I've been plumbing the depths of myself quite a bit lately, and I am discovering the primary source of my life's discontent: I am not doing the work that I am meant to be doing.
I am a "computer guy" - I'm pretty good at what I do, which is network and server maintenance. I keep the internet running for more than 8000 people in the small city I work in. Is it exciting? Well, maybe. There are regularly new challenges. There are always new technologies to research and deploy. Why is this dissatisfying to me? It is because I am supporting a product which creates "technology junkies" - people who simply "cannot live" without an internet connection. Imagine what happens when someone cannot log into their email account 300 times per day! Hell hath no fury like a customer without email.
For fun this morning, I did a little search to find out what sorts of careers would suit my personality type better. I came up with this little gem on monster.com.
(Introvert, Sensor, Feeler, Perceiver)
People of this type tend to be kind, humble and highly empathetic; thoughtful, faithful and affectionate with those they know well; sensitive to criticism and easily hurt; quiet, soft-spoken and gentle; adaptable, responsive and curious; realistic and down to earth.
The most important thing to ISFPs is feeling peaceful and harmonious with the people and places that matter most to them.
Great careers for ISFPs
Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ISFP:
- Primary care physician
- Occupational therapist
- Designer: interior / landscape
- Massage therapist
- Customer service representative
- Fashion designer
- Chef
- Paralegal
- Surveyor
- Registered nurse
- Dental hygienist
- Travel agent / tour operator
- Home health worker
- Medical assistant
- Alcohol and drug addiction counselor
You'll also note the high incidence of medical professions. This is also no accident - I am keenly interested in promoting holistic health care. I am a practitioner of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung, which at a beginner's stage (where I am at) brings fantastic health benefits. As my sigung (teacher's teacher) says - good health is your birthright. I will elaborate on this subject in future articles, as I gain more experience. For now, it is sufficient to note that I had been practicing from my sigung's books for about six months before formally learning from my teacher approximately one month ago. In that one month I have had excellent progress.
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