When we get asked about becoming a HGV driver, one of the things we often get asked is \u2018would it be a good career for me?\u2019 And generally we say that if you\u2019re over 18 and have a clean drivers licence, then of course it would be a good option. But sometimes we get asked about personality types, and specifically how well an introvert would be suited to it as a career option. And then, we say it would be a great option! Introverts are often drawn to a life on the road, and today we\u2019re going to explain why.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n To start off, lets\u2019 look at what an introvert is. While the dictionary just describes them a \u2018shy, reticent people\u2019, the reality is they are simply people who prefer to be on their own, or in a small group. In other words, they\u2019re the opposite of an extrovert. Extroverts will often seek out interaction and conversation \u2013 and it\u2019s easy to spot them in a crowded room. They refuel by being around other people, and are usually referred to as \u2018the life and soul of the party\u2019. But introverts? They are often quiet, reserved and thoughtful people, who seek out solitude and peace. Spending a lot of time with other people, especially crowds, can leave an introvert feeling exhausted and drained. They need alone time to be able to recharge, while extroverts refuel by spending time with other people.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Some signs you might be an introvert include:<\/p>\n Of course, introversion is a spectrum, so not all of these might apply to you. But if you recognise a few things within that list, you\u2019re probably an introvert in some way. And if you\u2019re not sure, a few famous introverts that might surprise you include Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steven Spielberg, Mark Zuckerberg and Michael Jordan.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to finding work, introverts can often struggle with some of the more \u2018mainstream\u2019 options. They find working in crowded offices exhausting, and people-facing environments like retail overwhelming. So they are much more likely to be attracted to smaller businesses, or companies who are open to flexible working or working from home. This allows them to limit their time spent in busy environments and unlock their best work. You\u2019ll find a lot of introverts in fields like IT analysis, software engineering, writers, librarians and so on. Introverts often do their best work when left to their own devices, and since they tend to be very self-motivated, that works out well for employers that are able to take a step back.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For the most part, being a HGV driver pairs wonderfully with being an introvert. If you think about it, 85% of their time is spent on the road and in solitude. A long-haul HGV driver can sometimes be on the road for days or even weeks, sometimes without speaking to a single soul between leaving and arriving at their destination. This is something that more extroverted personality types often struggle with \u2013 which is why you\u2019ll find the profession full of introverts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So, is being a HGV driver a good career choice for an introvert? On the whole, we would have to say yes. While the solitude and long hours might not be right for some, for an introvert they are often considered a perk. Introverts enjoy spending time on their own, having their own media (like books or music) to recharge, and get to see a lot of the countryside at the same time. So if you\u2019re an introvert looking for work, we thoroughly recommend looking into HGV driving. And if you would like to know more, just get in touch with us today, and we would be happy to answer your questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When we get asked about becoming a HGV driver, one of the things we often get asked is \u2018would it be a good career for me?\u2019 And […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8071","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-10-31 09:03:20","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8071","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8071"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8071\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8072,"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8071\/revisions\/8072"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8071"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8071"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surreyandhampshirehgvtraining.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8071"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What is an Introvert?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Finding Work as an Introvert<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How Does That fit With HGV Driving?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n