Career Options for Impatient People
Those who tend to be impatient may prefer careers that are fast-paced, have many different job duties and/or have minimum interactions with people who could potentially cause them to be impatient and frustrated. They may also enjoy working with their hands to stay busy and completing projects and tasks that have definitive steps and results. Below we discuss a few of the jobs that may be a good match for impatient people.
| Job Title | Median Salary (2020)* | Job Growth (2019-2029)* |
|---|---|---|
| EMTs and Paramedics | $36,650 | 6% |
| Construction Laborers | $37,080 | 5% |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $53,380 | 6% |
| Writers and Authors | $67,120 | -2% |
| Floral Designers | $29,140 | -20% |
| Grounds Maintenance Workers | $32,220 | 10% |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Information for Jobs for Impatient People
EMTs and Paramedics
EMTs and paramedics work in a very fast-paced environment as they respond to emergency calls and do not work with their patients for very long, likely minimizing their chances of getting impatient. These professionals have to quickly assess their patients and determine the best treatment, which they often need to administer in an ambulance while transporting the patient to the nearest hospital. They then relay any important information concerning the patient and treatment to doctors and nurses at the hospital and document the incident in reports. EMTs and paramedics have to be licensed after completing a postsecondary program in the field.
Construction Laborers
While construction projects take time to complete, an impatient person may enjoy working with their hands and seeing the tangible results of their hard work as a construction laborer. These workers also perform a wide variety of duties, such as preparing construction sites, unloading materials, digging trenches and operating all kinds of construction equipment, like jackhammers or surveying equipment. Construction laborers must follow construction plans and designs to ensure the project is completed according to its specifications. They usually do not need a formal education, but undergo on-the-job training.
Chefs and Head Cooks
Chefs and head cooks work in fast-paced kitchens and perform many different duties to deliver quality meals to customers. Chefs and head cooks create recipes and menus, make sure they have fresh ingredients available and maintain their kitchen equipment. They also hire, train and supervise kitchen staff and ensure that all health and safety standards are met in the kitchen while preparing food. These professionals may learn their job through an apprenticeship or work experience, while others receive training through culinary school or other postsecondary institutions.
Writers and Authors
Although it takes time to write various writing projects, writers and authors typically work independently at their own pace. They may write content for books, blogs, advertisements, magazines and other media, all of which typically needs to be reviewed by an editor prior to publication. Writers and authors may need to conduct some research to make their work more believable and choose subjects to write about that appeal to a wide audience. They usually need a college degree and some experience in the field.
Floral Designers
Floral designers do need to interact with their customers, but most of their job is working with plants and flowers to create various displays that tend to take a limited amount of time to make. They work with their customers to determine the details of the delivery and make suggestions of which flowers to include in the display based on the customer's budget. Once the style and specifications have been discussed, the floral designers create the display using live or silk flowers and plants, along with ribbons and other accessories. These designers learn on the job and usually have a high school diploma.
Grounds Maintenance Workers
Grounds maintenance workers perform a variety of job duties and typically work independently to complete them, which may appeal to an impatient person. These workers mow lawns, plant flowers and trees, trim trees and shrubs, weed landscaping and remove dead plants. Grounds maintenance workers may also be qualified to apply pesticides, fertilizers and/or herbicides and monitor the overall health of plants. These workers do not need a formal education, but may need a license to apply chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
