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[–]benevanswalker 14 points15 points16 points 13 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Honestly. Find a sales job. Even if its an inside sales job, making cold calls the amount of new sets you'll open is insane. Being in sales has allowed me to have very minimal AA.
[–]frogma 5 points6 points7 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Sales is easily the best job for what OP's talking about. I've yet to meet a successful guy in sales who isn't also pretty good at talking in general. Even for cold-calls, like you said, you get used to it, and talking to strangers becomes commonplace, so it's not a big deal anymore.
[–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This. I've recently started a sales job and have never been very sociable but this really forces you to get comfortable with people quickly.
[–]bigstuf929 3 points4 points5 points 13 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Honey baked hams hires like crazy for seasonal positions. They set up a kiosk in grocery stores and you greet/sell ham to the customers
[–]_SGP_ 5 points6 points7 points 13 years ago* (1 child) | Copy Link
So you're asking women if they'd like to take your meat home? I can't see how that could be a bad thing!
[–]Epoh 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
They're not interested in your ham, they want the sausage.
[–]leodoestheopposite 5 points6 points7 points 13 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Go to the Mall, all the Malls near you, apply for a job at a retail store.
Apply to store that sells stuff that you are NOT interested on, so that you can concentrate on the people and your skills, not the shit that you sell.
[–]_SGP_ 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Unfortunately there are no malls in my area, it's quite rural here. However a shop assistant is most likely the most accessible job, especially coming into the Christmas season.
[–]leodoestheopposite 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Good choice.
[–]RococoBang 3 points4 points5 points 13 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Restaurants
I have done this before and it is a possibility. It's more likely to find me couples though don't you think?
[–]Sev7enEleven 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Not a terrible thing. Might open your mind more to the fact that a guy and a girl being together doesn't neccesarily mean they're dating (Many won't approach women when they are with guys).
Also, generally speaking, talking to people is good practice, doesn't matter if you're talking to a couple. Make friends :D
[–]kfree187 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I was definitely a little socially awkward before I became a server. Having to introduce yourself to 20 to 30 strangers every night is a great way to get over AA.
[–]tarekiswhat 3 points4 points5 points 13 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Front desk at a gym. Guess what I do all day long.
Edit: Hint 1: nothing Hint 2: talk to girls
[–]_SGP_ 10 points11 points12 points 13 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
but bro I don't even lift :/
[–]tarekiswhat 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
It's not easy to skip a workout when you work at a gym! Get started!
[–]_SGP_ 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Sounds good, but I'm not sure they'd hire a guy before they're SWOLE?
[–]tarekiswhat 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Worth a shot, what's the worst that could happen and it's a pretty nice part time job to have.
[–]_SGP_ 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Thanks! I'll have a check around!
[–]LoveandFreedom 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
Bars and clubs.
[–]poomaloof 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
I agree... If your old enough try to be a bartender. Make sure its like a real bar and not a one that's part of a restaurant.
[–]_SGP_ 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
I was considering this; it's near the top of my list.
Knowing my luck I'd be on the busiest shifts, and never have time to socialise, or miss all the night out.
[–]poomaloof 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I don't think you should look at it like that. I actually work for a start up company and I an considering do this part time. I'm not really worried about the amount of money because I still have a job. But from the people I know that are part time bartenders and work in the business world. They love it. Its fun and you have extra spending cash. sure you have some late nights and its hard work but that's with any job.
[–]LoveandFreedom 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You can do it either way; it's up to you. I schlepped crates of alcohol and worked like a dog and didn't talk to people in one job and a hot bartender made serious passes at me. It's just in the water. You basically have to work to avoid getting laid in those environments; everyone fucks everyone (pardon my French.)
Same with restaurants, come to think of it.
[–]benevanswalker 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Also great girl to guy ratio.
[–]chikinpickle 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Also this. I'm going to go to bartending school this winter.
[–]needz 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Car Salesman.
source: car salesman
[–]_SGP_ 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I was once tempted to do this, but the owner seemed a bit of an ass, and expected my soul in exchange for cash.
[–]needz 6 points7 points8 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah. That'll happen. I get mine back if I sell two more cars though!
[–]vi3tboitim 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Working at a coffee shop did wonders for me.
Another one near the top of my list. plus I love coffee :D
[–]vi3tboitim 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
yeah I found it as a great place to network.
[–]chikinpickle 2 points3 points4 points 13 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Dude, work in sales or shit work at the movies.
Seriously, I worked at the movies for two years and got a bunch of chicks (for me at the time). The best part about it is occasionally I will run into another HB I worked at the theatre will show up. And nine times out of ten times she's dtf.
This HB 10 (She was a model) I worked with had Butts as her last name. I called her by that for almost the entire time I worked there. (1.5 years). About four months before I quit I just started calling her by her first name. She ate that shit up, wanted to buy me dinner and all that. Too bad she moved to Texas before I could do anything about it.
Honestly, if I hadn't gotten a job at the movies I would probably be a total neckbeard right now.
[–]Epoh 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
fucks a neckbeard?
[–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It's you. j/k
[–]floorboardninja 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Commenting to remember to check this later when other people answer. I'm in the same boat as you ATM as there aren't too many people to meet when working at your dad's mechanic shop. I'm thinking of trying some local hardware stores as it should be easy to get a job as I have experience working on shit or if that fails (which it won't) maybe a fast food chain or restaurant as people gotta eat so it should provide plenty of people to meet. What did you do for freelance work? I would recommend trying to find something that you have at least a little experience in as it would make it easier to meet others as you won't have to focus on learning a completely new job.
[–]_SGP_ 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I am a freelance photographer and cameraman, and have skills in most digital media sectors. Unfortunately there just isn't enough work relevant to my skills in the area.
[–]preruntumbler 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I worked valet on the weekends for years. Its amazing how much more social it made me. My bosses moto was "kill them with kindness" eg be talkative , polite and funny (repeat the same stolen jokes and youll be fine).
In England we don't really have that job, especially in the rural area I'm from.
[–]four_hour_erection 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Be a doorman at a nightclub/bar. Choose a place with the customer base consisting with the type of people you are interested in getting to know. It is the best opportunity I have found to meet loads of people and learn to start up conversations with anyone about anything.
I think I would enjoy this job but I'm not the biggest guy so would probably be laughed out of the place by the meatheads. I have a few friends who do it, but their life revolves around lifting.
[–]disso2 points 13 years ago [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
Family Video. You'll be encouraged to dress well and greet everyone who comes in. There's something obvious to talk about and you get to meet people who are looking for stuff to do on evenings and weekends. Also, it's not bad for meeting girls who aren't old enough for bars and moms that can't.
[–]_SGP_ 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Another good suggestion for the Americans on here :)
Unfortunately in England I don't have one of these! Also our drinking age is 18; I'm not too keen on meeting 17 year old girls ;)
[–]budguy68 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Some I can think of:
Sales Associate or assistant manager at a mall department store. You meet tons of people and you're required to greet costumers. They tend to hire more now because of the season. Only problem is shit pay and that they mostly hire young decent looking people.
Maybe also a waiter or bartender.
I have a side business but I depend more on my full time job for my source of income.
[–]seedit 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I was going to ask this question yesterday! Good ideas. I'd go for one of the more 'fun' ones. Cold sales calls would be OK but something like bar tending or mall kiosk would be more fun and casual.
My thoughts exactly! Bar, Gym, or Coffee shop are probably the top on my list right now!
[–]WaKa_ 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I work at a high end grocery store as a cashier and one of the people who stands at the customer service desk. This is great because it forces interaction no matter what. I have conversations about peoples lives not just the products within the store.
It even gives you a chance for a #-close. I got one just last week
[–]Untraced 1 point2 points3 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Coffee shop. I worked at a large chain and this is where most of my conversation skills come from.
[–]VinCenzo831 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Wal Mart greeter
[–]mtg4l 0 points1 point2 points 13 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Pretty much any job will work. I worked at a movie theater in college and it definitely helped my social skills. Looking attractive women in the eye and making small talk about movies while they wait for their food is a great way to build confidence.
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