Whats the perfect job for someone like this?

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Whats the perfect job for someone like this?

Likes working alone
Doesn't like to socialise at work
Likes computers
Kind of a stereotype geek

Job ideas please people!

I'll reply to this thread as it seems the most relevant of the three.

Computer Repair is probably the best option in my opinion (the one I'm considering myself as well). Working on a team, but alone, with your own space and fixing hardware, software, or removing viruses. Social interaction to a minimum with somewhat like-minded people, little customer interaction. Seems ideal, but has drawbacks such as pay not being spectacular or little upward movement unless you go into company IT and deal with less of a team and more on your own with one on one/group interaction and more responsibilities.

When I worked as a nurse I used to talk to these technicians who'd come in to fix the printers. Every so often I'd talk to them. They said they pretty much work alone. Their company (Samsung, HP, Ricoh, etc) gets phone calls for jobs and they just drive around and fix them. (Personally, I think they half-fix the printers because they're there attending to it every two months).

Since computer repair is a dead/dying/low-end job these days, the other suggestion of being a travelling printer repair guy or certified brand laptop warranty repair guy are good choices!

Heck... not a bad idea! I thought about it many years ago... never pursued it. I wish I had.

The people who repair the machines and computers at the radiation clinics for cancer treatment get paid very well and drive from clinic to clinic. One of them told me he makes about $3,000 per visit, and makes quite a few visits per month, sometimes more than one a day. It is very specialized though.

Research analyst. My sister does that, actually does a lot of work from home, has team meetings but then it's up to her to find the relevant material & that's a solo job.

Insurance actuarial...estimates the damage on cars & houses & whatever.

Music/sound technician

Shipping and receiving in the parts trade. I mostly work independently and mostly just deal with couriers. Part techs, and mechanics. They seem to either ignore my quirks or just don't notice. The only thing I need to do is ensure my job is done in a timely manner and my warehouse is organized. I do use the computer a lot and have the option of communication via email as well as doing automated courier calls online such as UPS and FedEx online. I schedule the pickups online electronically.

CAD technician is a pretty good one.