--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'll do something, get into some kind of…" description: "\"I'll do something, get into some kind of work where talk don't count. Maybe I'll just be a mechanic in a shop. I don't know. I guess I don't care much...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bf/sherwood-anderson-2780_care_i-ll-do-something-get-into-some-kind-of_2856513.jpg" --- # I'll do something, get into some kind of work where talk… ![“I'll do something, get into some kind of work where talk don't count. Maybe I'll just be a mechanic in a shop. I don't know. I guess I don't care much. I just want to work and keep quiet. That's all I've got in mind.” quote by Sherwood Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bf/sherwood-anderson-2780_care_i-ll-do-something-get-into-some-kind-of_2856513.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bf/sherwood-anderson-2780_care_i-ll-do-something-get-into-some-kind-of_2856513.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0bf/sherwood-anderson-2780_care_i-ll-do-something-get-into-some-kind-of_2856513.jpg) > “I'll do something, get into some kind of work where talk don't count. Maybe I'll just be a mechanic in a shop. I don't know. I guess I don't care much. I just want to work and keep quiet. That's all I've got in mind.” [Sherwood Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherwood-anderson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The narrator seeks quiet, low‑key work to avoid scrutiny and conversation. **In simple terms:** He wants simple, silent work. Key Takeaway Find a job that fits your comfort level. Themes work silence contentment Mood introspective neutral Type career psychological When to use this quote - manual labor - remote work - quiet environments Key Concepts employment social anxiety self‑identity Questions to Reflect On - What drives your desire for quiet work? - How can you balance solitude and social interaction? A Different Perspective Avoiding engagement may limit growth. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Care](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/care/) [Mechanic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/mechanic/) [Mind](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/mind/) [Psychology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/psychology/) [Work](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/work/) ## Related quotes > [“I'm a heart surgeon, sure, but I'm just a mechanic. I go in and I fuck around and I fix things. 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