In the world we live in, earning money is something all but the most privileged of us have to consider. Despite living outside of the traditional social dominance hierarchy, sigma males are no exception to this. Just like the rest of us, they too need to make their way in the world of work. Given the unique characteristics of the sigma male’s personality, finding a job he enjoys can often be somewhat of a challenge. Sigma males have a strong sense of what they do and don’t like, so getting them to settle into work that they’re not passionate about is more often than not a fool’s errand. The fact that sigma males hold unique talents and skills mean there are many professions in which they can succeed – and allow them to avoid the careers they are least suited to. Let’s take a look at some of the career paths that sigma males tend to avoid- if you yourself are a sigma male, listen closely, as this advice could save you heading into a career path you’ll later regret!
Service work
Service work – such as bar tendering or waitering, is some of the most gruelling work out there. Often, service workers are subjected to long hours of intensive labour and very little financial compensation. Not only do service workers have to spend long shifts working on their feet, but they also have to remain positive and friendly throughout – making sure to keep customers happy. The long hours and constant need to interact with others are the stuff of nightmares for sigma males, who generally prefer to work in more solitary conditions. What’s more, sigma males like to be deadly honest with those around them, and find it incredibly difficult to put on a superficial act. While this trait benefits them in many areas of life, it’s pretty much the opposite of what makes a good service worker. Sigma males who do choose to work in service may find it extra hard to bite their tongue when a customer treats them with disrespect!
Politics
Politics is all about making change, and keeping the people happy. While sigma males might naturally be drawn to the idea of changing the world for the better, the idea of keeping an electorate happy and on their side is a nuisance that most sigma males wouldn’t be willing to compromise for. In many ways, politics brings with it the expectation for social performance, and this is something to which sigma males are instantly averse. As the lone wolves of society, sigma males simply don’t care what others think of them, and the idea that their position in the world literally depends on their popularity is incredibly disconcerting to a sigma male. Sigma males often do in fact go about changing the world around them in more subtle ways, without going down the path of traditional politics.
Consulting
Working for a consulting firm is known to be one of the most demanding and cut throat professions out there. Highly ambitious and career driven hopefuls all compete for a limited entry spot onto a ladder that never stops. From day one, people in consulting need to consistently prove themselves as dynamic, competitive, and packed with stamina. While working on different projects all the time is something that sigma males in fact love, and is why some are indeed drawn to the world of consulting, the incredibly long hours and need to constantly prove yourself to others are some elements of the profession that many sigma males struggle with. Sigma males prefer to flex their different skill sets in a more self fulfilling way, rather than spend their energy hustling against others to climb a corporate ladder.
Assisting
Being the personal assistant to somebody powerful, or better yet, somebody you admire, is a dream job for many. Getting access to the inner world of those with influence is a unique opportunity and can offer invaluable insight into the profession that most entices you. However, most sigma males would shudder at the prospect of becoming an assistant. As lone wolves, sigma males prefer to live life on their own terms, and hate the idea of being at the beck and call of somebody else. What’s more, sigma males are often rather solitary and do not like to form relationships of dependency. The idea that their entire job is to be depended on by somebody else is enough to make many sigma males nauseous. Sigma males prefer to work solo, and if they have to work with others, they much prefer a collaborative relationship as opposed to hierarchical.
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Hospitality
Hospitality, much like service, is all about making others feel good. And while sigma males get just as much pleasure as the next person from making others happy, it’s not generally something they want their livelihoods to depend on. Sigma males like to be able to take space and distance from the rest of society in order to reflect and recharge, and this is something that becomes far more difficult once your job is to look after others and keep them happy. Sigma males like to interact with others when and where they choose, and rarely pursue careers that force them to interact with the public on a day to day basis.
What unites most of the career paths on this list is the way in which they limit a sigma male’s freedom and force him to interact with others outside the realm of his comfort zone. However, as sigma males are usually highly intelligent and skilled individuals, they tend to perform well no matter what profession they choose to pursue.
