INFJ Careers, Jobs, Majors By A.J. Drenth

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INFJ Careers, Jobs, Majors
By A.J. Drenth
INFJ Careers

Like ENFJ career-seekers, INFJs are generally less interested in career hopping and trial-and-error experimentation than INFP career-searchers are. They prefer to lay down roots when possible, as changes in outward circumstances can be unsettling to them.
Their anxiety toward outer instability may be exacerbated by a difficult economic climate, which may lead them to settle for mediocre jobs.
Even those preferring to go back to school or do something different may avoid doing so because of looming economic fears.



Soul
So true. When I found out that Homeopathy requires 4 years full time study, I try to delete the idea from my mind. I couldn't face a loss of income especially since I just got a 7 years loan on new condominium. I got extra money to paid out for monthly maintenance. Even got the expensive Homeopathy medication, which luckily is paid by Company.

By A.J. Drenth
INFJ Careers
INFJs can also find it difficult to directly engage or act on the world (Se). While difficult for other types to fathom, some INFJs feel themselves so foreign to the world that action seems hopelessly strange and unnatural. Some INFJs report feeling so detached from their bodies that action feels like an awkward, out-of-body experience.

INFJs commonly gravitate toward Social, Investigative, and Artistic pursuits.


Soul
I think Homeopathy has investigative mode..and dealing with people I got my social mode..so it is okay.

INFJ Careers
Individuals with Realistic interests enjoy physical, hands-on work, often involving machines. They may take up careers such as computer science, engineering, architecture, and construction. Those attracted to Realistic work tend to enjoy working with “things” more than people. It is therefore unsurprising that this interest domain is correlated with a preference for Thinking over Feeling. Research suggests that S, T, and P types are more drawn to Realistic work than are N, F, and J types.
Hence, INFJs typically have little to no interest in Realistic work. 

Soul - true I don't like hands on work. I just like to strategise, give direction and others execute. I just like to oversee. Then go back to my own domain, do a bit of writing..come out in the world when required.

By A.J. Drenth
INFJ Careers
The Investigative domain incorporates analytic, scientific, and academic interests. Investigative types enjoy working with ideas, theories, facts, or data. As Fe types, INFJs are typically less interested in the hard sciences (e.g., physics) than they are the social sciences (psychology, sociology, geography, political science majors, etc.). They are more apt to display Investigative-Artistic (IA) interests than IR interests.
INFJs with IA or AI interests commonly major in the humanities, social sciences, philosophy, religion, critical theory, the humanities/liberal arts, investigative journalism, or non-fiction writing.
Law and medicine are generally not the best fit for INFJs, as these professions are better suited for TJ types.

Soul
I am naturally good at reading law but somehow not keen as a career..
But medicine to me was too dry and I used to sleep in Biology class in high schoo.
True..thats the thing that holds me back.
i am not interested in the hard investigative facts..
But the thing that is holding me is that "energy" based of Homeopathy. And the fact that I am miraculously cured..
My constant middle finger with RA deformity for the past few years..has now reduced in size. This has never ever happen even when I was in constant Arava medication.
Why suddenly the deformity can reduce with the Homeopathy..
thats the magic..I am wanting to learn...and uncover...

By A.J. Drenth
INFJ Careers
In concert with those displaying Investigative interests, individuals with Artistic interests often have an intellectual or cultural-orientation. The Artistic theme strongly correlates Myers-Briggs Intuition, as well as, to a lesser extent, Feeling and Perceiving. The Artistic interest domain requires little explanation. It captures those with unconventional and creative interests, including actors, painters, dancers, poets, sculptors, writers, designers, and the like. Unsurprisingly, Artistic types are highly represented among students studying the arts and humanities. Those interested in library science also tend to fall under this interest domain.
INFJs commonly possess Artistic interests As N dominants, most INFJs are gifted with language and writing. As J types, their natural writing style is fairly structured and analytical. While holding their own with regard to “creative writing,” their aptitude may be greater in non-fiction writing, be it critical, descriptive, or theoretical.
Soul
True...
There is the creativity in me..the expression in me.


Individuals in the Social interest domain enjoy working with people. This domain is often conceived as the conceptual opposite of the Realistic domain, although some individuals enjoy working with both people and things. Social interests are common among teachers, healthcare workers, clergy, trainers, human resource professionals, and caretakers, to name a few. The Social domain relates to preferences for Extraversion and Feeling. Among the most popular careers, jobs, and majors for INFJs, are those in religion/ministry, teaching/education, mental health counseling, and medicine/healthcare.

Soul
Yes...there is a part of me that wants to inspire others to be the best that they can be..
Mmm....suddenly tot perhaps it is me that I need to inspire.
Others always see that I can do much more than I am...only I can't see that.
I am always envious of others following their passion.....their calling...and best still if their calling is their work..
Mmm..health care is listed.
Health care is important to me due to my long term RA issue.


The final two Holland domains, Enterprising and Conventional, are typically not the first choice for INFJs. The Enterprising domain entails the promotion of products, ideas, or services. Such individuals tend to be persuasive, assertive, and enjoy competitive environments. Typical Enterprising careers include sales and marketing, business and management, law, politics, journalism, insurance, and stock trading. Enterprising individuals often prefer Extroversion.

Soul
True..while I am a good promoter..I can only promote what I am passionate about..
and I can only do it in small dosage with much rest time in between...I can't do it constantly.
Isha yoga is something that I can promore naturally..It is my life...it is my highest expression that I have found so far.

Realistic: (no recommendations in this domain)
- True..I don't like realistic hands on

Investigative:
• Philosopher/theologian
• Sociologist, political scientist
• Researcher or research assistant
• Psychologist: research, personality, social
• Journalist
• Instructional designer

Soul
I can be the top 4 or even No. 5 except I don't like to 'travel'

Artistic:
• Playwright
• Art/Museum Curator
• Critic: art, film, literary, food
• Editor, writer (especially non-fiction)
• Blogger (see my post, Tools & Considerations for Prospective Bloggers)

Soul
I am already a Blogger.

Social:
• Counseling/counselor/therapist
• Psychologist, clinical or counseling
• Human resources professional
• Teacher/college professor: art, religion, English, literature
• Priest, pastor, rabbi, minister

Soul
I can be the top 3....but I find it too tiring to talk all days.
i prefer just to diagnose..give prescriptions and then move on.
Counsellling takes too much time and energy.


Enterprising:
• Consultant
• Journalist

Soul
Consultant..cos i just like to give ideas and solution. No hands on
Journalist..not so...


Conventional:

• Administrator

Soul
More of a Snr Administrator whereby I don't have to do any Realistic role..no hands on.

Soul
Looking at all these...looks like Homeopathy is something possible.
Whats holding me back is the loss of financial security...and not sure of the chance of success.
I am already quite the top at my current corporate career..why rock the boat?

INFJ Careers, Jobs, Majors
By A.J. Drenth

INFJs are susceptible to the insidious influence of their inferior function, Extraverted Sensing (Se), in their career decision-making. Namely, they choose careers that are rooted in the wishes and desires of their Se rather than those of the top two functions, Ni & Fe. In doing so, they may end up in careers normally population by ESPs, leaving them feeling stressed, depleted, and unfulfilled.

 INFJs are susceptible to the insidious influence of their inferior function, Extraverted Sensing (Se), in their career decision-making. Namely, they choose careers that are rooted in the wishes and desires of their Se rather than those of the top two functions, Ni & Fe. In doing so, they may end up in careers normally population by ESPs, leaving them feeling stressed, depleted, and unfulfilled.

For example, an INFJ friend of mine opted try her hand at culinary school in hopes of becoming a pastry chef. She had always enjoyed baking and making her creations beautiful. Her taste for fine food and concern for aesthetics are both related to her inferior Se. As she underwent her culinary training and later worked as a pastry chef, she realized how unrealistic and unhealthy this career choice was for her. It was physically demanding, fast-paced, required constant Se attention to detail, and was forever frustrating because of her Se perfectionism. She realized that this was not a good career fit and she was better suited for working with people (Fe) and ideas (Ni) than one characterized by concrete action (Se).

As another example, INFJs are often drawn to the visual arts or interior design. This allows them to work at converting an ideal (N) to a concrete reality (S). But such work requires careful attention to Se detail. One could argue that it is heavier on S than it is on N. Add in INFJs’ perfectionism and the pressure of trying to make a living from it, and you have a potential recipe for disaster. A better career choice for an INFJ might involve studying, teaching, theorizing, or writing about art/design. While still incorporating their Se inferior, these alternatives incorporate more Ni and Fe, making them ultimately more satisfying and less prone to the addictions and extremism of their inferior function.

Soul
True.
It is true..hence my need to be ambition and strive to be the top so I do less hands on work.
Then went into Isha volunteering out of responsibibility..and got so much hands on things..that leave me depleted.
Hence my dislike for volunteering..especially hands on.
At least in my career I got it right.
As I said I have removed what I don't want in my career..
But now I want to have what what I truly want in my career.
And "Energy" is my key passion.

By A.J. Drenth
INFJ Careers
Making money is another inferior function related problem point for INFJs. INFJs love to live in beautiful surroundings. They often have refined and expensive tastes. Financial security is also important to them. Since all these things require money and are intertwined with their inferior function, money can be a dangerous thing for INFJs (the same would hold true for INTJs). In order to avoid money-related addictive behavior, INFJs may do best as salaried employees. This reduces the incentive for workaholism that could easily manifest if working on commission.

In the end, INFJs are wise to consider the degree to which their career choice is being dictated by their Se and whether it is likely to introduce Se-related problems. While it may be okay for INFJs to have some amount of Se activity in their work, having too much can easily contribute to burn-out, frustration, and dissatisfaction.

Soul
Eventhough as salaried employee I was working too much without the corresponding money.
Well, that cycle stopped in late thirties after i used Isha tools.
Now reading this..I realised I am truly an Introvert and hence thats why I am saying no to the high corporate profile job. It would just drained me.
I prefer much time alone.
I don't like too much meeting of people.
 I think now instead of keep on breaking my own boundary...tries to live within my boundary.
I need to create and live my own boundary rather than keep on breaking my own.
Sadhguru msg of breaking boundary are for those who can't break boundary..My issue is keeping boundary rather than breaking boundary.