16 Personalities - Ideal Job/Career for your MBTI type?

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ESTP: 0:57 ISTP: 1:27 INFJ: 2:15 ENFJ: 2:47 ENTP: 3:23 INTP: 4:08 ISFJ: 4:49 ESFJ: 5:14 ENTJ: 5:52 INTJ: 6:30 ISFP and INFP: 7:07 ESFP: 7:53 ENFP: 8:32 ISTJ: 9:02 ESTJ: 9:33 You're welcome

[@hidinginyourcloset]

God bless 💖

[@veronicao4643]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@mushroomfog2509]

Aroace mate 💜💚

[@lilamerican7296]

😍

[@EDOGtv]

wahoo

[@Alisha_Woo]

‘Being the power behind the power’ for an INTJ is perfect.

[@user-of4kk4in9f]

INTJ puppet master.

[@aidanwhunter]

@@user-of4kk4in9f I prefer mastermind, thank you

[@dejowada]

No, its not

[@LilacSnowBun]

I agree. It keeps the people away if you’re not the figurehead.

[@eliseesbjornsson4981]

Completely agree.

[@blackoceancreativeuniverse]

It's such a shame there isn't much demand for professional dragonhunters. I've been training all these years.

[@arty5906]

ENFP

[@blackoceancreativeuniverse]

@@arty5906 huh?

[@Likemotion7]

He's saying you sound like an enfp :D

[@blackoceancreativeuniverse]

@@Likemotion7 lol

[@NoOne-wt6om]

My dream job is being a bed tester. Sleeping on beds to test if they are comfortable and getting paid for that.

[@watamutha]

I totally agree with the INTJ one. I hate being front and center...I dont know why we can't be in leadership positions without being seen. It's like all or nothing.

[@watamutha]

@Ivan Jaros Yeah but to get to that position, you need to be seen first.

[@dariusreedo]

I agree with both of you

[@guchaee3355]

Agree, in a group, I tend to be the type of a mastermind behind the leader. Although i dont get the credit that much, its the satisfaction of completing the task using my way and how I envisioned the outcome.

[@micahroberts8383]

Well, you can be a leader without being seen, as long as you don't mind giving someone else the credit and that person trusts your advice and has the skill to be visible. If you want to be given the accolades, however, then at least some part of you wants to be front and center. That's the whole point of what he was saying in the video.

[@NeptuneMyst]

My bff is an INTJ and he hates leading trainings or meetings. I am an ENTJ. I told him that I love that shit lol.

[@leatherman8357]

I’m INTP, I’m a welder and have been for more than 20 years now. 1, it’s not a people job and I’m mostly alone or with a very small group, my interactions or collaborations are generally with one or two other people at a time. 2, it affords a lot of time for thinking and day dreaming. 3, I have a routine which eliminates having to spend time on useless irrelevant or otherwise unimportant daily details, I do my things as a matter of habit or muscle memory if you will and therefore I’m not exhausting or applying mental resources to things that don’t matter to me. 4, I work 4 days a week which means 3 days to sit at home where all my stuff is like the the things I do actually care about giving me much more time to read learn and investigate subjects of interest. Until they’re no longer of interest and I’m on to the next thing.

[@glueball214]

love 💘 this one

[@rishabhpandey2529]

That's so nice!

[@debjit811]

INTP being an INTP

[@debjit811]

I'm an INTP too and i would also love to have a work where i can get more time to think

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

That's usually the thing. INTPs, unlike ISTPs, hate being pushed around by reality, hence why they tend to eat the same foods and do the same things in the sensory. I don't mind labor or hard work, I just prefer it not be detailed enough so I don't just wander around the room aimlessly.

[@EdgarDizzlewicz92]

I'm an INFP scientist and it's... interesting. When I interviewed for university, my interviewer (a rather eccentric professor) told me that the sciences generally needed people more people who were "outside-the-box" types, because they're the sorts of people that can often tie strange threads together between disparate parts of the field. And whilst the deeply analytical and methodical people are absolutely essential (I am hopeless at these things and really have to work at them and concentrate), there's a feeling that some scientists can get too blinkered and caught up in detail.

[@shrinkhalalala6808]

When you click too soon and there arent any time stamps... -ENTP

[@Grub4Gamers]

Yep.

[@Segen_Bell]

Pain

[@Likemotion7]

Lol Entp

[@ДіанаЦимбрикевич-з6е]

I loved your introduction ! And to break stereotypes about INTJs' careers, I'm an intj and a classical violinist 😏

[@TheVineri13]

Great cover!

[@sybrandwoudstra9236]

... Behind a curtain.

[@tkraid2575]

Well, it's not far off. You don't need to talk too much during performances. As an INTJ myself I like music because of the process I go through in making music and playing it (and I love playing songs out of guitar tablatures.)

[@micahroberts8383]

INTJ mental health counselor here!

[@rcdr898]

I wanna shake this man's hand right now. Your INTJ description was flawless. In almost all situations, the most desirable leadership position is the assistant to the head honcho. In fact, I'm in that exact position right now. Spot on!

[@catherineforrest3504]

completely. never experienced such accuracy and though that isn't my title that is exactly what i do. I really appreciate the approach to archetypes as well

[@Chet22]

Same here Assistant to the Manager

[@nickpastorino5370]

Same here, INTJ about to start working as the assistant to the Vice President... we're all the same.

[@HipsHyde]

Same here. I finally advanced to a position where I'm basically the right hand of our company's CEO as a business controller. I kind of always felt that I should be in that kind of role. The description was encouraging

[@tkraid2575]

Same here. Always the minister to the leader of the group. Takes away the hassle of kissing up to potential clients.

[@sunshineandrain869]

I’m an INFP. I never knew what I wanted to do growing up. Now that I’m in my 40’s and it’s too late, I see that I want to be a zookeeper, an entomologist specializing in honeybees, a librarian, a farmer, and a photographer. Right now I’m a stay-at-home mom and homeschooler. I love art and have all kinds of artistic side projects. 😊 Too many probably.

[@butterflycolors2916]

The world is actually built in a way where infps become useless because they can't be happy having any career thing for their whole life, infps just want to do what their heart say, which make them happy but rondom things can't earn money and having job doesn't let you do things that make you happy so...

[@royaljelly7157]

@@butterflycolors2916 I’m INFP but I 100% agree

[@sarahdb5338]

“Got a proper job at 28. Gave it up to try comedy at 38. Decided to get fit and healthy at 48. It’s never too late. But do it now.” - Ricky Gervais

[@micahroberts8383]

Seems to me you likely have a little of all those career paths in the extremely important, and completely under-respecred work you are currently doing of raising entire human beings from scratch to become the future of our species! I mean, maybe get some bees for the backyard, but other than that, my best friend (a stay at home, homeschooling momma herself) totally does all the things you listed! ❤️

[@minacchiii8932]

A little story from an INFP who didn't think of being an artist at first: I've actually been drawing since I was a kid but I don't know why I wanted to be a Scientist (Astronaut later on) back then😂😂 then during high school, wanted to be a fashion Designer... But took IT as my major in College because my parents thought I'm good with computers and I just went with it cause I got no other options I wanted. After graduating, worked in an office twice, resigned twice, both within just a year. Learned how to sew (found out I actually have skills since my grandma was a seamstress when she was younger) but it gave me too much stress so I stopped. Spent the next few years wondering wtf to do with my life... Then decided to come back to drawing, become an artist, a game illustrator to be specific. Now, I stay at home, take small art commissions for a start and I can't see myself doing anything else but create art because its my happiness. All these happened before I found out my type. I wonder if I knew sooner then I would've listened to my Fi and tell what's more important to me instead of trying to do any decent job just to earn money. Now, I regretted wasting all those years when I could've started drawing early and improve and doing something big with my life now... sigh

[@pizzadohpaz]

Hi, fellow infp here. Reading this was a crazy experience. I had the same thing as you, but with writing instead of drawing. And accounting instead of IT. I'm now 8 months out of university, in a steady career working for an incredible company, and yet I feel so out of place unless I am writing. I discovered my type in the last year of university, and truly wished to change my major (but of course, that's ridiculous when you have just a semester to go). I did make the decision (against what my parents thought was best) to not go for a Master's degree. I can't tell you how much happier I became after that decision. Anyways, I'm stuck at this job because it really is a wonderful company, plus I am afforded time to actually work on my novel a bit. I can totally see myself writing full-time (or perhaps writing sometimes and editing as a freelancer for my "real" job). The thing is, I can't make myself take that plunge. So, would you have changed your life if you had known your type earlier? Maybe, but maybe not. I haven't. Be happy where you are, and do not dwell on what might have been. Look forward :)

[@dhruvdust1812]

man i wanted to be an astronaut, police officer, physicist, biologist, chemist, astrophysicist, soldier, singer, artist, musician... when I was younger... And even now... I've just decided to take things that interest me the most, and as time passes, if my interests changes I'll study more of what just interests me at the particular time.

[@TheMANuel2595]

Im an ISTP studying social work, idk what went wrong there myself 😂 but people are fascinating and im eager to develop my Fe and use my logical, pragmatic brain to help people. Improvise, adapt, overcome works in every situation 😅

[@Marina_7]

I'm an INFP studying mathematics, high five 😂 Logic and pragmatism can definitely be amazing tools when dealing with people! I think the (healthy) individualism of IP types can give good perspective and make it easier to be more understanding of others' situations and give good help also. Good luck in your studies and work, I'm sure you'll do great!

[@CosmicDeath]

​@Anastasiya Gorodetska Hello - fellow ISTP here! I also studied art and illustration (and then eventually graphic design)!! I totally get what you mean about a seemingly lower level of creativity compared to peers. It's so weird, I could have literally written your post almost word-for-word. I think our strengths in analyzing and creating through what is available in the world provides an opportunity to problem solve (which, for me, does feel really creative!). The creative field of art and design also offers opportunities to learn new techniques, skills, and gain an understanding of how new materials and tools/systems work. If you're in the Love Who Discord server (link in the description), come say hi! I'm CosmicDeath#0652 on there - I would love to chat more with you about this, if you're up for it!

[@ivram9965]

Or maybe your not an istp.

[@stevedavenport1202]

It's really hard at times to pigeon hole peoples' career choices based in MBTI type. I am an INFJ and have always enjoyed driving for a living.

[@Kez_Starr]

I’m an ISTP that works in the funeral industry, I lean more towards the logistics side of things but having to deal with the bereaved has gotta be good for Fe right?

[@charlotte-adams]

I think I’m intp and I’ve been so indecisive about what I want my career to be all my life. I’m currently considering detective work, which seems to be the most suitable option so far as it will help me develop my understanding of human nature (mbti might help is this regard), but also requires logical deductions, which seems stimulating enough for me. I’m a big believer/supporter of justice and fairness too, so that box is ticked

[@charlotte-adams]

@a slytherin's journal thank you for the encouragement :) that’s what’s intriguing for me, balancing logic and understanding of human nature

[@vidzorko4492]

Who cares, woman.

[@Felix_12391]

I was actually the same when I was younger. When I was a kid I wanted to become a detective, later I switched to general criminology. After some internships I realised it's way more paperwork than I thought and I also wasn't really happy with the whole state of the police system. It's still an huge interest but I realised it's not what I wanna do as a job. Well now I am on my way to become a psychologist. I can still understand the human nature more but without the criminal part. Although forensic psychology is still an huge interest for me!

[@Multitudes_]

Writing, the arts, and counseling/psychology are the fields where INFPs are overrepresented, and they are exactly the career fields that I have been most drawn to. Studied psychology but ended up in writing-based (including some psychology-related writing) freelance work. Considering adding illustration or design to my repertoire at some point to make use of my artistic skills. Also love philosophy and was encouraged by professors to pursue it further, but there's not much of a career path there aside from being a professor, and I can't stand talking or being the center of attention that much. I've also been drawn to the sciences and at one point envisioned a 'scientist by day, artist by night' life for myself. But I decided it made more sense to pursue areas of greater natural strength. One thing's for sure: I would never go back to a normal full-time job. I love the freedom and flexibility I have with freelance work.

[@jacobandersen6075]

INFJ here, and this was my response to a comment that I appreciated made by an INTJ, with regards to INFJs and philosophy: That's so funny that you mention this, as I was just pondering about this very thing. I'm a 24 (almost 25) year old INFJ, and while I do spend a majority of my time pondering and questioning and philosiphizing, I've found that most of my philosophizing is aimed towards expanding my vision of how everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, ties in together into one great whole, with a particular leaning towards the human condition and where/how the human family will end up. It is extremely future oriented, as if I just keep running down a single tunnel trying to find the end, stripping away more and more details along the way, and sometimes I feel that I do reach the end of the tunnel, which leaves me feeling both relieved and dissatisfied. This contrasts with INTPs, as one example, who seem to be much more adept at getting to the bottom of each and every individual little concept that may arise out of nowhere and then see how those concepts may correlate with a hundred other concepts. For me, as an INFJ, it's more like all concepts fit into one entire, far-reaching conceptualization of the universe. The fun part is when a concept doesn't quite fit into my grand vision, and then I take pleasure in looking at that concept from every single angle until eventually some time down the road it manages to slip into that tunnel of mine, or it causes the tunnel to lengthen even further indefinitely, and the exciting race to the end begins once again. (This is where Se comes into play. In order for my Ni, or my life, to remain meaningful, I have to continue engaging with the world so as to take in more data for my Ni to then deconstruct.) One thing I've noticed is that I tend to philosophize best when I'm around a high Ne user who also enjoys to philosophize. They tend to see my insights as wise and far-reaching and "spiritual", while I tend to see their insights as deliciously novel and entertaining and playful.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

00:18 So true. We all love music (and each hobby) for different reasons. 1:00 That's actually scary. I've never known an ESTP at the bottom (or anywhere near) of the social hierarchy. 3:30 I love them. 4:09 NOPE! I see the world through a literary framework. 4:31 Me, an INTP who dreads universities. 5:15 I don't understand this. I'm the opposite of an ESFJ and I think I could be a good event planner.

[@elphieofkiamoko]

As an INFJ currently switching careers from education (because I cannot frikken handle the office politics anymore) to graphic design (because solving practical problems with art), I think that broadening this video to categories or general functions was excellent

[@gedois3714]

Im an ENTP, and my vision of an ideal job (and the career I wanna have) is academic. Like, studiying and producing intellectual content, to a field like philosophy, sociology or mathematics. Writing books to expose my theorys and also being a professor in a big institution.

[@viluriian]

Same :D Sometimes I wish they would pay me for studying, too 😁 Gonna become a teacher though, but probably gonna try to get a job at university at the same time, so that I can do both! Learn more myself and teach others to think properly (and based on evidence) for themselves :P

[@StephenAR]

I'm an ENTP pursuing that line - still in the postgrad study phase but landed a subject to teach at the university this semester. It's a fantastic place to be. Tragic to see the decline of the humanities and the subversion of philosophy to serve ideological ends though. That's where I'm particularly fortunate in my institution to have professors and colleagues who are resisting this tide and defending the arts. Dream big @Gedois and work as hard as you must, future colleague, because if you learn how to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively, you will be 100% unstoppable!

[@funkypolak7843]

Im an INFJ and i chose biology chemistry and philosophy for college haha good video

[@noname8354]

ENTP here and same here!

[@ihaveseverefrootsnackism]

as an INFJ myself, I had a looot of indecisiveness when trying to pick a career lol. Going to graduate as a civil engineer next May but I won't be surprised if I end up working in systems instead since it's more generalized.

[@sybrandwoudstra9236]

The biomedical science field is just so filled with ISTJ's and ESTJ's spreading their STJness everywhere. You have a guess about something, but then you have to look half a day to find out about it. STJ types also hate it when things are not organised enough, which is basically always. Being an Ni Fe (INFJ) type in a Si Te (ISTJ) field brings problems. Maybe Ni Te (INTJ) will suffer less due to having Te. Have fun with Ni which wants to pull things out of boxes and throw them in one large box to see alle the patterns.

[@ihaveseverefrootsnackism]

@@sybrandwoudstra9236 oh my goodness. thanks for mentioning that. yeah if people want to be overly controlling in the workplace that doesn't allow me to do what I need to have basic function at my job (or anyone else of my type!).... I wouldn't complain to them but I'd silently leave after not long. and probably change career if I can't find a better place.

[@the_antiquark]

I'm INFJ studying physics, applied math and philosophy

[@restingbitchface3775]

I'm an istp studying architecture. I'm super into arts and self expression and i don't know why some stereotypes portray us otherwise

[@thomasalbrecht35]

Enjoying it so far?

[@restingbitchface3775]

@@thomasalbrecht35 yeah, it's pretty nice

[@perkylamp443]

Well, I think when it comes to cognitive functions, we're talking about the framework mind, not by behavior or attitudes, tastes and personal interests. And one thing, architecture also has to do with something analytical and systematic, with a certain artistic part, in my view. Since you love art, you cling to that path, using your skills. Art comes in many different ways.

[@Multitudes_]

I mean, it's just not a trait that's characteristic of the type or the cognitive functions associated with it - but that doesn't mean you can't have it! We're all more than our MBTI type. I'm an INFP who's big on logic, but I understand why that isn't a trait typically associated with my type, annoying as it can be sometimes.

[@Peanuts76]

Hi 😅

[@adhithjackson9583]

I am an INTP and an aspiring cosmologist

[@kathleen1685]

Art, beauty, math

[@CaveyMoth]

Comparisons, testing, mixing, proportions, hypothesizing... It's very scientific.

[@aleksandra9534]

The ENTJ description is perfect. Im an ENTJ woman and I love being in charge, but only if there are competent people. If they are some lazy individuals, I would rather do the work myself. Our Te is task focused, not people focused. I can see how immature ENTJs can be very bad leaders, cuz they usually only hire people to make them more money, even if the work is very unethical, but forget about the moral side of that. I think I have a very strongly developed Fi which means that even tho I have my own company, do many kinds of stuff, I would never work or make someone work for something that is against my values or unethical. Great content, I love it!

[@TomeRodrigo]

Having an ENTJ boss. Not, ever, thank you. ENFJ here. I had better results at work with my colleagues as my ENTJ colleague (manager). People appreciate more when they are treated like humans, not like stupid robots plus an arrogant attitude on the top of it. People don't want to work in such companies. Of course, I don't judge you personally, you can be a great boss, but my experience with ENTJs is just not good so far. They very easily mistake self-esteem with arrogance.

[@stevedavenport1202]

Had an ENFP friend who had a habit of collecting VERY strange friends for the sheer delight of their bizarre company.

[@imfacejacked6046]

Lol

[@imfacejacked6046]

You were there freind🤔

[@Hallelujur]

That's so funny to hear! I often say that I feel like I collect people! 😅 -ENFP

[@stevedavenport1202]

@@imfacejacked6046 I know. I was on the outer periphery of his circle of friends since I was far too normal, by his standards.

[@Likemotion7]

Yeah my brother just crushes on my female friends and man-crushes on my guy friends Entp

[@dickinsonia4132]

I'm a non-academic INTP who loves looking at the world logically and scientifically. I just started studying sociology. While helping people is good, I'm mainly doing this because societal patterns and issues are interesting to analyze.

[@cdenese108]

social psychology was especially fascinating to me

[@TaxingIsThieving]

And your job is nothing to do with sociology I presume?

[@mushroomfog2509]

Nathan doesn't make just videos He makes poetry And he is right

[@Ukitsu2]

INTJ here, listening to this I remembered something a co-worker (I was actually his boss but the place was pretty relaxed) told me once. It was something like this "Your ideas are great, your strategy is flawless... but you're assuming people will behave with reason and logic about it". Never knew his type but he was right, of course. As a 20-something years old INTJ I already considered what I was trying to implement sort of ideal, so imagine how far from human reality I was.

[@Toranghu]

Guess, I am a complete standard INTP 😅😅😅 I just love science and feel deeply drawn to it .... AI is a beautiful field, many different science fields mix together in that area (meaning endless research ❤️).

[@glueball214]

INTJ .. trauma surgeon (see it as chaos ready to be ordered).. do have to lead the team,but avoid politics. This video brings to mind one of my main wonders about the MBTI. It seems to me that the extrapolation of the cognitive functions to actual behavior could be far more varied than the stereotypes portray. Even as stereotypes, people look for the underlying 'truth' in them. And I would love to know the actual spectrum of behavior of each type. 💙

[@Multitudes_]

Oh it's true, the types (and the use of the functions) are so much more diverse than the stereotypes tend to suggest.

[@seetsamolapo5600]

You have to realize you have an ego, superego, unconscious and subconscious. So you literally have 4 personality types you can transition to from your base type

[@micahroberts8383]

INTJ mental health counselor, specializing in chronic suicidality and self harm. For me, I see it as folks are missing effective strategies for coping with the awfulness that life can be at times. I teach them those strategies so they can find whatever they deem to be their "life worth living." In a big way, I see myself as a strategic analyst to the lead manager (the patient) of the patient's life. I don't typically describe it this way, but it absolutely does describe how I perceive the work very well.

[@micahroberts8383]

Oh! Also, I've been wondering this about INTJs in regards to political perspectives. The stereotypes peg us all as business savvy capitalists focused on individual liberty through a conservative lens. That seemed to resonate with a number of INTJs in the comments section of one particular video. So, in light of your desire to see a spectrum... I'm a socialist. 😊 How I arrived at this political stance was absolutely through use of the same cognitive functions that the other commenters used to arrive at what most would see as completely opposite ends of the political spectrum! Isn't that fascinating?!

[@glueball214]

@@micahroberts8383 wow, I've wondered if there's were any INTJs in a high Fe field such as this. This statement brings to mind how an INTJ might order their Fi. Do you see it like that ? What do you think of the stereotypes of us having low empathy?

[@viperzang6923]

Good advice, but I'm better at giving advice than taking it :) [INFJ]

[@maryya6676]

Your descriptions helped me to understand the nature of some of the types! I really like the approach “what’s behind the action” because it’s soooo important to identify actual types of people

[@michelledoan4447]

So spot on for ENFP! All the wonderful attributes of journalism! Exploration ✅ Discovery of all the nuances, complexity of being human ✅ Allowing us to immerge in other lives ✅ The power of "stories" for some reason has meant a great deal to me all my life, and I don't know why. (Cue Tyrion's dragon pit debate). Now I know! THANKS NATHAN! 👍

[@merlinsmustche]

Finally a video that doesn't call us INFJs "therapists". Thank you Nathan😇

[@inspire2respire382]

But wait, I literally am! 😂 I get the gist.

[@freregregoire2685]

INTP, with a background in natural sciences and research. But eventually I got tired and disenchanted with academic research (and let's face it, commercial research is even worse), I'd rather just have people giving me resources to study about interesting things without endless administration demanding to justify my every move with applications and reports and controlling what subjects I should be interested in, due to their perceived "importance" and "relevance" (while actually I find their importance highly questionable). So now I'm studying to be a priest.

[@watamutha]

Yeah , INTJ, I cant enter any position w administrative work/bureaucracy. I just avoid any position that has them.

[@flaviogarza2376]

@@watamutha does Architecture fall under that category of jobs? As an INTP, I'm intrested in it and would want to work on my own pace, skills, place, etc.

[@watamutha]

@@flaviogarza2376 There's a wide range of jobs that fall under that, but unfortunately I don't have a great answer as it really is dependent on where you work. Generally jobs that take place when most people are sleeping or in which your outdoors mostly don't have admin b/c no one is around. I want to say web developer is a quiet job but I've heard of some places that demand you come in and report to them.

[@delll372]

@@flaviogarza2376 architect INTP here. in my experience, the most important for INTP& architecture study is getting the right person/lecturer to guide you. i have had excellent study with the right lecturer but also massive downfall with dysfunctional lecturer. as INTP we like weird/challenging/crazy idea. unfortunately not many lecturer can anticipate your deep research for a theme/idea. if i can rewind time i think i will do product design engineering instead. but i don't know, since i never took that road.

[@valentynahayovych1272]

I have pretty close INTP friend, who is a genius mathematician and he finished both engineering and theology! I am amazed by you xoxo from infj

[@garbo215]

I am an INTP, and love my job of forensic accounting. Numbers don't lie! I love unraveling a complicated problem. And when everything balances out, that is my moment of Zen. I feel like the Winston Wolf of accounting 🤣

[@oddment7]

I really admire how you never fail to see the positives of each type 😊

[@Derplanwagen]

Yes this is the best way to gain subscribers and views

[@ulysspike9278]

Excellent choices. I disagree with philosophy being INFJs' ideal career. Definitely not the contemporary academic philosophy, which is dominated by very abstract thinkers like INTPs and has very little to do with... people, "giving advice" or "being sage-like". Philosophy departments attract disproportionately many 18-year old INFJs who have a misconception about what academic philosophy is. There's an occasional outstanding INFJ like Wittgenstein in modern philosophy and INFJs can excel at many different pursuits, but I wouldn't suggest this career as "ideal" for them. I'd go with priest/spiritual director, counselor/psychotherapist. 1 on 1 psychological insight and advice. Or simply, any other career that does not interfere with being a good friend and counselor in private life. But first they need, as you mentioned in the ENTJ segment, to grow up and mature, perhaps more than most other types to excel in this pursuit. - INTJ

[@callumAS]

I think the capacity for xNFx's to excel in hard sciences is not often enough acknowledged. Young NT's who are initially attracted to these fields are often disillusioned when they realise their own ideas and thinking are routinely overshadowed by accepted academic standards and conventions. NF's tend to be more comfortable there because thinking is an aspirational function for them (rather than something they want to use with impunity) and the value of a specific area of science can be extremely resonant for them. xNFP's in particular do very well in hard-science because the scientific community is a very Te-friendly realm. Similarly, NT's often find themselves happiest in soft-sciences, philosophy, or working with emergent technology because they are more likely to find fresh ground to intellectualise and systematise in those fields.

[@flusel4949]

Thanks for pointing that out! I'm an INFJ and I've always found that my Ne dominant friends are much more natural at philosophical discussions than I am. I like philosophy and I think studying it is very interesting, but I wouldn't call this profession ideal for an INFJ. Also, I don't know about other INFJs but I actually love doing a job that has an effect in the real world. With Se being my inferior function I may get exhausted after some time, but I have to know that my work helps other people (individuals or a group). Philosophy is fun for some time, but it being solely theoretical would frustrate me real quickly.

[@lena_xxxc]

@@flusel4949 very true to me as well; the thing with the "wanting to have an impact on the REAL world" definitely describes my career desires as well. as you sad it's exhausting, but it's something that's important to me, and I try to become better at it

[@jacobandersen6075]

That's so funny that you mention this, as I was just pondering about this very thing. I'm a 24 (almost 25) year old INFJ, and while I do spend a majority of my time pondering and questioning and philosiphizing, I've found that most of my philosophizing is aimed towards expanding my vision of how everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, ties in together into one great whole, with a particular leaning towards the human condition and where/how the human family will end up. It is extremely future oriented, as if I just keep running down a single tunnel trying to find the end, stripping away more and more details along the way, and sometimes I feel that I do reach the end of the tunnel, which leaves me feeling both relieved and dissatisfied. This contrasts with INTPs, as one example, who seem to be much more adept at getting to the bottom of each and every individual little concept that may arise out of nowhere and then see how those concepts may correlate with a hundred other concepts. For me, as an INFJ, it's more like all concepts fit into one entire, far-reaching conceptualization of the universe. The fun part is when a concept doesn't quite fit into my grand vision, and then I take pleasure in looking at that concept from every single angle until eventually some time down the road it manages to slip into that tunnel of mine, or it causes the tunnel to lengthen even further indefinitely, and the exciting race to the end begins once again. (This is where Se comes into play. In order for my Ni, or my life, to remain meaningful, I have to continue engaging with the world so as to take in more data for my Ni to then deconstruct.) One thing I've noticed is that I tend to philosophize best when I'm around a high Ne user who also enjoys to philosophize. They tend to see my insights as wise and far-reaching and "spiritual", while I tend to see their insights as deliciously novel and entertaining and playful.

[@flusel4949]

@@lena_xxxc If I may ask, what are your career desires? I‘m just trying to figure out what other INFJs think is a desirable profession.

[@imfacejacked6046]

I'm an ENFP And I mow lawns and work with the Amish for a living. Mowing lawns is cool I've done it since I was a kid I do it for myself so it's good money. And I like working with the Amish I asked them a million questions about their lifestyle It's pretty interesting to get to know them. It works for me 🙃

[@thereadingqueenp]

As an INFJ i agree with this and love philosophy. No i am not choosing philosophy in my college but i love discovering ideas. Just thinking doesnt pay you but you can write a book about philosophy.

[@olivia-performanceartist3693]

In all honesty mine would be 'professional professional', INTJs love using that word to assert their skill level.

[@Raaymond92]

Thank you for this video. I'm an ESFP and generally people say that they are bad fit for laboratory work. I'm a quality control technician. And the way you explain "first responders" fits that perfectly, whenever i need to check something and people are like well you got 30 minutes before the transporter is here. I also believe that you mentioned in a different video how ESFP can be good at maths for example while most people wouldn't expect that. Which also happens to be one of my talents :p I love how you keep most options open for all the types and are not just being generic.

[@MissEliseIsTired]

I’m an INTP graphic designer, which I especially enjoy when I have to find a way to communicate a lot of information clearly but in an appealing way. If I was to start over, I’d like to be an anthropologist or archaeologist I think. I wish I was smart enough to be a scientist.

[@draug7966]

I ´m infp and do various forest work like cutting trees and bushes, it´s practical and hands-on but fairly uncomplicated compared to being a builder or mechanic or smth like that. infps have a reputation for being useless with practical stuff but i don´t think we´re that bad as long as it isn´t to much fine mechanics and details involved, and given that we actually want to learn it of course. Once you learn a skill good enough it sits in your muscle memory and while you still need to pay attention you can also daydream at the same time.

[@arrok.3592]

Another definition of an artist is one that is skilled at a particular task or occupation.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

I once knew an INFP who did mechanics, I was shocked to say the least

[@hughmungus986]

INTP: professional bed/chair warmer

[@simonarattu7230]

The problem with us INTPs that our job has to be something that Is constantly on out minds. The whole go to office "switch one" come back home "switch off" thing other types do, cause our minds are always running

[@o0ofatasyo0o]

Artistic INTP here whose closest interest in science ever has been astronomy and MAYBE a bit of chemistry if I had actually had good science teachers in school 😂 Right now I'm working as an Art Department PA working my way through to either art director, production designer, or set decorator. I love coming up with ideas and building up a world whether it's my own or someone elses :)

[@Vassago85]

people always say "artist" about infp.. and from my perspective as a phd in math and data scientist now, I can see what kind of motivation they mean .. I just cannot imagine that anyone would ever think of me when they hear "artist" :D

[@dariusreedo]

I am a intj-t and you explain me pretty well.

[@edwinfalkner152]

Spot on ENTP suggestions and description. I remember that as a kid the toy i liked the most was a kind of building blocks kit, that you could assemble to create a lot of different forms... i used to build firearms most of the time and roleplay gunfights with my friends. Exploding stuff up with firecrakers and burning stuff using a magnifying glass was also fun. Then i got into rpgs and later sandbox games became a thing. I don't remember liking anything i couldn't change, explore or build variations of. Gotta agree, creation is the ENTP's curse.

[@callumAS]

I would have said INFP's are more like storytellers than artists. There is a tendency for them, even within the most sensory artforms, to treat their work as a narratives and journeys of the imagination.

[@kadsenvieh]

Se is best at Storytelling. Maybe u meant fiction or poetry

[@callumAS]

@@kadsenvieh I don't mean literal verbal storytellers, I make creators of stories

[@user-of4kk4in9f]

Sorry but we aren't linear enough to be storytellers. we jump around tooooo much.

[@Multitudes_]

This can definitely be true. I do identify as fundamentally an artist, but there's a good reason why writing is the preferred art form of many INFPs, myself included. For me, there is a narrative to all of life, and I make 'stories' out of all kinds of life experiences (though more in writing than out loud). I don't agree with kadsenvieh or "I" up above, but of course, it depends on the individual.

[@kadsenvieh]

@@user-of4kk4in9f yes, Ne is jumping around to much

[@hamzahabbab8914]

Brilliant .. I agree, people shouldn't be thinking about the right careers, but rather of the right ROLES.

[@ryanandida8618]

The standard suggestions for my type (entp) is usually entrepreneurial occupations or law. Look forward to see the suggestions here :)

[@laurajones6053]

INFJ and therapist, so not quite a philosopher. But I love what I do; I couldn’t imagine a job that could feel more natural, energizing, and intuitive to me. Even when the things I hear or see bring me sadness, the ability to connect with clients and witness their resilience brings me so much joy.

[@michellewei9139]

My husband is istj and he's an engineer. I just found out very unhappily that I am an ESTJ and I work in sales but a non pressured sales.

[@nacmegfeegle2310]

As a 70 yo INFP looking back over my life, I see how most of your descriptions really fit what I have done. I loved theater and foreign languages but ended up as a biology major because I love knowing all the details about our natural world. I then went into high tech and it was fun for a while but I realized it did not have meaning for me. Stopped and had some kids which was really great, but after they were mostly grown, started a jewelry business based in natural local stones, did lots of shows and events, then ended up managing a state parks interpretive gift store. Out of all the different things I've done, I see that I most loved the parts where I could work alone, doing something creative, and hated the parts where I had to manage other people because I was terrible at that. I love being retired now and still love learning new arts.

[@grzegorzwalas4125]

As an ENTP i'd like to be one of these: - working with foreign languages (if I had a discipline to learn better german and maybe russian, that would be so great), - translator of books or musicals (you read or re-listen good stuff, you give a new life to it and they pay you for it, that's great), - enterpreneur (although I don't consider it seriously until my country stops being so crappy place to start a business (Poland -_-) ), - stock exchange investor (I like easy money and speculation seems so if you have a capital acommodated and some patience ;) ), - commenter of polithics and current events (that's what I do normally in free time so I guess if someone would pay me it would be cool :D ) - copywriter, maybe (my girlfriend says this job would fit for me, she's INFJ so it must be something true in that statement I guess). If I didn't wasted my time maybe I would be one of these but for now it's all just out of my reach (as a job from which I could maintain myself).

[@seventhsheaven]

ENTP translator here! It’s both a creative and logical field of work. Endlessly fascinating.

[@grzegorzwalas4125]

@@seventhsheaven thank you brother in mbti type ;). I try to have contact with english and german languages constantly, daily. It is interesting for me and I see myself working in this field in future. I try to learn grammar and vocabulary and to speak with people. My goal for now is to achieve strong B2 german level and to maintain B2 english. I think I should work on it even harder :D.

[@feifeirhea]

I am an ENTP and also a translator. For me it's fun and easy to study languages. But it's boring to translate from one language to another after a lot of period of time. At the end of the day, I'm feeling satisfied with my work and at the same time it makes me mad that people who has to speak this second language (it's written in the contract) do not speak it or speak very bad with heavy accents and many mistakes (they try to lay their language pattern on the other language and it is a bad idea, trust me). And I have to translate easy texts or make double/triple amount of work (which is connected with just typing). Yeah, I know that I receive money for that, that's why I'm planning to change my job.

[@benjaminh4816]

Thanks for this new video. Actually it is very accurate. I am INTJ and I am senior consultant for finance transformation projects in big companies. It is a kind of strategic advisor ;)

[@homehome5220]

INTJ here and I keep getting offered supv position, keep turning it down and then from the shadows pull the puppet strings to lead ppl in certain directions. I am working several projects at once but still burn out quickly if we have too many meetings. My boss made me team lead without the title so that I can move back and forth from pusher to teacher. I have trouble with the ppl part of life, their feelings don't outweigh morals or policy. In this new day and age I bet all INTJs are ready to scream I know I am.

[@christineherrmann205]

I don't know, but I'm in it. 😂 Later... uh, Diplomat? I have a black belt in goju-ryu and am tempted to use it weekly. Maybe I'm mistyped, or perhaps on the down low as a massage therapist. 🤣

[@gabriellebarnard707]

🤣 👏🏽👏🏽 acupuncture could be therapeutic 😼🗡

[@christineherrmann205]

@@gabriellebarnard707 oh, karate and massage go well together. They used to say that to be a black belt meant being able to help heal what you broke. I'm just not sure if that's diplomatic. Well... maybe?

[@gabriellebarnard707]

@@christineherrmann205 Sounds like a wise Ni philosophy. And sometimes taking a stand is necessary to establish harmony. My Dad is an ENFJ attorney & knows how to both litigate & mediate when the time is right.

[@anfyro8059]

INTP and a medical doctor 🙂

[@CaveyMoth]

Do you often think up unconventional solutions for rare patient conditions?

[@lifeform106]

I’m an INTP studying to be a web developer 👨‍💻 I wonder if that is good for INTPs? It is creative :)

[@oluchukwuokafor7729]

I thinks its pretty good, it might get boring after a while but you can always switch to a different software field if that happens. - intp

[@Multitudes_]

Should be good, it's a pretty typical INTP career.

[@StefaniRd]

I sure hope it is because I’m studying to do precisely that hahah

[@marshallore6869]

So ENFP ideally as journalists and ISTJs possibly as detectives. Hmm They're similar occupations: both collect and interpret evidence, perspectives etc. TiFe or FeTi people value honesty more which is important in any investigation.

[@rayanrafea5869]

I am an INFP, a foreign language teacher. I don't consider myself artistic, but I do consume art.

[@micahroberts8383]

As a mental health therapist for the past 12 years, the description of strategic analyst makes a lot of sense to me in both my strengths and challenges as an INTJ clinician. My girlfriend, also a therapist, is an INFJ and she approaches the work just as you describe in this video for INFJs. In fact, as I listened, I decided to think of each type as a therapist and what they would bring to the work and concluded that all of the descriptions could make a skillful therapist, in theory. Some are more obvious fits, but I could think of people I've known throughout my career who resembled the various descriptions given and were skilled therapists. Just sort of proving your point at the beginning of the video!

[@Neimykanani]

One thing I got confused with INFJ as an ISFJ myself (who thought I was an INFJ before) is that I tend to become like a counselor with the people around me so I’m glad you mentioned that job, even though I’m an artist lol

[@10010110100102Error]

intp one is true. for me, i absolutely despise the dissonance in engineering i see while studying (the problems with the already established rigid structures you mention). they claim they want us to be able to find solutions in real life scenarios, they claim they don't want us to blindly remember formulas and shit. yet they ask exactly that, to blindly remember formulas and facts, they only give abstract and purely theoretical garbage that's often far removed from reality, often with no real life application as the systems are obsolete (for example, how to find an unknown resistors' resistance ... normal people use a fucking multimeter and have their answer, but no, we have to calculate it with several known resistors with a method from the beginning of the 20th century ... absolute garbage, i tell ya, and that's not even taking the absolute shitshow that informatics and programming is into consideration). i'm glad i went through the rout of trade and then master of the trade in a field i love (tool and die making and precission mechanics), while also learning about another subject (history) jsut on the side. the rigid world of academia, where everyone thinks so highly of themselves for getting a shitty title is simply not for me. on the other hand i do absolutely love learning new things (for example in history and technical fields and even engineering (so long as it's not the shitty system of generalized schooling)), i like to search for applications of what i know while looking for ways to do things better (which is where the trades shine, for there is usually a need for a practical solution that you have to come up with, with different things to consider for different jobs it keeps your brain constantly working). to summarize: just 'cause you're an intp does not mean you have to go into academia. you might find a completely different thing you're absolutely great in, so try out whatever you can early and stick with what you like. noone cares about worthless titles except other blokes with just as worthless titles, you can reach just as much or even more without one (plus, in the usa, no wasted money for college or university) so long as you like or even love what you're doing and are willing to continue learning on your own (which can be quite challenging, i admit, but again, if you love the subject, you'll learn at least something by just listening to people or watching videos on the subject).

[@jamesw8132]

Infp - I’m a cartographer, before 80:20 arrived I used to get joy from producing attractive maps. Now I get limited time to spend on the artistic side, so I have switched to elegance in the data structures and queries behind the maps, still don’t enjoy looking at my maps.

[@Animokey]

I thought I was an INTP, but my ideal job is Storyboarding, where I combine my two loves: art and writing. I love creating new worlds and love to watch how characters interact with each other, their environments, and the situations I put them in. I use Ne to come up with ideas and Ti to edit and connect plotpoints. Si as a source for inspiration (“I’ve read/experienced this before...) and Fe to communicate/act it out. Wonder if I lean more ENTP.

[@zsrrah]

I’m an isfp and I want to be an scientist :D but I’m really indecisive I don’t think I’ll ever make up my mind fully

[@someonesomewhere6123]

ISFPs and INFPs have it hard because there aren't enough job oppertinities for them and a very high number of people want to have their dream jobs. So a lot of IXFP never get there. If I would rule the world I would forbid non INFPs to do the typical INFP jobs.

[@BigPapa64469]

why this my favourite youtuber

[@TheDenisedrake]

ESFP- I completely agree. I love doing catering events where it is: prepare... wait... wait... GO! GO! GO!.... now clean up and collapse. Repeat next weekend.

[@gabriellebarnard707]

7:53 ❤️ Thank you! Se doms finally getting the credit they deserve for being heroes!

[@NusratJahan-kd6sm]

I knew I have Passion for philosophy before I knew I'm an INFJ.. But my ENTJ bro suggest me to study any STEM subject in collage instead of philosophy.. Cause it is not that valued in todays world So I chose to study psychology.. It’s satisfying as well

[@bellarose8511]

Nicely done!

[@MIKABL99D]

damn istj is so accurate.

[@user-el6my6vi7p]

Istp here, a satisfying thing about working at a pizza restaurant is having my own station and being able to work *alone* on my own terms most the time, whilst hovering to other stations and picking up skills from there to run my process more efficiently if we’re behind, or I’m just bored and need to be preoccupied. It’s only my second job, but it’s been a good learning experience with honing skills and learning with trial and error. Although, I would like to pursue some kind of graphic/web design for my actual career path later on; digital sensory (audio & visuals) can be just as satisfying to create systems around as… well, what’s more “tangible”.

[@stevedavenport1202]

Does "kept man" count as a career? This INFJ would love that 😀

[@nerysghemor5781]

One thing I've noticed about a LOT of videos...I've noticed INPs and ISFPs almost always get lumped together even when other types are separated. I couldn't think of better company than ISFPs to be categorized with, but I'm curious why this is? :-) --INFP

[@spring7643]

IxFPs share half their functions, the same and last functions, and if we include shadow functions it's the same 1st, 4th, 5th and 8th, but generally we look at top 4 which is Fi and Te. Types who share 1st and 4th functions can be kindred spirits in a way. Other example is INFJ and INTJ, ISTJ and ISFJ, etc. Same cognitive strength and weakness.

[@Multitudes_]

I think in this case it may simply be because 'artist' was his ideal job for both, so might as well just do the one description for both. I don't recall this being a general issue - I think in most other cases where we're lumped together with another type, so are other types.

[@nerysghemor5781]

@@Multitudes_ I didn’t see an issue, just something I was curious about. 🙂

[@Multitudes_]

@@nerysghemor5781 Well, I do think it would be an issue if the other types were discussed individually and these two types were always lumped together, but I don't think that is generally the case.

[@arrok.3592]

I do not know the exact the reason why ISFP and INFP get lumped together, but I do have an Idea. I could be that ISFP and/or INFP do not reveal enough/much about themselves which makes them harder to understand, and difficult categorize. For me personally though, I have noticed that the ISFP analysis's and portrayals are usually the least accurate. If I were to separate the ISFP and INFP here, I would keep the INFP as the Artist, and I would instead say the ISFP is a Designer. Art and Design are very similar yet still very different. I (ISFP) was a little annoyed that the ISFP was put together with another type while all the others were not. ISFP's tend to value freedom and individuality, so being tied to another was not good lolol.

[@theadultsaretalking2582]

I’m an istp graduating in computer science lol i choose it exactly because of the system-analysis and logical thinking, besides there’s always a new computer language to learn and you get practical applications for them which i value a lot

[@deskotjes6536]

I’m an INFP psychotherapist and I guess you could say, that I put the „art“ into psychotherapy. I’m very creative and curious in the craft. But actual art (neither producing nor consuming)… doesn’t interest me all that much.

[@Roman-ji7iu]

INFP here that's looking down the barrel of either carpentry, or HVAC work. At least unless I think of anything else down the road. I can certainly say that I look at carpentry through very artistic eyes, and focus my thoughts mostly on smaller & practical things like furniture (although my school is mostly construction based).

[@andraz5377]

Meanwhile, I'm an INFP who wants to become a public servant because if you want positive change in the/your world, you have to do it yourself and lead by example.

[@sansnitizer]

As an INTP, that can get very ambitious, so other technical jobs can do too and other subjects we are interested in.

[@fortune_roses]

INTJ... discrete puppet master *devious maniacal laughter* just kidding!

[@flowerchasethesunshine9063]

INFP here. The more I learn about the world, myself and the MBTI the more certain I am that being an artist is the only one for me. Everything else is waste of time and potential. For me and for everybody around me. The signs are all around when I look at my past and present. But I still doubt a lot. I wonder when I feel ready to actually pursue it.

[@Snarl_Marx]

Jon Ronson is a gonzo journalist who perfectly fits your analysis of the ENFP. If you've never read any of his work, I highly recommend it!

[@ohmyohasparagus441]

As an INFP my art form is writing I love to write poetry and short stories But as an actual career things I’m considering are psychology/child development related occupations

[@arrok.3592]

ISFP male here. For me, I most enjoy simple practical work such as being a janitor, garder, handy man, farmer, caretaker, driver, zoo keeper etc. I was a little disapointed that ISFP was grouped with the INFP which I consider to be the more artistic one.

[@RM-ti8nf]

He's doesn't like ISFP and probs didn't want to waste time on them as a separate item.

[@Multitudes_]

Both types are often artistic, yet stereotypically, it's usually the ISFP that's portrayed as such... As an artistic INFP, sometimes this can be a bit annoying. But yeah, there are plenty of exceptions in both cases, and a lot of ISFPs do go for some kind of practical hands-on work.

[@jaredvaughan1665]

5W6 INTPs = physical science focused. 5W4 INTPs = social science focused.

[@boredagain1]

5W4 good for biochemistry?

[@joshuaelias.caswell5003]

I am a INTJ and want to be a Lawyer!

[@notforapanpam5602]

I am an ESFJ accountant, but you wouldn't believe how many times people have told me I could have been a wedding planner!

[@RockinRedDirt]

INTJ and I’m a dog groomer. It satisfies my need to go on autopilot and stop thinking so much. It’s also a satisfying creative outlet. As far as PR and social media I just fake it til I make it. It’s probably my least favorite part of owning the business.

[@ClubENTP]

ENTP Inventor/Comedian Content Creator Here. You Got Me

[@Ananalias]

Me, INFP: let's see if there's some useful job idea INFP and ISFP: Artist. Me: I said useful. I would like to be an artist but I also would like to be able to afford meals. Let's see if there is better advice for the relatives. What about INFJ ? INFJ: Philosopher Me: ... ... wow

[@nanko8428]

🦠ENTP🦠 3:22 AHH THANK ME LATER

[@TheAnared]

Thank you.

[@CaveyMoth]

ENTPs seem to be impatient.

[@boy.venus_]

Suggestion: What mental disorder would each type most likely have to actively avoid. That’s the nice way of saying what mental disorder would each type most likely succumb too😅 Let’s get dark🥳

[@i_accept_all_cookies]

Would be great to know which types work best together, and under what circumstances.

[@iingrid8691]

me having no direction (an upcoming senior)(and an infp- uh oh LOL): plz tell me what to do I have so many interests yet really none at all either

[@zombie_linguist1530]

INTP, studied Linguistics in school - which was a lot of fun but I didn't want to either pay up for more debt or join the military. Thankfully landed in SQL/back-end development eventually though. Admittedly the most peace I've had with a job was actually in inventory management - just listen to some music and let my mind wander while using set systems to complete the counts quickly and accurately. If the pay and more particularly the hours didn't suck so much I could still be doing that.

[@brumbybailey6599]

INFP: first responder, firefighter.

[@MeliMeli66]

I actually think that we INFPs do well in emergencies. When everyone is freaking out, I remain calm and handle whatever needs to be handled. I don't show my emotions, I cannot stand overly emotional people or situations in which I have to publicly display emotion, weakness or vulnerability. I also don't go along with whatever others are feeling or want, I do my own thing so I can appear to be cold and aloof.

[@butterflycolors2916]

@@MeliMeli66 infps are too indecisive and get anxious too easily , i mean i am like that but i can see everyone is different so

[@brumbybailey6599]

@@MeliMeli66 yes. INFP stereotypes annoy me no end. I've just gotten into Star Trek, and my favourite character is Spock.

[@Multitudes_]

@@butterflycolors2916 Anxiety is more of a neuroticism thing than a personality type thing. I'm an INFP who also tends to be very calm in times of crisis. And we really don't need this type of naysaying from our own kind - we're underestimated enough by others as it is! Your own personal limitations do not equate to the whole personality type's limitations.

[@fayezm2042]

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