Do you prefer to be left alone to work in peace? No worries. Some people feel that they can be more productive working alone – and some jobs even require a lot of quiet. Although it may seem difficult in the real world nowadays with all the blaring noise and people incessantly chatting, there are jobs out there for people who’d rather be on their own while working. I managed to list some of those jobs in Part 1 of this article, but somehow missed others that actually fit the bill. Enjoy the list!

1. Undertaker. Not exactly a traditional profession, but it does offer a lot of peace and quiet. Sure, you have to communicate with the families, but not for long either. You can have all the serenity you want in this job!

2. Computer Programmers. Creative juice is not the only thing that keeps a computer programmer’s main motor running. They also need to be analytical and logical to come up with a great masterpiece (of code). If you’re a computer programmer, chances are you’d be spending endless hours designing and testing codes; following program flows and computer paths; and evaluating outputs. The intricacy (and most of the time, confidentiality) of the process makes programming a solitary job – both by choice and by necessity – that is best accomplished working in a nice, quiet, comfortable place where you can freely think and put your ideas into form without any disturbance.

3. Masseurs. The massage parlor or spa is a perfect place to release stress and people go there anticipating blissful quiet. Masseurs are expected to help soothe frayed nerves and senses; not make small talk. Silence is a must in spas and massage parlors or clinics to maintain the level of peace, serenity and calmness; just the way you want it.

4. Accountants. Making heads and tails of a client’s financial information need focus and concentration. Preparing financial statements and completing tax documents are sensitive (and yes, mostly confidential) tasks and many prefer to have only one person working on them; so this is rarely a collaborative job. You don’t need to chat with the numbers; you just use your financial expertise to deal with them.

5. Writers. I may be speaking for myself, but I do find I am more able to stimulate my thoughts and get more done when I am in a quiet part of the house, with little to no noise or distractions. After all I do work for myself and if nothing gets done, then it will not be a pretty picture!

Working in utter quiet is undoubtedly beneficial to productivity but it’s not everybody’s cup of tea. If you’re the type who puts much weight on alone time even when working or who needs complete peace to make your creative juices flowing, there are plenty of jobs out there where you can embrace silence and still get things done.

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