No, I am INFJ and a social anthropologist to boot, and for years I have this feeling it's a perfect combination for a spy. Except maybe for my distrust in governmental bodies in general 😅
You are sort of right. In an observational, interrogatory and or analytical intelligence role an INFJ does extremely well. Being an active field officer or under cover operative, especially penetrating or infiltrating a target or group, is uncomfortable as this requires constant fakery and deception.
Great video. I "slammed the door" with my parents and joined the navy in 1950. Put in 20 years and got out at age 37. I knew nothing about Myers Briggs, but when I did, found out I was an INFJ. Now I realize why I do what I do and how I tick. To put it mildly, it was a revelation and validated all the things I did and my thought processes over the years. Upon honourable discharge from the navy,(1967) I went to northern Canada (I'm Canadian) and worked with our First Nation people in community activism. I got my commercial pilot license and flew all over the western Arctic helping Native people get their s**t together. Also fell in with the local hippies and basically thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Met some outstanding people and fell in love many times. I even got paid for the work I was doing. Long story short, now 89 years old and living the laid back life on the Canadian prairies. Still do lots of community volunteer work as well. Onward and upward is my motto. Or, "Don't let the bastards grind you down." Peace everyone.
I think the problem for an INFJ teacher would be handling discipline. That’s why I would have chosen lecturer because students have chosen to be there. Your point are good though. The assumption that we prefer human contact in jobs may not always work out as we hate conflict and we expect others to behave as honestly and morally as us, which they often don’t. This is why I prefer working alone most of the time.
On point for me. I tried teaching and the discipline component as well as dealing with parents and administration were not for me at all. That was too much contact and a headache.
As an INFJ and an instructor, whenever I've detected students who are less motivated and less moral, I've engaged in quiet quitting. This isn't a suggestion, it's a statement of struggle, particularly when the described student demographic persists.
I would go ahead and get the Ph.D. because these days classrooms are battlefields. I had to leave classroom teaching because these days teachers are more prison keepers. You can't teach if you can't get control. I had some of the worst behaved classrooms on the hallway. I would say lecturer may be a better fit. Even when you do get into a debate it is on a higher thinking level. Yet, I will still teach. There are other ways to do that and I am exploring them.
10:59 As a teacher with 23 years of experience, I fully subscribe to these comments. It is lovely getting appreciation from students and seeing materials that you created benefit them. But boy, if they get arrogant or rebellious, it's super draining... I can see myself doing little else though, as I am a natural teacher (from a family line of teachers as well). Ren described the difficulties of an academic career (which I used to dream of) very well, I would also dislike the politicking. Also, the tenure I have as a teacher is a huge plus. Job security is a not to be underestimated benefit. On the other hand it is also a ’golden cage’ that pretty much keeps you stuck... My dream image is being a teacher somewhere in the 1950s, at school in some quiet village, where you were respected in your role as a teacher... Well, let's try make the best of things as they are...😊 10:59
Good video, thanks. I'm an INFJ archivist. The low-stress environment, constant opportunities to learn, and value to humanity in preserving the historical record is the perfect combination for me.
I work in clinical research and the most satisfying part for me is when I get to mentor others or train on our programs. It's not a primary task but it's frequent enough. I agree with writer and librarian. My love for books and written expression of knowledge and insight is boundless.
I have no idea what I want to do career wise and I look up career paths daily. I definitely agree with what you said about enjoying written expression of knowledge and insight. What type of careers involve a lot of this that you think an infj might be suited for?
Interesting! I'm an INFJ currently working as a high school history teacher. I've also been a screenwriter and TV commercial producer. I agree with the post about getting easily bored if we don't mix things up enough.. connect dots... have stimulation, variety...
I'm an INFJ (tested as this multiple times over the past 1-2 decades), and none of these jobs are appealing to me. -.- I wish I could do something that didn't require interacting with humans.
As an INFJ, i totally agree with your suggestions and those in the comments section. As an INFJ, i have discovered the amazing satisfaction of petsitting and I don't mean ordinary petsitting. In my roster, i had a mix of 12 to 13 dogs, big and small! Including my own one boy! I started petsitting so that I could spend time with my dog Tenzin. What developed (sort of organically) was this set of guest dogs who would come and go and we became a whole group of friends who enjoyed our walks together, eat together and best of all, relax together! As an INFJ, i was on my toes but emotionally it was SO rewarding as dogs love and appreciate sincerity, and i was happy to be myself, not be misunderstood, judged, and more importantly appreciated. In return, I appreciated the love and sincerity of all my furry guests and always inspired by their infinite capacity of enjoying each moment!!! The human owners of my guests would not think of boarding them elsewhere and that is how i felt even more validated!!!
Thank you for giving a secondary mention to nurse. Nearly every video mentions Teacher, Therapists/Psychologists, and Social Worker without realizing that bedside nursing is the intersection of these 3 professions. As an INFJ critical care RN who precepts (teaches) all the time, I can assure you that this is a good fit, as it involves compassion, social interaction, sharing your passion, deep knowledge, meticulous organization, and creativity within confined circumstances. Thanks for the video!
RN here and I couldn’t agree more. The only pitfall I find is emotional burnout. But I’ve learned boundaries over the years and it’s helped me greatly. 😊
Filmmaking is a great option to writing. Getting to both work conceptually, with people and being involved in several different creative processes is quite exciting.
INFJ nurse here, who likes to write/journal and draw artwork in spare time. Have literally thought that being a librarian would be a desirable job too but not sure about the job security. But I love being able to help people when they’re sick, even though the healthcare system can be stressful.
I was an online teacher for Chinese students for 3 years, and it was the best job I ever had. I had to look for new work just recently due to new Chinese governmental laws.... so i quickly got a call center job. It honestly is crushing my soul. I would love to be a librarian in an elementary school. If only I could find that somehow. Of course, I've always wanted to be a writer. All of my teachers in school all encouraged me to continue writing.. but life got in my way. I still do poetry, but rarely share it, because it's exposing my soul.
Hey Ren. Thanks for the great content. I am an INFJ and I’m very happy with my job as a watchmaker. I’ve listened to many audiobooks over the years and since we’ve had smartphones, this job has been great for infj’s.
My own intuitive take on this, in no particular order: a mystical and wild version of a scientist 👩🔬, artist 👩🎨, inventor 🦿, doctor or veterinarian 👩⚕️, and professor 👩🏫. I could never just be one of them. Basically an explorer of all the possibilities of human consciousness. I am particularly interested in expanding any perceived limitations.
I’m a cardiac RN who works from home now. This is the best as I get to use my creativity to help solve different health problems daily, but I get to have the benefit of having some distance from people in person. I talk to patients over the phone and I work from home so I have lots of independence and autonomy. We cannot stand being micromanaged. The medical feild keeps me intrigued and I can use my empathy to be there with each individual person I speak to. Lots of times we talk on deeper levels than just their cardiac issues. I thought about switching to counseling, but I know I’d get burn-out. There is some minutiae of charting, care plans and emails…but it’s not overwhelming.
Great picks! Social Worker would be difficult for me. I find immense suffering of others to be very hard on my psyche. There is a program in the states called CASA, it's an advocacy position( actually it's non-paid) in the court system for young children and teens. I would find myself wanting to adopt all the kids though. Nursing is also a great choice. I did this for many years. It will definitely satisfy your Fe's need to be " the advocate/ helper" type.
I am a nurse for 20 yrs and I did join CASA once upon a time and I felt the same as you. I couldn’t do it. When one of my CASA kids ended up in jail later, I felt a sense of guilt and failure. It’s too much for most of us. It takes some time for us to get over “not being able to save the world.”
Interesting list. I am just wondering whether most of these professions will actually stimulate our intuition in the long term. We also tend to really join the dots quickly and then tend to get bored. I found myself very effective in management and consulting especially where one is dealing with complex social issues. I also think INFJs could be great spiritual teachers. I think our jobs need to transcend the normal and needs to have societal impact at a systemic level to have long term meaning for us.
I agree Brendan. I am currently a professional Interior Designer for 9 years but are currently getting my Masters in Psychology with emphasis in Life Coaching. It is so refreshing to connect with our tribe of other INFJ people. Here we can learn so much and bounce off each other’s experiences. I feel more confident in myself when I connect with other INFJ people.
Those were all spot on! I am a former social worker. I went into it with such open hearted ideals, but the crushing paperwork and ineffectual social systems broke me. I did clerical work in a school, which I really enjoyed and now I do clerical work for a real estate team. It's less social than at the school, I'm really missing that element. But real estate is fascinating and I like my new ENTJ boss. There's a great deal of psychology in real estate, much more than people realize.
Thanks for the wonderful discussion -- INFJ retired law professor - and, as noted, that position felt just right - a definite treat interacting with the students and helping them along with understanding the often complex subject matter
I wanted to write when I was younger, then I had to pay bills. Living a life filled with books and writings would be a dream come true. I even take books on my vacation. 😅😅
This was so accurate-I’ve considered each of these options at some point. I actually did major in psychology and had intended to be a counselor but realized I would have a hard time separating myself emotionally and thought I’d burn out quickly. But I still have occasional thoughts of pursuing it, along with writing!
Tnak you! Absolutely agree with this career list for INFJs. I can also add an artist's job on the bottom of the list because of the highest level of financial insecurity.
Great Video! I like to teach others topics that I am passionate (and now a thing or two) about and also love to share my personal experience in the hope of helping others.
For me : A place/job where people are for the most : healthy, not judging and benevolent, accept you as you are with your weirdness. Where I can use Intuition, Logic, and a little sensing and talk sometimes but not too much with coworkers. I am on interim to Essilor, administrative assistant, commercial support. I process customer returns (opticians) with a matrix (a logical table). Sometimes I help with logistics. I also love the environment, the little connections with colleagues. It's cool and peaceful/agreable when some of coworkers are introverts or intuitive. I really like spend my time at this work with theses people. I am on my element.
ok, without watching and in no order of preference... travel writer (or any writer, really) zookeeper (this includes stuff like forest ranger, animal minder, conservationist, a marine biologist even) an entrepreneur of some sort an artist of some kind, music/movies/stage or what have you an advisor to a politician/king/queen/dynasty bonus: diplomat wanted to stay away from the usual boring therapiss/counsellor/spiritual something bs k, let's watch your video now and see what you had to say
Honestly, ride share driver, taxi driver. To be able to know how much your passenger wants to talk or not talk and dealing with groups. Plus being able to figure out "best" route to take considering the circumstances.
I found the role of hostage and suicide negotiator EXTREMELY fulfilling and satisfying. Thank goodness you didn't mention lawyer or advocate. In order to succeed as such you have to win which means your opponent has to lose. In order to to this you have to discredit, destroy, your opponent and his witnesses' credibility, attack them psychologically. Given INFJ's intuitive ability to "read" people INFJ's can be extremely good at this. But you reach a point of saturation and personal reckoning: when you realize you're abusing a gift and literally selling your soul, destroying people for professional reputation purposes, status and money. Judge or magistrate I believe an INFJ would do very well.
Daycare teacher has been the best job of my life. Absolutely feeds my soul. Even better than adults, kids are just pure human and they are fascinating. They are pure potential which feeds my Ni. I can try to figure out what they need. How their minds work. And I feel like the conductor of an orchestra when I guide the class and create harmony and positive dynamics between the kids. It's the most engaging and fulfilling job
When i was a kid, i wanted to be a teacher, it was even mentuoned in my year book. Then during highschool, i wanted to be a writer or a psychologist. i talked about this with an INFP friend. But when i was in college, i majored in business and thought how i wanted to be a librarian. I stayed in the library most of the time in college. And now, i work as a social worker. 😂 yeah, i had lots of ups and downs when i graduated college, and i love being a social worker. This video is so spot on.
I heard another infj you tuber say this I think it was wenzes. She did a very specific job at a bank and she said infjs should specialise in something. Like one field we can know everything about and become and expert in rather than something broad
I agree with the specializing for NiTi types especially. I love having a job where I get to teach people about one area that I have developed a level of expertise in.
@@lunade13 yeah, how do you come to this conclusion? And what type is she in your opinion? I really like her Videos but for some reasons she's giving off Entj vibes to me. But then I'm not qualified to type others at ALL.
I taught for 5 years and loathed it. I got stuck after getting my credential. It’s loud and erratic. Classroom mgmt is a sh*tshow. If you could teach Zumba to monkeys all day, then you can probably handle teaching. I personally never want to see a classroom ever again unless I’m sitting at a desk quietly as a student. I freaking hated it.
Yes!! For sure! Already accidentally am that according to the people closest to me from just nerding out. Not medically trained tho, but this would definitely be an INFJ dream job imo.
Hello Ren! ❤️ so happy to see u! Yes with teaching, when i cook at home and there are some people around who are interested i do teach them based on my experience hahaha! What about artist? I keep to myself when i do my sculpting and painting. Perfumer? Is that correct? Keep to yourself but make art through smell? Im learning that now, since im combining my senses that i use with cooking too? Sometimes my friends do need someone to talk to then i become their shrink hahahaha, but its difficult for other people to understand me?
I think nursing commands heavy use of sensing which is not the strong suit of many INFJs. Also all the strict procedures and protocols...I am always critiziced for not doing things the same way twice hahah I think INFJs as paediatrics or psychiatrist, neurologist etc would would be more suitable. But I think any job where there is room for creativity, human interaction (to a certain extent, we are introverts at the end of the day) , not very heavy on monotonous work, and the result of which helps people, could be suitable for INFJs.
Oh! - I almost forgot. I picked up your book, and ... and.. well, All you Infjs out there, its like watching the 6th sense movie... about yourself! Totally brilliant. I will not talk about the book - because I actually feel, like its an experience to BE experienced to read!. And that is saying SOMETHING. For the price, - you are ignorant to ignore this one, if your and Infj. DO the THING, by this book! I mean it. Renaud - your pretty darn awesome for having written it - just saying. (and no - I do not know this guy, and Renaud certainly do not have the faintest idea of who I might be - thats for sure!)
Thakyou, so glad I found this video I can agree on your choice compleatly i have worked in all those capacities during my life and been very lucky in each case learning so much and experiencing some marvellous moments. I loved lcturing when I was invited to do so .Teacibg was also really ibteresting but being restricted by to much ridgiiyin the school system had me seek out alternatives . I enoyed most of all being a reasearcher in documentay film production . I do enjoy my current work as a councellor I am writing and hope I can continue expkoring as I do..Rsearch in certain areas eg journalisim, stories , etc is very rewarding and exciting..thankyou for an interesting and informatie programne..
Being a researcher in documentary film production sounds extremely interesting. I’ve always loved watching documentaries and mini documentaries on TH-cam. How does someone get started doing research for documentaries or do work involving documentaries in general?
Lol Ive thoughts about all of those jobs at one time in my life, except for librarian. Funny thing is librarian seems like a really peaceful, nice job.
Hmm, teacher is interesting. Which education level were you thinking about with that one? Depending on the age group of students, energy levels and conflict or competition would be a factor. At least in American education.
I totally agree. I am a medical Lab tech. I have thought about writing books. maybe one day. BTW is that an attack on titan pillow behind you by chance?
I think teaching can work but in smaller subdivisions of teaching, like gifted and talent programs or special education--definitely not mainstream teaching. The discipline and disrespect would be too much for INFJS.
Hi, Ren, thanks for sharing. Much to say about this, but let’s start with a practical question that is pertinent to the subject. What made you so generously share such important material with your non- paying subscribers? What was your logic in the first place for restricting such a vital invitation for reflection only to those who paid for it? At one point Christian Church was selling indulgences and this practice has continued through the ages, albeit in the form of selling books or tickets to talks delivered by the new messiahs or gurus or mentors or psychotherapists or influencers (call them what you want) who sell enlightenment, mental health, basically wisdom and HOPE in one form or another. Those who cannot afford it should be content with their lot and buy into one of the ‘free’ mainstream nonsense that gives them the wonderful chance of selling their dignity for degrading pies in the skies. It’s a whole fcking industry. A very lucrative business.
I dont understand why I'm not an infj if my room is a bit messy because that's highly illogical tbh, just because im not anel about bein a neat freak 24/7 doesn't mean im not an infj, honestly I clean it regularly so it's never cluttered for very long
I've completed different personality/vocation tests over the years and most of the recommendations fell with the vocations you mentioned. However, there was always one that fascinated me but I never pursued. Espionage, Spy, whatever you want to call it. Now that I know I'm an INFJ, it makes sense. What do you think?
Agreed….but I wanted to be the part of a team where I do the back work and someone else does the interactions. I’m good with hunches and can find stuff quicklj
When I was a kid I wanted to be sort of Hildegarde von Bingen: a nun in a monastery, but a scholar, a musician, and a herbalist, and a councilor in the same time. It makes a lot of sense, doesn't it? 😅 I became a social anthropologist, and during studies, I had a passing thought that we were trained to become spies...
All well and good. But what about when you don't find out you're INFJ til your early 40s, still have student debts and going back to school isn't an option?
I have an incredibly vivid imagination and was once told by a teacher that I could make a living as a fiction writer. The problem for me is the precarious nature of a writer and the amount of sacrifice you need to make to create a viable work of fiction with the possibility of wasting years of your life with 0 pay off.
🧐... And just where exactly, does the; "Nuevo-Comedic, Oracle at Delphi", fit into this little equation? 🙄 🤨... Hmmmnn? 😮💨 Given the topic, someone may or may not have seen this question coming! 🤣
Best job, is no job for an INFJ
Am I the only one thinking that spying could be a great job for INFJ ?
Haha, it might be... the only issue might be with morals!
You could always play it like Dumbledore...
No, I am INFJ and a social anthropologist to boot, and for years I have this feeling it's a perfect combination for a spy. Except maybe for my distrust in governmental bodies in general 😅
You are sort of right. In an observational, interrogatory and or analytical intelligence role an INFJ does extremely well. Being an active field officer or under cover operative, especially penetrating or infiltrating a target or group, is uncomfortable as this requires constant fakery and deception.
Is it normal for an infj to doesnt know who I really am?
Great video. I "slammed the door" with my parents and joined the navy in 1950. Put in 20 years and got out at age 37. I knew nothing about Myers Briggs, but when I did, found out I was an INFJ. Now I realize why I do what I do and how I tick. To put it mildly, it was a revelation and validated all the things I did and my thought processes over the years.
Upon honourable discharge from the navy,(1967) I went to northern Canada (I'm Canadian) and worked with our First Nation people in community activism. I got my commercial pilot license and flew all over the western Arctic helping Native people get their s**t together. Also fell in with the local hippies and basically thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Met some outstanding people and fell in love many times. I even got paid for the work I was doing.
Long story short, now 89 years old and living the laid back life on the Canadian prairies. Still do lots of community volunteer work as well. Onward and upward is my motto. Or, "Don't let the bastards grind you down." Peace everyone.
Wow, you are an inspiration to me!
1. Librarian
2. Teacher
3. Psychology
4. Social worker/nurse
5. Writer
Councilor, Researcher, Evangelist
@@DaviddazeI agree.💯👍
I think the problem for an INFJ teacher would be handling discipline. That’s why I would have chosen lecturer because students have chosen to be there. Your point are good though.
The assumption that we prefer human contact in jobs may not always work out as we hate conflict and we expect others to behave as honestly and morally as us, which they often don’t. This is why I prefer working alone most of the time.
On point for me. I tried teaching and the discipline component as well as dealing with parents and administration were not for me at all. That was too much contact and a headache.
As an INFJ and an instructor, whenever I've detected students who are less motivated and less moral, I've engaged in quiet quitting. This isn't a suggestion, it's a statement of struggle, particularly when the described student demographic persists.
I'm a teacher and now assistant principal. This is true. I've had to adjust myself a great deal
I would go ahead and get the Ph.D. because these days classrooms are battlefields. I had to leave classroom teaching because these days teachers are more prison keepers. You can't teach if you can't get control. I had some of the worst behaved classrooms on the hallway. I would say lecturer may be a better fit. Even when you do get into a debate it is on a higher thinking level. Yet, I will still teach. There are other ways to do that and I am exploring them.
10:59 As a teacher with 23 years of experience, I fully subscribe to these comments. It is lovely getting appreciation from students and seeing materials that you created benefit them.
But boy, if they get arrogant or rebellious, it's super draining... I can see myself doing little else though, as I am a natural teacher (from a family line of teachers as well).
Ren described the difficulties of an academic career (which I used to dream of) very well, I would also dislike the politicking.
Also, the tenure I have as a teacher is a huge plus. Job security is a not to be underestimated benefit. On the other hand it is also a ’golden cage’ that pretty much keeps you stuck... My dream image is being a teacher somewhere in the 1950s, at school in some quiet village, where you were respected in your role as a teacher...
Well, let's try make the best of things as they are...😊 10:59
Good video, thanks. I'm an INFJ archivist. The low-stress environment, constant opportunities to learn, and value to humanity in preserving the historical record is the perfect combination for me.
I work in clinical research and the most satisfying part for me is when I get to mentor others or train on our programs. It's not a primary task but it's frequent enough. I agree with writer and librarian. My love for books and written expression of knowledge and insight is boundless.
I have no idea what I want to do career wise and I look up career paths daily. I definitely agree with what you said about enjoying written expression of knowledge and insight. What type of careers involve a lot of this that you think an infj might be suited for?
Interesting! I'm an INFJ currently working as a high school history teacher. I've also been a screenwriter and TV commercial producer. I agree with the post about getting easily bored if we don't mix things up enough.. connect dots... have stimulation, variety...
I’ve done some research about screenwriting and I’ve read some articles saying it’s really hard to get into, is that true?
I'm an INFJ (tested as this multiple times over the past 1-2 decades), and none of these jobs are appealing to me. -.- I wish I could do something that didn't require interacting with humans.
Computer programmer write software make apps etc
mechanic, millwright, welder, engineer, carpenter anything really with minimal social contact
As an INFJ, i totally agree with your suggestions and those in the comments section. As an INFJ, i have discovered the amazing satisfaction of petsitting and I don't mean ordinary petsitting. In my roster, i had a mix of 12 to 13 dogs, big and small! Including my own one boy! I started petsitting so that I could spend time with my dog Tenzin. What developed (sort of organically) was this set of guest dogs who would come and go and we became a whole group of friends who enjoyed our walks together, eat together and best of all, relax together! As an INFJ, i was on my toes but emotionally it was SO rewarding as dogs love and appreciate sincerity, and i was happy to be myself, not be misunderstood, judged, and more importantly appreciated. In return, I appreciated the love and sincerity of all my furry guests and always inspired by their infinite capacity of enjoying each moment!!!
The human owners of my guests would not think of boarding them elsewhere and that is how i felt even more validated!!!
Thank you for giving a secondary mention to nurse. Nearly every video mentions Teacher, Therapists/Psychologists, and Social Worker without realizing that bedside nursing is the intersection of these 3 professions. As an INFJ critical care RN who precepts (teaches) all the time, I can assure you that this is a good fit, as it involves compassion, social interaction, sharing your passion, deep knowledge, meticulous organization, and creativity within confined circumstances. Thanks for the video!
RN here and I couldn’t agree more. The only pitfall I find is emotional burnout. But I’ve learned boundaries over the years and it’s helped me greatly. 😊
Filmmaking is a great option to writing. Getting to both work conceptually, with people and being involved in several different creative processes is quite exciting.
Agreed!
Thank you
INFJ nurse here, who likes to write/journal and draw artwork in spare time. Have literally thought that being a librarian would be a desirable job too but not sure about the job security. But I love being able to help people when they’re sick, even though the healthcare system can be stressful.
I was an online teacher for Chinese students for 3 years, and it was the best job I ever had. I had to look for new work just recently due to new Chinese governmental laws.... so i quickly got a call center job.
It honestly is crushing my soul.
I would love to be a librarian in an elementary school. If only I could find that somehow.
Of course, I've always wanted to be a writer. All of my teachers in school all encouraged me to continue writing.. but life got in my way. I still do poetry, but rarely share it, because it's exposing my soul.
Hey Ren. Thanks for the great content. I am an INFJ and I’m very happy with my job as a watchmaker. I’ve listened to many audiobooks over the years and since we’ve had smartphones, this job has been great for infj’s.
Thiis is exactly what I do on my job as well.
My contributions:
UX Designer (Product designer)
UX Researcher
Yes
I find it hard to imagine being a teacher, like just dealing with all the violence again.
My own intuitive take on this, in no particular order: a mystical and wild version of a scientist 👩🔬, artist 👩🎨, inventor 🦿, doctor or veterinarian 👩⚕️, and professor 👩🏫. I could never just be one of them. Basically an explorer of all the possibilities of human consciousness. I am particularly interested in expanding any perceived limitations.
Librarian and writer,you always hit the nail on the head for us INFJs!
I’m a cardiac RN who works from home now. This is the best as I get to use my creativity to help solve different health problems daily, but I get to have the benefit of having some distance from people in person. I talk to patients over the phone and I work from home so I have lots of independence and autonomy. We cannot stand being micromanaged. The medical feild keeps me intrigued and I can use my empathy to be there with each individual person I speak to. Lots of times we talk on deeper levels than just their cardiac issues. I thought about switching to counseling, but I know I’d get burn-out. There is some minutiae of charting, care plans and emails…but it’s not overwhelming.
Great picks! Social Worker would be difficult for me. I find immense suffering of others to be very hard on my psyche. There is a program in the states called CASA, it's an advocacy position( actually it's non-paid) in the court system for young children and teens. I would find myself wanting to adopt all the kids though. Nursing is also a great choice. I did this for many years. It will definitely satisfy your Fe's need to be " the advocate/ helper" type.
I am a nurse for 20 yrs and I did join CASA once upon a time and I felt the same as you. I couldn’t do it. When one of my CASA kids ended up in jail later, I felt a sense of guilt and failure. It’s too much for most of us. It takes some time for us to get over “not being able to save the world.”
Interesting list. I am just wondering whether most of these professions will actually stimulate our intuition in the long term. We also tend to really join the dots quickly and then tend to get bored. I found myself very effective in management and consulting especially where one is dealing with complex social issues. I also think INFJs could be great spiritual teachers. I think our jobs need to transcend the normal and needs to have societal impact at a systemic level to have long term meaning for us.
I agree Brendan. I am currently a professional Interior Designer for 9 years but are currently getting my Masters in Psychology with emphasis in Life Coaching. It is so refreshing to connect with our tribe of other INFJ people. Here we can learn so much and bounce off each other’s experiences. I feel more confident in myself when I connect with other INFJ people.
Those were all spot on! I am a former social worker. I went into it with such open hearted ideals, but the crushing paperwork and ineffectual social systems broke me. I did clerical work in a school, which I really enjoyed and now I do clerical work for a real estate team. It's less social than at the school, I'm really missing that element. But real estate is fascinating and I like my new ENTJ boss. There's a great deal of psychology in real estate, much more than people realize.
Thanks for the wonderful discussion -- INFJ retired law professor - and, as noted, that position felt just right - a definite treat interacting with the students and helping them along with understanding the often complex subject matter
I am a therapist by way of clinical social work training. I’ve been at it for over 30 years and I’ve never worked a day in my life! ❤
I wanted to write when I was younger, then I had to pay bills. Living a life filled with books and writings would be a dream come true. I even take books on my vacation. 😅😅
This was so accurate-I’ve considered each of these options at some point. I actually did major in psychology and had intended to be a counselor but realized I would have a hard time separating myself emotionally and thought I’d burn out quickly. But I still have occasional thoughts of pursuing it, along with writing!
Tnak you! Absolutely agree with this career list for INFJs. I can also add an artist's job on the bottom of the list because of the highest level of financial insecurity.
Great Video! I like to teach others topics that I am passionate (and now a thing or two) about and also love to share my personal experience in the hope of helping others.
For me : A place/job where people are for the most : healthy, not judging and benevolent, accept you as you are with your weirdness.
Where I can use Intuition, Logic, and a little sensing and talk sometimes but not too much with coworkers.
I am on interim to Essilor, administrative assistant, commercial support.
I process customer returns (opticians) with a matrix (a logical table). Sometimes I help with logistics.
I also love the environment, the little connections with colleagues.
It's cool and peaceful/agreable when some of coworkers are introverts or intuitive.
I really like spend my time at this work with theses people. I am on my element.
ok, without watching and in no order of preference...
travel writer (or any writer, really)
zookeeper (this includes stuff like forest ranger, animal minder, conservationist, a marine biologist even)
an entrepreneur of some sort
an artist of some kind, music/movies/stage or what have you
an advisor to a politician/king/queen/dynasty
bonus: diplomat
wanted to stay away from the usual boring therapiss/counsellor/spiritual something bs
k, let's watch your video now and see what you had to say
Diplomat would probably be a dream job for many INFJ's. :)
I’ve always wanted to be a forest/park ranger or photographer.
Honestly, ride share driver, taxi driver. To be able to know how much your passenger wants to talk or not talk and dealing with groups.
Plus being able to figure out "best" route to take considering the circumstances.
I found the role of hostage and suicide negotiator EXTREMELY fulfilling and satisfying. Thank goodness you didn't mention lawyer or advocate. In order to succeed as such you have to win which means your opponent has to lose. In order to to this you have to discredit, destroy, your opponent and his witnesses' credibility, attack them psychologically. Given INFJ's intuitive ability to "read" people INFJ's can be extremely good at this. But you reach a point of saturation and personal reckoning: when you realize you're abusing a gift and literally selling your soul, destroying people for professional reputation purposes, status and money. Judge or magistrate I believe an INFJ would do very well.
Ohh good point! We have the ability, but never the want to manipulate!
Daycare teacher has been the best job of my life. Absolutely feeds my soul. Even better than adults, kids are just pure human and they are fascinating. They are pure potential which feeds my Ni. I can try to figure out what they need. How their minds work. And I feel like the conductor of an orchestra when I guide the class and create harmony and positive dynamics between the kids. It's the most engaging and fulfilling job
When i was a kid, i wanted to be a teacher, it was even mentuoned in my year book. Then during highschool, i wanted to be a writer or a psychologist. i talked about this with an INFP friend. But when i was in college, i majored in business and thought how i wanted to be a librarian. I stayed in the library most of the time in college. And now, i work as a social worker. 😂 yeah, i had lots of ups and downs when i graduated college, and i love being a social worker. This video is so spot on.
I heard another infj you tuber say this I think it was wenzes. She did a very specific job at a bank and she said infjs should specialise in something. Like one field we can know everything about and become and expert in rather than something broad
She is not an infj
@@lunade13 that's interesting, what do u think she is ?
I agree with the specializing for NiTi types especially. I love having a job where I get to teach people about one area that I have developed a level of expertise in.
@@lunade13 yeah, how do you come to this conclusion? And what type is she in your opinion? I really like her Videos but for some reasons she's giving off Entj vibes to me. But then I'm not qualified to type others at ALL.
I taught for 5 years and loathed it. I got stuck after getting my credential. It’s loud and erratic. Classroom mgmt is a sh*tshow. If you could teach Zumba to monkeys all day, then you can probably handle teaching. I personally never want to see a classroom ever again unless I’m sitting at a desk quietly as a student. I freaking hated it.
Medical Herbalist....
Yes!! For sure! Already accidentally am that according to the people closest to me from just nerding out. Not medically trained tho, but this would definitely be an INFJ dream job imo.
@@Gio-sx7kt I enjoy it.
Great to come across this video. Thanks for the informative information, it is very helpful to me as an INFJ-A.
I agree, personally this list resonates with me quite accurately, thank you RC!
Hello Ren! ❤️ so happy to see u! Yes with teaching, when i cook at home and there are some people around who are interested i do teach them based on my experience hahaha! What about artist? I keep to myself when i do my sculpting and painting. Perfumer? Is that correct? Keep to yourself but make art through smell? Im learning that now, since im combining my senses that i use with cooking too? Sometimes my friends do need someone to talk to then i become their shrink hahahaha, but its difficult for other people to understand me?
I think nursing commands heavy use of sensing which is not the strong suit of many INFJs. Also all the strict procedures and protocols...I am always critiziced for not doing things the same way twice hahah I think INFJs as paediatrics or psychiatrist, neurologist etc would would be more suitable. But I think any job where there is room for creativity, human interaction (to a certain extent, we are introverts at the end of the day) , not very heavy on monotonous work, and the result of which helps people, could be suitable for INFJs.
You summed up what an infj wants in a career pretty well. I can’t stand monotonous work 🤦🏻♀️
I agree and it is the particular flavor of sensing at which INFJs are particularly bad, introverted sensing.
Oh! - I almost forgot. I picked up your book, and ... and.. well, All you Infjs out there, its like watching the 6th sense movie... about yourself! Totally brilliant. I will not talk about the book - because I actually feel, like its an experience to BE experienced to read!. And that is saying SOMETHING. For the price, - you are ignorant to ignore this one, if your and Infj. DO the THING, by this book! I mean it. Renaud - your pretty darn awesome for having written it - just saying. (and no - I do not know this guy, and Renaud certainly do not have the faintest idea of who I might be - thats for sure!)
I have met many librarians. They definetly have an INFJ vibe.
Oi most librarians have an Infp intp vibe
@@verntoews6937 I also detect ISFJ vibes
Yes
Thakyou, so glad I found this video I can agree on your choice compleatly i have worked in all those capacities during my life and been very lucky in each case learning so much and experiencing some marvellous moments. I loved lcturing when I was invited to do so .Teacibg was also really ibteresting but being restricted by to much ridgiiyin the school system had me seek out alternatives . I enoyed most of all being a reasearcher in documentay film production . I do enjoy my current work as a councellor I am writing and hope I can continue expkoring as I do..Rsearch in certain areas eg journalisim, stories , etc is very rewarding and exciting..thankyou for an interesting and informatie programne..
Being a researcher in documentary film production sounds extremely interesting. I’ve always loved watching documentaries and mini documentaries on TH-cam. How does someone get started doing research for documentaries or do work involving documentaries in general?
Lol Ive thoughts about all of those jobs at one time in my life, except for librarian. Funny thing is librarian seems like a really peaceful, nice job.
Hmm, teacher is interesting. Which education level were you thinking about with that one? Depending on the age group of students, energy levels and conflict or competition would be a factor. At least in American education.
When i think about teaching am out cause once i get angry i cant control it
I totally agree. I am a medical Lab tech. I have thought about writing books. maybe one day. BTW is that an attack on titan pillow behind you by chance?
Thx.
Good info.
I agree with librarian for sure.
I think teaching can work but in smaller subdivisions of teaching, like gifted and talent programs or special education--definitely not mainstream teaching. The discipline and disrespect would be too much for INFJS.
worst jobs 😁- air traffic controller, lawyer, police officer, emergency room doctor, politician, inspector, construction manager, load officer
yep, professor over here, and it's fab if you forget the politics, all the admin involved :-) and the huge challenges of Covid teaching...
Thanks for sharing Chrissie!
infj also can become researcher as infj is good in finding patterns
Hey bro, what's your nationality?
@@zaidhajju2804 india
Hi, Ren, thanks for sharing.
Much to say about this, but let’s start with a practical question that is pertinent to the subject.
What made you so generously share such important material with your non- paying subscribers? What was your logic in the first place for restricting such a vital invitation for reflection only to those who paid for it? At one point Christian Church was selling indulgences and this practice has continued through the ages, albeit in the form of selling books or tickets to talks delivered by the new messiahs or gurus or mentors or psychotherapists or influencers (call them what you want) who sell enlightenment, mental health, basically wisdom and HOPE in one form or another. Those who cannot afford it should be content with their lot and buy into one of the ‘free’ mainstream nonsense that gives them the wonderful chance of selling their dignity for degrading pies in the skies. It’s a whole fcking industry. A very lucrative business.
I dont understand why I'm not an infj if my room is a bit messy because that's highly illogical tbh, just because im not anel about bein a neat freak 24/7 doesn't mean im not an infj, honestly I clean it regularly so it's never cluttered for very long
Hello there
I am a delivery driver which has been a pretty good job.
Me too
Actor; Musician .... ?
🙂
Other great picks, Willis!
I've completed different personality/vocation tests over the years and most of the recommendations fell with the vocations you mentioned. However, there was always one that fascinated me but I never pursued. Espionage, Spy, whatever you want to call it. Now that I know I'm an INFJ, it makes sense. What do you think?
I’ve thought about that too!
Agreed….but I wanted to be the part of a team where I do the back work and someone else does the interactions. I’m good with hunches and can find stuff quicklj
I think this is why I love to watch true crime diggers on YT. They connect the dots and I’m here for it. 😅
Thank you
its not a good sign when the first job mentioned is one thats basically extinct.
When I was a kid I wanted to be sort of Hildegarde von Bingen: a nun in a monastery, but a scholar, a musician, and a herbalist, and a councilor in the same time. It makes a lot of sense, doesn't it? 😅
I became a social anthropologist, and during studies, I had a passing thought that we were trained to become spies...
All well and good. But what about when you don't find out you're INFJ til your early 40s, still have student debts and going back to school isn't an option?
I have an incredibly vivid imagination and was once told by a teacher that I could make a living as a fiction writer.
The problem for me is the precarious nature of a writer and the amount of sacrifice you need to make to create a viable work of fiction with the possibility of wasting years of your life with 0 pay off.
Check out Lauren Sapala , she's a very inspiring TH-camr and writer...gone through a lot that makes me think it okay if life vomits me ...🤗
I'm thinking of becoming a astronaut and plan a one way trip to the moon or something 🌙
You have a lovely brogue. Where in Ireland do you live?
🧐... And just where exactly, does the; "Nuevo-Comedic, Oracle at Delphi", fit into this little equation? 🙄
🤨... Hmmmnn? 😮💨
Given the topic, someone may or may not have seen this question coming! 🤣
What steps did you take to become a writer? (You can overshare I don't mind at all!)
There is no formal education, per se. You just need to write a lot and constantly hone your craft.
A lot of K 12 teachers make bank these days in the USA.
So volunteer work basically or be in school and debt forever. Cool.