Question

Besides becoming a criminal, what other career choices would you consider to be available for a sociopath? Please support you answer and maintain academic integrity.

Answer 1

Other carrier choices for a sociopath would be-

A. Chef

B. Media Personality

C. Sales Person

A. Chef

Sociopath's work in hectic kitchen to try to create new dishes which might be revolutionary to the public's eye and taste and by this a power generated by the public and controlling it, corrupting it, or being worshipped for creating it and the attention received which in terms greatly appeal to the egomaniac. Where the sociopath can have the authority towards the people .Grandiose Sense of Self which is one of the traits of a sociopath emerges here.

Grandiose Sense of Self - feels entitled to certain things "their right"

B. Media Personality

Media Personality be it be a Radio Jockey or a Television anchor, one trait of a sociopath plays a vital role here which is superficial charm and what better job the egomaniac(self-centered person) than to reside here. To be the main and influential voice for the people which can influence other minds being the face of people's information and entertainment. Self-worth here is tied to the TV rating and the popularity gain,which does not stay for long which can result in eventual downfall of depression.

C. Sales Person

Manipulation is one of the traits of a sociopath. which might help him to generate more sales for the business his working for. and another trait of a sociopath plays a vital role here which is lack of shame . By combining these 2 traits , this might be the right job for a sociopath. By our perspective it might look as a demerit but for generating sales in a huge volume sometimes these trait's are needed in a sales person.