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This one hit, and I had to sit on it for a minute. Former artist and INTJ here. Vibe on not wanting to engage with people or being customer/people facing.
You might want to look for work in data entry or at a data center, it's tedious but can be therapeutic (from experience). There are a lot of industries here in Seattle, so you can pick one that aligns to your hobbies. But as someone who is prone to be avoidant of social interactions, you may need to build a "mask".
A mask is essentially a persona you put on that allows you to be great at tasks that would normally create stress. I got into consulting somehow (long story) but I still put on my consultant mask on before meetings or events. I'm suddenly confident, informed, and conversational. My social battery drains faster with the mask on, but I get the job done. Be mindful of your energy and what you need to recharge.
Eventually you have a spin wheel of masks, that allow you to more easily engage while not draining your social battery. In the process of dealing with the anxieties stemming from working with humans, you'll pick up a lot of skills people with big degrees don't have.
Unfortunately - the type of work you're looking for, low human engagement, is highly likely to be automated or replaced by ai. You'll need to hone your ability to connect and communicate with others via the masks. You build real world skills people value.
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