Post by thelittleredm on May 27, 2015 15:41:17 GMT -5
ISTJ over here and yeah, definitely me! I always feel bad about not seeming more expressive with my emotions towards people. DH comments on it from time to time and it's usually when I feel like I'm being very expressive Lol So goes. I have no idea what DH's type is, but whatever it is works well most of the time.
I'm an ISTJ. Have been every time I've taken the test. And I'm like super ISTJ- nowhere near borderline on any of the characteristics. And it definitely fits me really well.
We actually had to take real test during med school orientation. They used it as part of our training on working in an clinical team with different personality types and working with different types of patients.
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Post by roastytoasty on May 27, 2015 17:13:20 GMT -5
I scored INFJ. I usually do, but sometimes INTJ. I really don't like people very much (extreme introvert doesn't help) so I feel like the T is more accurate I care for the people I'm close to, but the general public not so much.
This is why I love the Internet. Interaction without actually interacting. Perfection!
ESTJ - The Guardian. "Take-charge people" - systematic, practical and straight-forward, expressive, committed to their job, relationship and community. Because they value social order, they can sometimes be too rigid or critical. Definitely true to me, although I think I am pretty close to the cusp of Introvert rather than Extrovert (depends on the day).
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ESFJ today, but sometimes it is ENFJ. I guess it depends on my mood when I take the test or the test I take. Either way, both actually fit me pretty well. However, I tend to think that we would see something of ourselves in many of these descriptions if we had gotten that result.
This!! On the "actual" Myers-Briggs I am an ENFJ but this test gave me ESFJ (with the lowest confidence on the N I can see how tests with fewer questions can give me an S). I am the purest definition of an extrovert, people energize me and excite me whereas being alone can be very draining. I love this thread!
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Yessss first INFJ! My college roommates and I were obsessed with our Myers Briggs personality. We had it mapped out on our fridge, ha. I'm an INFJ through and through. Also edit to add - my description is the Counselor. I'm a Social Worker in my career and the definite protector among my friends and family.
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Twins!! Except I'm not a social worker... but definitely the protector among my peeps.
Yes!!! I'm a psychologist who works in mental health. I *may* make all my friends and family do this test too (among various other assessments). I find a lot of research tends to support the relationship between personalities and professions people end up in. I honestly feel my job is more of a passion than a job
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I got INFP - The Idealist. I think it's accurate. I detest confrontation and am pretty flexible, unless I completely disagree with the idea being presented.
I'm an INFP too!
My degree is in psychology and I worked in social work for awhile, but no longer.
I had MH take the test too. He asked me if he was my "cause". I said no, you're my project.
Post by westisleflower on May 27, 2015 19:35:58 GMT -5
Another ISFJ here, it descibes me realllllly well but I don't really like some the company I'm allegedly in:
"FAMOUS ISFJs:
Jimmy Carter, Mitt Romney, Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, Anthony Hopkins, Christopher Walken, Kim Kardashian, *sigh*, Halle Berry, 50 Cent, Kanye West-ick, Kate Middleton (YAY!!), Gwyneth Paltrow-boooo"
ESFJ here. Makes sense since I teach kindergarten (caregiver) and control every aspect of their day. As I get older I don't give a shit what others think however. There was a lot that I could relate too. My family and friends would probably agree that I am empathetic and have always taken care of everyone.
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The considering other's feelings part. I'm ridiculously empathetic to the point that it's occasionally a problem.
See that's the part that explains me best. I get uncomfortable when people talk about feelings. I also get annoyed when the get in the way of getting work done. I think I'm going to print the description and just pull it out when people start talking feelings.
See that's the part that explains me best. I get uncomfortable when people talk about feelings. I also get annoyed when the get in the way of getting work done. I think I'm going to print the description and just pull it out when people start talking feelings.
I need to print it and hand it out to new coworkers as a warning!
For me, other people's emotions just make me feel awkward. i never know what to say and sometimes I know a hug is what they really need, but I don't like to hug people. So it's just uncomfortable sometimes, not all the time though.
I learned to like hugging because its sometimes all I can do. Hugging will at least do something to make them feel better rather just sitting there watching them awkwardly. But at work, when you really can't hug or it's inappropriate, that's what I hate. Really hate. I avoid those situations like the plague.
See that's the part that explains me best. I get uncomfortable when people talk about feelings. I also get annoyed when the get in the way of getting work done. I think I'm going to print the description and just pull it out when people start talking feelings.
I need to print it and hand it out to new coworkers as a warning!
For me, other people's emotions just make me feel awkward. i never know what to say and sometimes I know a hug is what they really need, but I don't like to hug people. So it's just uncomfortable sometimes, not all the time though.
Oh well if awkwardness with feelings is what they mean, then I have that. I can empathize with people, but never know what to do or say. I finally figured out that "I'm sorry" works okay. It's lame and trite, but I've learned that people don't care much what you say, but saying something is nice.
INTJ love!! I did this about 8 years ago and it really helped me love my personality. I have always been tenacious and intense, and those are not viewed as great qualities in girls and women. Taking the test and reading the description and thinking "OMG that is so me" really helped me feel good about myself like seeing a normal body on a commercial instead of a supermodel. I just felt like I was ok just how I am
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