Does anyone else get this, When I’m in a conversation, I don’t really want to talk to the person as much as I just want the point to be made and the conversation be over? Is that introv or a-social?

Anyone else just roam around a city just to be around people but not have to interact with them?

I'm an introvert and love consulting and my current job. On my projects, I've good relationships with people in my team. While I progress in my career, I worry if I can be a good talesman. Th… more

After traveling the whole week, it feels great to relax and stay in. Wouldn’t trade it for anything else.

Actually don’t mind working weekends. It’s peaceful and quiet and I can be super productive. I’d work every weekend if it meant I never had to attend another team dinner or happy hour 😅

I’m an INTJ but have been thinking that I may be on the autism spectrum. Anyone else have similar thoughts or experience? I don’t think I would pursue a diagnosis but it would explain a lot of things.

INTJ here. INTJ is allegedly the most common personality type in consulting, but I have a really hard time shedding my “lone wolf” disposition to work well in teams. Anyone else? Any advice?

Where are my fellow INTJ's? What service area did you find yourself in and how do you like it?

Who else is staying in this Friday?

Oh, the beauty of the solo Sunday brunch ☺️🍳

I seriously dream about quitting after every mandatory 3 hour dinner. Love my work and I’m good at it but I can’t fucking take the mandated socializing. I’m so miserable. Is there anything I can do?

Does anyone else get treated like a weirdo since you prefer to do things alone since other people suck at logistics? Things like meetup times, travel bookings, splitting bills, etc.

Alright. I want to get some perspective. How many men in this introvert bowl are men? Whenever I speak about my introversion, people say ‘mostly girls are shy’. WTF!
- A proudly introverted man here.

Team dinner needs to die 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

Thank you for having this bowl. I just joined and have a sudden surge of comfort that there are others like me in this industry. Are there any other resources that I should know of?

Ways to overcome fear of public speaking? At times I stutter when I introduce myself and am sick of it

Networking...

I have the hardest time doing this. I do well with folks on my own project, but going to events to make random small talk with new people just isn’t me. How do you all handle it?

What’s it like to be a married introvert? I worry I will get super annoyed w spending so much time w someone. Female 🐠 here and get low key annoyed w neediness. Wondering if related to introversion.

Just joined a new firm 2 weeks ago. Today one of the directors told me "omg you're so quiet. Didn't even know you're here". Ugh how do you socialize more in a work place? My cubi… more

How do I get more involved in team room conversations? Any practical tips? I have good comebacks in my head just have trouble voicing them

Does introverts ever make Partner/MDs?

I really want to be an extrovert. I love partying and love to be the center of attention (when it's good), but I just succumb to awkwardness and speechlessness when I am put in such a situation. C… more

Not sure this has to do with introversion, but I like doing activities alone, whether travel, concerts, sporting events. Just hate getting dragged in others’ pace

I feel overwhelmed on the wknds after being on all wk. I have a lot of friend and family grps at home and feel like I’m letting them down b/c I am too mentally tired to hang (contd)

I dislike (and am bad at) small talk, prefer not to share details about my personal life, etc. How do others navigate team dinners without seeming aloof? So far I simply ask “talkers” questions.

“Quiet”, by Susan Cain