INFJs and the Dream Job Myth
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- INFJ personality types are idealist personality types, and this extends to all areas of life. When an INFJ personality type focuses on what type of career they would like to pursue, one of the first things they consider is how well a potential job lines up with their idealist values.
Many INFJ personality types (and INFP personality types) have an idealized vision in their mind of what their dream job would look like. This idealized vision is strongly tied to the value system of the INFJ or the INFP, and because this is so important to INFJs and INFPs, they often overlook red flags that the job may not actually be a good fit for them.
Workplaces that display elements of dysfunction don’t work for INFJ personality types and INFP personality types. It is very difficult for INFJs and INFPs to deal with narcissism, passive-aggressiveness, and cutthroat competition from coworkers. Sadly, this type of environment is very prevalent in large corporate companies.
It’s a common experience for an INFJ or INFP to be lured into a job based on the values put forth in the company’s mission statement, and then once they actually start working for the organization, discover a theme of underlying corruption, office politics, and game-playing. This is heartbreaking for INFJ personality types and INFP personality types, and it can cause long-term emotional damage to them.
One of the solutions to this ongoing problem for INFJs and INFPs is to decide to work for themselves as a solopreneur.
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Let your career goal be flexible- don’t focus on a fixed endpoint but focus on a continuous shift in the direction of financial, spiritual, emotional, social and career development.
Showing up to work in a false way is completely unacceptable for an INFJ. Absolutely. Excellent insight.
Fact-checking the work culture before applying for a job is essential because employers are skillful at creating false images. I go through Glassdoor employee reviews to learn what's happening under the false facade.
That is spectacular advice. From one INFJ to (probably) another INFJ or INFP -Thank you!!
@@williamcastilla1963 As a lie detector, it's enjoyable. 😁
Indeed also has company reviews and those can be helpful in the job search.
I now see each job as an opportunity to fulfill my life purposes and move on when finished rather than searching for a dream job.❤
I totally resonate with this!
Love that.
My dream job is working on the Federal Reserve Board. This way i can just print my own money and take lots of naps with my doggies and kitties
You are spot on. I absolutely HATE in person work positions. I love working for myself. I just need to get more projects. I have been independent for a long time
Autonomy is the highest priority for me as well. I hate company politics and loathing micromanaging
Soo weird...cos this is something Im going through now, I quickly said yes to a job I thought was dream job, only to realize wait a minute certain aspect of it isnt aligned with me
INFJ here and I just left what I thought was my dream job. I lasted a year and a half and it ultimately came down to an ethical reason and it not aligning with my values. This video was perfect timing for me to see.
I am really enjoying your really insightful videos! I went self employed because I always felt trapped in employed jobs - I always felt like I wanted to escape! It felt amazing once I became a self employed handyman. However, I do suffer from anxiety when things don't go so well and ensuring I'm bringing in enough money per month. I am not great at valuing myself and charging accordingly. So sometimes I do think about going back to employment.
I might have figured this out unconsciously but one of the reasons I didn't pursue a non-tech field was the politics and the social maneuvering. At least in tech you have to demonstrate genuine ability and I'm all for meritocratic fairness. Currently am WFH and don't need to care about office drama. The work is tough but I code what needs to be done and close the laptop.
I like that. But in my experience, some people play a drama on online meeting platforms. It's so annoying. 😮💨
Worked the corporate world till 30 years old, then started my own company. PROBLEM was - I could hire anyone to work for me because I thought they should have the same work ethics that I naturally did.
Cannot agree more. 20 years into my career I’m still looking for that dream job. Thank you ❤❤❤❤
Same. I’m a registered nurse for 20 yrs and I love helping ppl. But I want to do something that is my own. Still searching out ideas.
After chasing down and getting what I thought was my dream job working on exotic cars, I changed careers and accidentally found more satisfaction than I ever thought I would in mechatronics. I've been doing it over 5 years now and it still feels like I'm being paid well for having tryluly relentless fun. It's also big enough of a company with enough turnover that I get the chance to delve into psychology and often use my intuitive people reading in a supervisory role.
It might not be what you think it is, but your dream job probably does exist.
Oh boy did I need this today. Thank you!!
This is just … OMG I am just binge watching your videos and gaining SO much validation. This is awesome. You are just the BEST out there Laura, I really want to join some of your classes in the near future!
I HAVE A QUESTION … How would I know if I am an INFP OR and INFJ other than taking a test? I have ADHD and maybe a bit of autism, so i kinda feel like I am pulled in both directions!
Dream job: feeling fulfilled, high autonomy, the propensity to expand and be somewhat entrepreneurial with the potential to make a lot of money…not so we can show it off, but so that we can feel safe and plan our cozy future. The dream job is doing something that doesn’t feel so much like a 9-5 grind, but something you can do forever, while using our own creative spin and never really have to retire from. IMO
And what do you do when you are an INFJ who doesn't know what she likes or what she's good at while living in an unpredictable and scary world in which there's no jobs for young people and not high enough salaries to pay the bills? I just want stability. A job that I can be sure that I won't lose. An stable income every month. Being able to spend time with my loved ones. It seems impossible.
I am an INFJ and I have my dream job.
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thank you for speaking about those concerns, because it really is the resistance.
My dream job is to own my own vacation rental again so I can have freedom. I had one and My mother ruined my business and now I am trying to rebuild it . Massage therapy will get me there . It’s meaningful yet can be part time … this will show stability for a bank to give me a loan …. That way I can get the heck away from her forever.
Thank you for this video! :)
Thank you 👍 Since I found out I'm an INJF a lot of things have been clearified for me, about myself. This video is absolutely describing whats going on in my head.. I've recently once again choosed to leave a job only after two months and finding out it was a crazy circus kind of place.. and now what to do....I totaly understand the idea about working by myself but it's a financially risky thing..so... trying to find a new employment but it has to be balanced, nice and polite coworkers, a variation of duties and most of all.. I'm working best on my own but at the same time I don't want to be all by myself..I like to have nice people around me but not interfering.... Looking very much forward to pension and to be free from employmentslavery....
Good luck to all INFJ out there! ❤
Looking forward to more info about your course ❤ How much it costs?
So we get steamrolled?? Is that what this is??
It's May 9 so I guess I missed but im not in USA anyway.
Do you offer any scholarships?
thanks Lauren
Hate i missed your workshop. I jv a business and marketing has been my greatest resistance but also my infj brain and its large cloud of ideas that proloferate. I hope you offer ot again. Im on yr email list but somehow missed it.
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I'm so blessed to have found this channel thank you so much❤.
Hi Lauren! When do you might offer this course again?
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