ISFJ

Hmmmmmmmmm

ISFJ - The Nurturer
 

First one in the door to the Alanon meeting -

The ISFJ feels a strong sense of responsibility and duty. They take their responsibilities very seriously, and can be counted on to follow through. For this reason, people naturally tend to rely on them. The ISFJ has a difficult time saying "no" when asked to do something, and may become over-burdened. In such cases, the ISFJ does not usually express their difficulties to others, because they intensely dislike conflict, and because they tend to place other people's needs over their own. The ISFJ needs to learn to identify, value, and express their own needs, if they wish to avoid becoming over-worked and taken for granted.

ISFJs need positive feedback from others. In the absence of positive feedback, or in the face of criticism, the ISFJ gets discouraged, and may even become depressed. When down on themselves or under great stress, the ISFJ begins to imagine all of the things that might go critically wrong in their life. They have strong feelings of inadequacy, and become convinced that "everything is all wrong", or "I can't do anything right".

The ISFJ is warm, generous, and dependable. They have many special gifts to offer, in their sensitivity to others, and their strong ability to keep things running smoothly. They need to remember to not be overly critical of themselves, and to give themselves some of the warmth and love which they freely dispense to others.

I am, as usual, an INTJ and very much so.

I am an educator, post secondary. I have been an administrator and a consultant although not management per se, revenue and practice management for physicians.

My career set is . . .
management consultant
economist
scientist
computer programmer
environmental planner
new business developer
curriculum designer
administrator
mathematician
psychologist
neurologist
biomedical researcher
strategic planner
civil engineer
intellectual properties attorney
designer
editor/art director
inventor
informational-graphics...designer
financial planner
judge

INFP
 

Planning on getting an MSW, but for now...I'm working in accounting and I really don't care for it at all...but it pays the bills...well, almost! LOL

INFP - Questor

INFPs are idealistic, self-sacrificing, and somewhat cool or reserved. They are very family and home oriented, and have a high capacity for caring. High sense of honor derived from internal values. 1% of the total population.

Information-graphics...designer
college professor
researcher
legal mediator
social worker
holistic health...practitioner
occupational therapist
diversity manager
human resource...development specialist
employment development...specialist
minister/priest/rabbi
missionary
psychologist
writer/poet/novelist
journalist
editor/art director
organizational development...specialist

INFJ: "Author". Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. These are serious students and workers who really want to contribute. They make good therapists, general practitioners and ministers.

ISFJs (Conservator) are service and work oriented and are very loyal. They make good nurses, teachers, secretaries, and librarians. 6% of the total population.


counseling
ministry
library work** worked in this industry
nursing
secretarial
curators
bookkeepers
dental hygienists
computer operator
personnel administrator
paralegal ** worked in this industry
real estate agent
artist
interior decorator
retail owner **did retail sales
musician
elementary school teacher ** taught at the University level
physical therapist
nurse
social worker
personnel counselor
alcohol/drug counselor


Wow what a telling test. I'm not sure I agree with everything it ultimately comes up with, but it was fun to look in to.

INFP
 

INFPs generally have the following traits:

Strong value systems
Warmly interested in people
Service-oriented, usually putting the needs of others above their own
Loyal and devoted to people and causes
Future-oriented
Growth-oriented; always want to be growing in a positive direction
Creative and inspirational
Flexible and laid-back, unless a ruling principle is violated
Sensitive and complex
Dislike dealing with details and routine work
Original and individualistic - "out of the mainstream"
Excellent written communication skills
Prefer to work alone, and may have problems working on teams
Value deep and authentic relationships
Want to be seen and appreciated for who they are

The INFP is a special, sensitive individual who needs a career which is more than a job. The INFP needs to feel that everything they do in their lives is in accordance with their strongly-felt value systems, and is moving them and/or others in a positive, growth-oriented direction. They are driven to do something meaningful and purposeful with their lives. The INFP will be happiest in careers which allow them to live their daily lives in accordance with their values, and which work towards the greater good of humanity. It's worth mentioning that nearly all of the truly great writers in the world have been INFPs.

Possible Career Paths for the INFP:

Writers
Counselors / Social Workers
Teachers / Professors
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Musicians
Clergy / Religious Workers
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Yes, I am one of those!
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personalitypage.com site has lots of other goodies about your type including what kind of lover you make ;) when you google your type, it should come up (going to the main site is a bit harder to find your type)

Well not satisfied and using some of the ISFJ characteristics I went net surfing. One thing I noticed is the descriptor for this personality type is not always the Conservator, it is sometimes the Defender, the Nurturer, the Protector/Guardian. I guess it just depends on who you ask. Also the personality traits are more positive than the ones on this particular test. I got curious and did a quick search of ISFJ and that's what I found. So don't rely on just one definition, it may be not the best, of course we don't know which is the "best". It is probably a combination of all definitions.