and had nothing to do with illogical ideas/ fantasy?
think accountant, scientist, etc.
think accountant, scientist, etc.
INFPs: Could you do a career that was all about logic?
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It is completely possible. Most of the jobs that are out there require you to use your logic. I am lab tech specialized in certain field I am not going to mention and I am still working in this field despite all the obstacles I have been through. Any INFP can work in a "T" enviroment unless is a hostile workplace with nasty people.
Because our primary function is the F doesn't mean we cant use our T, it may drain us at the end of the day, but its because we have used it at its maximum potency.
Because our primary function is the F doesn't mean we cant use our T, it may drain us at the end of the day, but its because we have used it at its maximum potency.
I could do it but if they don't want to hear what I think about anything, I'd be fired. If I see or sense something that is beyond the scope of my practice, that sure as hell wouldn't stop me from exploring it. I would present my research at meetings and probably be one of those they choose to get rid of cause "she just wouldn't shut-up". If all you want is someone to do mechanical work without thoughts or ideas......I am not the person you want!
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I graduated college with a biology major and a post bachelor in a specialized degree. I had to take algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, general physics, general biologly, animal and plant biology, genetics, microbiology, toxicology, parasitology, virology, ecology, physiology
.......of course physchology and a bunch of other courses I couldn't mention.
If an INFP like me was able to pass all those courses with a decent GPA in 4 years why can another one do it?
Don't underestimate us.
I took an art appreaciate course and a couple of social science courses to keep my program balanced each semester because it defitenely drove me crazy, but I finished the degree and I am proud of it.
.......of course physchology and a bunch of other courses I couldn't mention.
If an INFP like me was able to pass all those courses with a decent GPA in 4 years why can another one do it?
Don't underestimate us.
I took an art appreaciate course and a couple of social science courses to keep my program balanced each semester because it defitenely drove me crazy, but I finished the degree and I am proud of it.
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Managing people is my biggest issue as well. I dont know why in hell I took a management course if I hate supervising people. I rather be supervised. Is too much drama.
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Logic I find really interesting, but in a philosophical way. I like to explore various possibilities inside my head, but to make sure it's all well-reasoned. Logic and abstract thought can work together really well, we have the odd mind to come up with something crazy and then the logic to justify it.
Management and leadership is an interesting one as well. I'm a strong idealist, so I often come at the angle I can make this better which can make me pretty driven in leadership situations, as long as that can overcome my shyness of new people (which it usually does these days).
Management and leadership is an interesting one as well. I'm a strong idealist, so I often come at the angle I can make this better which can make me pretty driven in leadership situations, as long as that can overcome my shyness of new people (which it usually does these days).
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I respect logic a great deal. My dad was more of a thinker type, and I tried to emulate him, because, well, he's my dad. I can be pretty analytical when I want/need to be, it just doesn't come as naturally.
Context also helps. I hate administration type stuff, but if I was offered that kind of work for an NGO in an underdeveloped country or something, then I'd adapt. I'd feel satisfied, work-wise.
Currently I do mechanical assembly making solar lighting. I get a bit of a buzz knowing that I work in the solar sector. If I was making typewriters or something, that same buzz wouldn't be there. It'd be pretty humdrum.
Context also helps. I hate administration type stuff, but if I was offered that kind of work for an NGO in an underdeveloped country or something, then I'd adapt. I'd feel satisfied, work-wise.
Currently I do mechanical assembly making solar lighting. I get a bit of a buzz knowing that I work in the solar sector. If I was making typewriters or something, that same buzz wouldn't be there. It'd be pretty humdrum.
Actually, I'm good with computers and can usually figure things out on my own, and I'm actually a more logically thinker than I often appear to be. I wouldn't go for a career in accounting - way too stressful, but I'd probably do pretty well in a job with strategic or systematic thinking since that's my strength.
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Just thinking about that hurts. No way, I have to be creative on the job!! Logical classes were bad enough!!
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Come to think about it, it's actually a lot better than working in place full of illogical supervisors with unorganized rules. I don't like to be thrown with such tasks I have no idea about or mentioned to me in past. Even though I'm well with sensing feelings from others, I'm not always a mind reader. I'm the kind of person who prefer to take notes or who would read through a manual to start my work day.
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Yeah, I suppose. I'm pretty good at logical and rational stuff, and I have a great interest in science (Astrophysics mainly). Of course, if I would feel much more comfortable in a academical career in Sociology or Literature, but it is still an option.
Besides, my job does not define what I am. I don't think one has to be a NT to do a logical job. Of course it would make it easier, but that's not all that matters.
Besides, my job does not define what I am. I don't think one has to be a NT to do a logical job. Of course it would make it easier, but that's not all that matters.
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