#NoThinkingJobs #NonTechnicalJobs #LowStressJobs #CareerOptions #JobSearch
Are you someone who craves a job that requires minimal thinking and stress? Do you have a degree in a field that you’re not particularly interested in pursuing as a career? If so, you’re not alone. Many individuals find themselves in a similar situation, where they have the qualifications for a high-paying job, but the thought of having to think and stress at work is a major turn-off.
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If you have a Computer Science degree and don’t want to work in the technology industry because you dislike thinking about tech and frameworks, there are still plenty of job options available to you. Here are some non-technical, low-stress job options that might align with your preferences and provide a decent living standard:
### 1. Delivery Driver
If you enjoy the idea of a peaceful work environment without the need for constant mental exertion, a career as a delivery driver could be a great fit for you. Whether it’s delivering packages, food, or other goods, this job allows you to spend your workday on the road, listening to audiobooks or music while enjoying the freedom of being away from the confines of an office.
### 2. Janitorial or Custodial Work
If you’ve ever expressed an interest in cleaning as a peaceful and stress-free job, pursuing a career in janitorial or custodial work might be worth considering. This line of work doesn’t demand heavy thinking, and it allows you to work in a quieter environment, maintaining cleanliness and order in various settings.
### 3. Landscaping and Groundskeeping
For those who appreciate spending time outdoors and engaging in physical labor, a job in landscaping and groundskeeping could be a suitable option. This type of work involves maintaining and beautifying outdoor spaces, such as parks, golf courses, and residential or commercial properties, offering an opportunity for a serene and hands-on work experience.
### 4. Production Line Worker
If you value structure and routine in a work environment, a position as a production line worker may be a good match for you. This role typically involves repetitive tasks and minimal decision-making, providing a steady and predictable workday that doesn’t put a heavy mental strain on employees.
### 5. Security Guard
If you prefer a job that offers a sense of responsibility and security without the constant need for critical thinking, working as a security guard could be a viable career choice. This role often involves monitoring surveillance equipment, patrolling designated areas, and ensuring the safety of people and property.
### 6. Floral Designer or Florist
If you have a passion for creativity and aesthetics, a career as a floral designer or florist could provide you with a low-stress, artistic outlet. This role allows you to work with flowers and plants to create beautiful arrangements, providing a sense of calm and fulfillment through artistic expression.
### 7. Truck Driver
Returning to your initial thoughts at school, pursuing a career as a truck driver offers the tranquility of being on the open road, embracing the freedom of a solo travel experience. Whether it’s long-haul or local routes, this job allows for independent work with the opportunity to listen to audiobooks or music while navigating different landscapes.
### 8. Childcare or Elderly Caregiver
For individuals who have a nurturing and compassionate nature, a career in childcare or elderly caregiving could provide a fulfilling and low-stress work environment. This line of work involves supporting and caring for children or older adults, nurturing meaningful connections and providing essential assistance.
### 9. Dog Walker or Pet Sitter
If you have a love for animals and enjoy spending time outdoors, working as a dog walker or pet sitter could offer a peaceful and fulfilling job experience. This role allows for physical activity, time spent with furry companions, and the opportunity to enjoy the serenity of nature.
### 10. Administrative Assistant
While some administrative roles may require critical thinking and problem-solving, there are opportunities for administrative assistants to focus on more routine tasks, such as filing, organizing, and scheduling. This type of position can provide a balanced work environment with less mental strain than other high-pressure office roles.
When considering a transition to a low-stress job that requires minimal thinking, it’s important to be mindful of potential salary adjustments and the overall cost of living in the chosen profession. While some non-technical jobs may offer a lower salary compared to IT-related positions, it’s essential to prioritize your mental well-being and job satisfaction.
As for reeducation options, you have the flexibility to explore vocational training programs or specific certifications that align with non-technical career paths, without necessarily pursuing a university degree. In Germany, there are various vocational training opportunities available, allowing you to gain new skills and qualifications for alternative career paths outside of the technology sector.
💡 The key is to carefully assess your personal preferences, interests, and financial needs, while also considering the demand for non-technical jobs in your local job market. While transitioning to a new career may come with its set of challenges, the potential for a more fulfilling and less mentally taxing work experience could ultimately outweigh the initial obstacles.
Remember, your mental well-being and happiness in your chosen career are invaluable factors to consider. Finding a job that allows you to thrive in a low-stress environment, without the burden of constant critical thinking, is a worthy pursuit. Good luck in your search for the perfect non-technical, low-stress job that suits your needs and preferences!
Building trades can pay well but require far less thinking. They are definitely physically demanding, and I don’t know how things work in Germany, but it’s an option to consider. Electrician or whatever.
Otherwise you’re probably out of luck. Anything that pays well is either hard work or hard to get into because that’s how this thing works.
Trades
Whyd you even get a degree… Could have used that money as a nest egg or avoided loan debt.
>I want a job that requires no thinking
Good news! Employers are looking for workers who require no pay! Seriously, pay is tied to value, and a big chunk of your value is thinking. If you don’t like that, you are doomed to very low paying jobs.
>we are living in a system that doesn’t value work
It does value work; it just values work that involves thinking more than work that involves just physical labor.
What is up with people wanting “no stress jobs” where they “don’t think” while working? Might as well try to get on a welfare program then.
Anything white collar from what I’ve gathered. 😒
How do you feel about drywall? Or plasterboard some other countries call it. Repetitive work you can get very good at. You can listen to whatever you want all day, no one will care.
How about corpo tech help desk? You just go around setting everyone’s stuff up and helping them with the most dumb things like screen settings. Isn’t stressful, doesn’t require much thinking, doesn’t require much experience/education. Also usually has opportunities available because most people leave it asap because it’s the lower range of the pay. Won’t be minimal wage, closer to slightly below average salaries, but you can ask for small raises here and there. Also work hours should be good.
Whatever job you get you will always be learning everyday at. I’m not understanding how it “just dawned on you now” that you will have to keep learning and keeping up with you went to school for. You think just because you got a diploma at school, that’s all the training you need?
Become a code monkey rather than dev, most programmers are code monkeys with no ability to think usually.
I too want free money.
Plenty of openings for corrections officers. Get paid to go to jail every day. And you’re king of the castle since you can walk out every day. Not feeling motivated you can hand out shots to inmates for no reason. No thinking involved. Perfect.
I found my warehouse job like this when I was a LLOP driver. It was repetitive but I liked being left to myself to just get on with it.
Become a dentist
All I can say is if you find a job you enjoy, then the thinking won’t bother you. It’s not necessarily the thinking that you don’t like, but the type of thinking. You might hate computer software stuff, but like something completely different. Hope you find your answer
Well one option is that when you get really good at something, it stops requiring as much thinking, even if it’s a focus-heavy field. Especially if you end up in a CompSci role where you’re expected to do the same things repeatedly. Even hard stuff starts to feel easy once you get up into many years of experience, and then you won’t need to think so much.
Another option – I work with a lot of graphic designers and they are usually able to listen to podcasts etc without it distracting from the design work. I don’t know a lot about the field but maybe that’s a possibility.
I’m the exact same as you. Can be smart learning things I want to learn, but what I *want* to learn changes like daily and I have no control over it… trying to force myself to think about things I don’t want to is actual mental torture.
Unfortunately, thanks to the age of AI a lot of repetitive jobs that don’t require thinking are going to be replaced by Ai soon… but nevertheless, for now some job are still available.
Painting,
Landscaping,
Pest control,
Power washing,
Cleaning houses,
Detailing cars,
Window washing,
Hauling stuff (cdl),
Gutter cleaning,
Basically anything lower skill that is hands on. Your hands/body stays busy and your mind can wonder to whatever you want most of the time.
As you will see most of these jobs don’t pay that much. Good news is ADHD often works well with running a solo business. So I would pick one of the above to learn and then consider running your own solo business. You can make good money that way.
You mentioned truck driving – doesn’t that pay pretty well? Why not do that?
Also the way you talk about this is interesting. My ADHD would make it really difficult for me to do things that require no thinking. I’d get bored very easily. Like I’d rather have to find my way out of a maze every single day than drive a truck on a highway for five hours, personally.
Security guard
So why not just become a truck driver? Get your CDL. There are a lot of truck drivers making over 100k a year
Maybe some government job, but maybe the German government actually makes their employees do work.
How about finding a job you can use your skill but not directly in IT. Something creative lol factory automation or go use yous skills behind the scenes is duuoirt and development at a place like Disneyland.
If not retrain and do something like park ranger
Going to school for Computer Sciences knowing you have no interest in working with Technology? What?
Run for president
I’m at UPS and nobody thinks here. Ever.
I get it after coming out of CompSci degree you don’t want to exert mental effort, but buzzing out mindlessly in a repetitive monotonous job gets old really fucking quick.
Also, you’re going to have to put mental work in at places like trades, it’s just the requirement is usually more spatial rather than analytical.
My recommendation is to become a Cobol programmer. I am a Java/Kotlin/Angular developer and I learn new stuff everyday. But I was a Cobol programmer for 8 years (around 2008) and I worked with code from 1972 and my Cobol version was from 1986. Once you knew how to do everything (that’s not that much compared to to Java/TypeScript etc) it became kinda chill and repetitive, just what you are looking for. Also I heard that companies are looking for Cobol devs and pay is quite good.
Following. Hate the corporate world.
I have ADHD too but like when my brain is crowded with things. Anyways – the best job I had when in uni was working in the kitchens. The background noise drowns everything out and you just focus on scrubbing pans, mopping floors, putting shit in the freezer. I absolutely loved that internship because I was able to space out and get my stuff done.
My uncle had a job where he put the cap on pens. Just pick up pen put cap on, pass to next person.