Introversion and the Workplace

There's been an obvious pattern of events that have taken place in my young life. Once I am employed by a company, I am revered as a great worker, organizer, meeting goals quickly, completion of task (always), but there is one thing that seems to irk the employers and some co-workers; my overwhelmingly threatening quietness. I've heard things from, I haven't opened up and told all of my business, to the boss not knowing who I really am. This introversion of mine works this way; I rather not have small talk but I will to appear more friendly even though friendliness and small talk don't usually have to go hand in hand. I also don't involve myself in others drama, nor do i care to know what negative things are taking place in my bosses or coworkers lives. I am absolutely fine with my own company but at the same time I love meaningful conversations. It doesn't make sense for me to feign for attention from others except for when it comes to my work performance. This introversion is a reminder for me to be myself, and if something feels like I am uncomfortably not being myself for the entertainment or non- work related judgement of others, I can skip that. Quiet people are often labeled as dumb, having a bad attitude, or not being friendly or approachable. My problem is that when these labels were smacked at me, I've been able to defend myself in the most aggressive manner. Yes! I speak up and out to others' surprise. Nervousness erupts and I become more of a question mark. I'm even more of a mystery that must be solved or else. So once again I find myself out the door of a workplace that had nothing to do with my passions or degree, just a place to earn money and somewhat network with others, so why do I feel so bad afterwards? When reoccurring events happen in our lives, how many times do we sit down and listen to what the universe is trying to spell out for us? I've had people tell me that I would be great entrepreneur , good as my own boss, good at writing and creative arts, and following my passions. I'm thinking that more of my extroversion would be extended to others if I were truly going after my dreams, and doing what I love to do. Anything that needs to be done by me, should be done with passion because without the passion, I'll just be having the same disappointing results. I'm ready for new things, and so it shall be.