbers and names into computers to keep things organized and recorded.

This work can sometimes be done remotely and alone, with minimal supervision or interaction with customers.

Data entry jobs typically pay around $15-$20 per hour.

18. Editor

Editors review and improve written content for clients and usually work alone as they spend most of their time editing content.

Their job is to read articles, blog posts, ads, books and more to make them better. They correct any mistakes in grammar or spelling and help the words flow smoothly. Editors typically earn between $40 and $60 per hour.

19- Freelance writer

Freelance writers write content for clients such as blog posts, advertising and more. Freelance jobs where you work alone are common because you are given a topic to write about by the client and you can get feedback when you are done (such as paragraphs to improve or add). But that's usually as much human interaction as you're going to get if you want it.

You can find different writing jobs on platforms like Upwork and Fiverr, or even find clients yourself.

I was a freelance writer for many years before transitioning to a full-time job writing here at Making Sense of Cents. It's a great career where you can work from home mostly by yourself.

20. Translator

Translators translate written content from one language to another, requiring fluency in at least two languages. Freelance and remote opportunities are available.

If you know another language, you may be able to find a job from home where you can earn money by reading and translating books. Another option is to get paid to proofread or edit translated books to ensure they read fluently and accurately.

There are many places where you can find translation jobs such as UpWork, Babelcube, Today Translations, Ulatus, Fiverr and more.

21. Computer programmer

Computer programmers write and maintain computer software, often working on projects alone.

They use coding to tell computers what to do and create all sorts of things like apps, games and websites.

22. Canva Template Designer

Creating and selling Canva templates online allows you to work independently.

A Canva template is like a pre-made design that you can use for things like creating posters, Pinterest pins, eBooks, or presentations. It's like having a useful starting point if you're not super good at designing things from scratch. Canva templates include blank spaces where you can insert your own words and images, and you can also change colors and fonts to make them exactly how you want them. They are really useful for people who want their stuff to look nice without spending a lot of time on it.

Creating and selling Canva templates can be a great way to make extra money because you only need to create them once and then sell them as many times as you want.

23. Voice Over Actor

A voice actor is a person whose voice you hear but don't see in YouTube videos, radio commercials, educational videos, and more.

Voice-over actors often work directly from their homes!

Voice actors don't need experience for this job (it helps in the end, yes). Instead, they need to have the voice that society is looking for.

24. Truck driver

Truck drivers are people who move things from one place to another. Truck drivers need a commercial driver's license (CDL) to perform this job. This job often involves long hours of independent work.

The salary for a truck driver can depend on things like the type of stuff they move and the miles they have to drive. They can usually earn between $45,000 and $75,000 or even more per year.

25- UPS driver

UPS drivers deliver packages to people's homes and businesses. They mostly do it alone, alone in their trucks.

UPS drivers make a good income, earning around $30-$45 an hour or more, depending on how many years they have worked at UPS and where they work.

26. Get paid for SMS

When you get paid to text, many times you'll talk to someone else, but it's all done via text.

Some jobs may include:

• • Text therapy or a coach
• • Answering questions such as if you are a mechanic, doctor, lawyer, vet, home professional, appraiser, computer expert
• • Customer support

27. Explorer

Taking online surveys and answering questions for focus groups is not a full-time job, but it can be a way to make extra money.

You share your thoughts and answer simple questions, and in return you can get cash or rewards like Amazon gift cards.

Some of the survey companies I recommend signing up with and the best paying survey sites include:

1. American consumer opinion

2. Survey Junkie

3. Swagbucks

4. InboxDollars

5. Brand Surveys

6. Pine cone research

7. The Rebel Award

8. User Interviews – These are the highest paying surveys with an average of around $60.

28. Twitch Streamers

Twitch is a website where you can earn money by playing video games, live streaming online, and more. A streamer may be able to make money from their own home and all by themselves. Yes, they need to live stream their lives, but they are their own boss.

There are many ways to make money on Twitch, such as paid subscriptions, display ads, selling merchandise (like t-shirts and mugs), and more.

Some of the most successful streamers on Twitch make hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars every year, but it's important to know that most don't make much at all.

29. Google Evaluator

A search engine rater, also known as a Google rater, is a person who looks at websites and blogs and gives them a score based on how good and useful they are to Google.

You don't need to be tech savvy or have a great background for this job. Google actually wants regular people like you to rank websites. Plus you can do it in your own language. Google works in many different countries, so you can help right where you are.

30. Actuary

An actuary is a financial expert who helps businesses identify and manage their risks related to money, such as insurance, pensions and investments.

They use math and statistics to predict what might happen and help companies make smarter financial decisions.

Actuaries can earn a good salary, and as they gain more experience and pass more exams, they can earn even more money. Depending on where they work and how experienced they are, actuaries earn an average salary of $70,000 to more than $100,000 each year.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about self-employed jobs

Here are answers to common questions about finding a job where you work alone.

1-What are jobs without interaction? What jobs allow me to work independently?

Yes, there are jobs where you don't have to talk to people much. For example, being a night shift watchman, transcriber or photographer.

How can I work alone from home?

There are jobs where you can work from home by yourself, such as blogger, copywriter or computer programmer.

2-What are the jobs where you work alone without education?

Many jobs don't require a bachelor's or master's degree (a college degree will work for many on the list above) and offer opportunities to work independently. Mowing lawns, painting houses, fixing cars or walking dogs often do not require formal education and focus more on skills and

3-What crafts can a person do independently?

Trade jobs that you can do on your own include carpentry, welding or plumbing. These professions usually require specific skills or certifications, but may offer opportunities to work independently.

4-Are there any tech positions ideal for people who prefer to work alone?

Yes, there are technical positions that can work well for people who want to work alone, such as web developers, software engineers, or data analysts. These roles typically involve problem solving and working independently, although there may be instances where collaboration is needed from time to time.

5-What jobs can be done in isolation without the need for experience?

Jobs like house cleaning, surveying, and flipping at a flea market can be good places to start for entry-level jobs.

6-Which part-time jobs are best for lone workers?

Many of the jobs in this blog post can be done on a part-time basis, such as any freelance work, house cleaning, dog walking, and surveying. That's one of the joys of many of the jobs above - you get to choose your schedule.