Dear Myers and Briggs,
So you’re dead, which may make it a little creepy that I’m writing to you. Sorry about that. I just took your little test thingy-ma-bob. And I’d like to thank you for reaffirming my beliefs that I am, indeed, a crazy person. A person that no one likes. I’m talking no one. Sure ISTJs have their pros, and I’ll go over that in a bit. But wow, those cons are striking. And they fit me like a glove.
What makes up this ISTJ?
- I: Introversion. I’m shy and prefer reflection over interactions with others. This one’s a gimme. Next!
- S: Sensing. I want the tangible information. Facts. Now.
- T: Thinking. Rational thoughts and objective reasoning over feel-good solutions. I wasn’t too far into this category, so maybe I consider both in decisions.
- J: Judging. I want things decided and closed. I hate interruptions (which is so very true).
The Good Stuff
- I’m a great worker. Imagine that. But I’m also very reliable, assuming that task is something I’ve added as part of my duties and decided to take on.
- I’m faithful, loyal, dependable. You know like a dog.
- Once I learn something, I’m freaking awesome at it.
The Nasty Side
- Basically.. I’m a cold hearted beezy.
- If I’m stressed out, I’ll go straight to the extreme that THE WORLD IS ENDING AND MY LIFE IS HORRIBLE!
- I have issues with opening myself up and connecting deeply with others.
That’s the cliff notes. A whole summary of my life is basically presented in the full ISTJ portrait. I realize I shouldn’t blame two dead people for my own personality traits. I’m also aware that it’s just a test and does not box me up and shelf me as this ISTJ character for life. I took this as a prep for a leadership training we’re doing at work. I’ve read through everything I can get my hands on, and it’s a pretty darn accurate portrayal of who I am and how/why I operate. As I’ve been bumbling my way through my life, relationships, and career, it’s nice to see that I have a “default” button. And that’s when I slide into my ISTJ tendencies. Knowing the way I operate, however, will provide me with the knowledge to play up my strengths, take care of my weaknesses, and take over the world! Or just be a more fulfilled human being. You know, baby steps.
Have you ever figured out your personality type (there’s a free test here)? What do you think?
Sidenote: I fancied up my page a bit in an effort to motivate me to write in here more. We’ll see if that actually works. Funny that I’m all dependable according to the above, but have let this whole blog venture fall by the wayside.
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I am INFJ!
So, I think when I took this at training once, I got ENFJ. Just took it on that link and got ESFJ. And not super S, so sounds good. I liked the job suggestions, particularly the last one:
Home Economics
Nursing
Teaching
Administrators
Child Care
Family Practice Physician
Clergy or other religious work
Office Managers
Counselors / Social Work
Bookkeeping / Accounting
Administrative Assistants
LOL.
Fun stuff Steph.
I remember taking this quizzy thing in Biology class in 9th grade! I’m an ESFJ, and one of my suggested career options is Nursing, woo! It’s funny bc they also suggest Social work, which growing up was something I really considered going to school for, but then I realized the majority of a social workers job is paperwork sooo I said nevermind to that
The title of this blog made me laugh, I love me a good crazy tho
lol
Your blog is lookin good! I noticed it as soon as I clicked over!
Oooh your bloggy looks so pretty! Good work, lady! And I love the new tag line! Ahhh cat hair! We’ve got plenty at my house!
I took the quiz and it said I was an ISFP.
I go back and forth between INFJ and ISFJ, but I think the description of the ISFJ is a more accurate portrait of me. There are a couple things on the INFJ profile that resonate though.
i got ENFJ, but i don’t believe it because no one would ever describe me as extroverted!
Also, be happy your work did the personality profiles instead of just handing you a copy of “Who Moved My Cheese?”
I’m intrigued by the “Who Moved My Cheese”!! Sounds so very informative
I think we have a copy of that one if you are interested. I think we have most of the leadership building/introspective books. Ask Andrew!
Rene’
It’s a short, dumb book about how you just need to go with the flow and not hold on to the same way of doing things. I personally think that the business world and life in general is way more complicated than that. I was particularly annoyed when my boss left the copy of it on my desk because the particular situation was that they were asking me to do the work that two people had formerly done, but for the same pay as I did doing half as much work.
Oh, how I love taking quizzes. lol! This was a great post, Steph. My results showed I’m ESFP, and you will die when I tell you what careers they suggested. I feel so ridiculous. hahaha
Fellow ISTJ, I feel your pain. On the other hand, logic and planning skills are invaluable!
We were required to take the long version of the test during our winter break by our Executive Dean.
If he would have asked me, I would have told him that I am an ISTJ… but he didn’t ask and I spent hours on the test.
Did you find the questions rigid?
What is good about all this is learning that there is a reason why you are you.
I don’t think that makes you crazy.
Enjoy the journey.
So I’m going to take this & get back to you on my results. :]
Okay, so I’m an ISFJ.
Whatever that means.
Oh you’re a nurturer. There’s a whole bunch of info here: http://www.personalitypage.com/ISFJ.html
And if you click the links at the bottom you can read about how that impacts your relationships. I found mine rang pretty true.
Love the new blog look!
I think I took this in high school but I don’t remember what I got… For work we have to take the Strengths Finder test, which I actually really liked! It just makes more sense to me.
I’ve gotten SO many different combos over the years. (ALWAYS I and F, though. People are usually surprised that I am an I, but I just say I’m an I that learned to be loud because I’m in a big family.
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I just took it and got ISFP. I think it’s always depending on how I’m feeling at the moment.
My careers?
Graphic designer, Early childhood educator, Religious education – all of which I’ve done at some point so far. Heh.
LOL I love your sum up in the title, you’re too cute! I haven’t done mine in a while but I’m always an INFJ or an ISFJ – I think it just depends on my mood at the time =)
SAMESIES! We both get shit done logically no matter how many over-emotional pansies get in our way.
Yes!! I feel like we should have a secret handshake of some kind.
I’m an INFJ. I swear the description is all this super flattering stuff about how we’re so rare (doesn’t seem to be rare in the blogosphere, though) and intuitive and special, and then there’s a line about how we’ll always be misunderstood and we’ll probably never be happy.
Hahah!! Oh you’re so special, but then they drop the little bombshell that your life will be void of true happiness. You know, just a little caveat.
I am an INTJ, but I think that’s changed every time I’ve taken it! Basically I think and judge. That’s about right. =)
Also, one of the links said, among many others, I am like JFK, Augustus Caesar, and Hannibal Lecter. WHAT?
Well I’m ISFJ. Pretty close. Freaky how well it describes me. That was fun
I’m an ISFJ. I’ve been an ISFJ for EVER. Even if I try to get a different result, I can’t. One of my good friends is really into this test and she knew I was an ISFJ before I even took it. Oh, well.
ISTJ right here. And it’s right on.
I hate when people can’t follow the rules and try to bend them. IT SAYS “KEEP OFF THE GRASS” GET OFF THE EFFEN GRASS OR WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE!!! but I really don’t get where they come up with this “catastrophe mode” they speak about at the end.
Oh my goodness EXACTLY! I have serious issues with people who blatantly break rules, like walking in crosswalks with the little man is red.
This was almost cause for divorce while we were in Paris on our honeymoon. Cale kept wanting to walk across if he saw no cars were coming. I was like Okay.. last thing I want is some policeman yelling at me in French for jaywalking.
ENFJ….yeah we’re night and day
I’ve done this test before but I don’t remember my results. I was definitely E something…
Maybe I’ll go re-take the test now and blog about it. Great blog entry!
Don’t worry. I did the test today out of curiosity and I got INTJ. Now that’s extreme but true! hehehe
I’m kind of obsessed with these tests, both for understanding myself better and for understanding my relationships with other people – when you understand others’ personality types, it makes it so much easier to figure out how to relate, how to word things, how to approach things.
I’m an ESFJ – the Nurturer, the Caretaker, basically I’m the supporter. I won’t have or execute the big ideas, but I’ll be the first one on your team to rally the troops. Also? Dynamite hostess. But then flip side? Always assuming responsibility for others’ happiness.
You’re a beautiful ISTJ, love!