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General DiscussionWhat is your dream job? (self.mbti)

owlsymbolismENTP が 投稿

I'm curious what different types value.

I just got an amazing gig running an after-school science program for kids! I go into local elementary schools, explaining stuff, doing experiments, being eccentric and nerdy, it's great! And the topics change every week. I love that young, pure curiosity. It's as good a job as I could hope for in college, but I acknowledge the stereotype it makes me. :)

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[–]KriosDaNarwalISTP 30 ポイント31 ポイント  (16子コメント)

Doing nothing. I wish I could be paid millions simply for existing and I'd be free to laze around and do whatever I want in my own time

[–]such-lameESFP 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (8子コメント)

PREACH. I absolutely hate the fact that I'm gonna have to spend so much of my life at a job I couldn't care less about.

[–]ssnakyENTP 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (7子コメント)

find a job you care about then!

[–]such-lameESFP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (6子コメント)

Unfortunately that's easier said than done :/

[–]ssnakyENTP 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (5子コメント)

Trust me I'm aware of that, just saying that a job can potentially be more than trading a third of your life time against a salary. That's what we should strive for.

[–]such-lameESFP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I am, nothing yet. But hopefully I'll find something I'm passionate about soon.

[–]ClF3ismyspiritanimalINTP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (3子コメント)

And what color is the sky in your world?

[–]ssnakyENTP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Hopefully brighter in a couple years.

[–]ClF3ismyspiritanimalINTP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (1子コメント)

I sincerely wish you good luck in that. I simply cannot for the life of me comprehend how what you're describing could even theoretically be possible, but perhaps it is for you.

[–]ssnakyENTP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Oh but it very much is possible! Much harder for some personalities than others (our types specifically, I'll give you that, Ne can be a bitch when it comes to staying motivated/interested, and Te is generally valued so much more than Ti...) but still, there always are ways.

It's not all up to us though. The political/educational system we live in could potentially help us a great deal in finding a suitable and interesting job for every single one of us, and currently is absolutely terribad.

[–]trex88 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (5子コメント)

It gets old real quick. I feel so much better after I work a full day then I do just sitting around. I have no idea what I would want to do ideally. Something that pays well.

[–]KriosDaNarwalISTP 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (3子コメント)

Gets old real quick

Lmao! What life are you living? That's utter freedom for me. I have so many things that I want to do but I cannot due to being in the lower levels of this capitalistic society. I could study philosophy without worrying about university costs, travel to Australia or go sightseeing in Ireland, practice fun sports and experiment with new technologies, go to space or travel the depths of the oceans..... Man, that would be total freedom. I don't need some job for my life to have meaning. That's just sad imo

[–]congomageINTP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (2子コメント)

some people find meaning in their work. i know a lot of college instructors or professors that love doing research, teaching. i know people who work full time for peace corps and think it's great. people who work at non profits and who are passionate about serving others.

it seems like you think having a job at all implies your life has no outside meaning. or that all jobs aren't meaningful. you could very well have a meaningful job and a meaningful outside life.

[–]KriosDaNarwalISTP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Yes but the lack of a steady job shouldn't be a hindrance to anyone. I acknowledge that people have different views, feelings and ideologies than I do but that guy seemed as if he were genuinely repulsed by having true freedom. Economic freedom doesn't mean that I wont work, it means that I don't have to slave at a 9-5 or flip burgers at McDonald's simply to survive. I can do what I feel is best for me and whatever brings me happiness

[–]congomageINTP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

ok, thanks for clarifying. i think your views of freedom are different, too. you want to have freedom to expand your mind and explore, i think this person relates freedom to just being a couch potato. maybe their job allows them to exercise their mind quite a bit.

i agree with you, though, i don't think anyone should have the quality of their mental wellbeing or their curiosity squashed by being stuck in a horrible job.

[–]ClF3ismyspiritanimalINTP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Yep, this precisely.

[–]lawdoodetteENFJ 9 ポイント10 ポイント  (0子コメント)

ENFJ!

Lawyer --> Family Court Mediator (in 2 years) --> Member of Parliament/ Pro Bono Office (in 5 years) --> Diplomat (in 10 years)

This is how I envision my career progression! I can't imagine doing anything else than law. I love people and am so privileged to have the opportunity to provide practical help. I am determined to witness some political change in our tiny little democracy in my lifetime!

[–]Elcapyo 7 ポイント8 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Musician

I'm a stereotypical ISFP :/
But there's just something so special about making something from nothing, and music can emotionally move people in a powerful way that other art forms simply don't do

[–][deleted] 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (0子コメント)

petroleum engineer, thats what Im studying to be

[–]GuzabooINTP 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (2子コメント)

(INTP)

Game Developer (specifically programming)

[–]The_Vast_ComplexINTJ 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Too bad, you are condemned to be a lumberjack. >:(

[–]GuzabooINTP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Wot

EDIT: NOOOIO

[–]sassathefrasINFJ 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (1子コメント)

My dream job is a full-time writer/novelist. I have always been interested in teaching, but I really think I want more flexibility and the ability to march to the beat of my own drum. Stories have a huge impact on how people think about the world and I am MUCH better at articulating my thoughts through writing.

Now if I could just focus and stop procrastinating I might be able to accomplish it.

[–]elementary_visionINFP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Good old procrastination. Messing up dreams since the existence of intelligent mankind. I'm right there with you, procrastination seems to always get the best of me

[–]olindbloENTJ 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Dream job: principal of my own school or sitting on the national board of education to influence the national curriculum.

I have a vision. I have a vision about schools, what school is, and what role a school plays in a civilized society. Educational leadership is a position of not just immense power, but immense responsibility. My dream job is whatever position from where I can leverage influence over not just a class, but a generation. A principal wields the aim of a whole school; that would be a dream job. But I can imagine even higher positions in the administrative ladder from where I can leverage even more influence. Not because I'm drawn to power, but there are things that I see as having to be done, get done, for a better future. Those are the only positions from where to wield the power to bring those things into existence.

I'm a Finnish teacher in philosophy, ethics and psychology. US high school and Finnish gymnasium are quite different things though, so don't base this on what you know about US high schools. Being a teacher is a respected profession here, much like being a doctor or lawyer, and that goes doubly for principals. Following graduation next autumn, I'll be jumping straight into leadeship studies alongside my first years of employment in order to get on that path. Ever since I was in high school myself, I've had the burning desire to formulate the guidelines for what I think is essential in pedagogy, what a school's purpose is, the values that it embodies, and so on. The dream is to not inspire a class, but a generation, even to the point where I'd meet a Socratic fate; being sentenced to death by the state for corrupting the youth, haha. That would be the dream.

My most realistic path is working as a teacher, studying leadership for a principal position, then see if I can compile a Ph.D. using my experience in educational leadership. The Ph.D would serve as the philosophical and pedagogical foundation on which to perhaps even ground my own school. However, I'm more of a doer than a researcher so we'll see how that will turn out. If all that fails, then I'll probably be working my way up the administrative ladder until I reach the national board of education. From there, I can leverage influence over the national high school curriculum, the values it embodies, what is taight in schools, etc.

[–]Gamer9131INFP 7 ポイント8 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Writing!

[–]ThePerfectBuzzINFJ 12 ポイント13 ポイント  (0子コメント)

A space wizard.

Alternatively, a translator.

[–]maisieoINFJ 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Thats funny- my dad is an ENTP and he just applied for a job to help implement robotics/legos/3Dprinting into public school programs

My dream job is to work on a big environmental restoration /climate change mitigation project

[–]acontreras1228 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (1子コメント)

INTP. I'd love to be a head zookeeper, or maybe at some wildlife rescue.. I love animals. Raising animals. Being able to go and hang out with, take care of and maintain animals all day, and build that bond with them, is the dream. But I also like to have some position of responsibility. More freedom that way. I don't like having people who work above me. And I work better when I'm in charge.

[–][deleted] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

you sure you aren't INFP?

[–]yousothirsty 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (2子コメント)

INTP currently studying for ski Patrol, with the plan to move into working as a paramedic in a couple years

[–][deleted] 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Would love to be a paramedic, in Aus. we need degrees to do it, not sure about where you are. So it's hard to change careers in to it :(

[–]yousothirsty 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I'm over nz and it's the same, I'm just out of school though so no problem for me haha

[–]dylpro97ESTP 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I want to start my own cosmetics company.

[–]lead999xENTP 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Lawyer.

[–][deleted] 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (1子コメント)

I always like to imagine that one day I would just, once and for all, finish my work. I would get so caught up that there would be nothing left to do, and having finished my occupation, I would get paid to do nothing indefinitely. Then I'd probably get so bored I'd have to find another job. Gosh, life's really a trip, isn't it?

[–]dapoliteENTP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I agree with you

[–]BitchImFamousESTP 5 ポイント6 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Assassin or rockstar

[–]chakke_ooch 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Or both at the same time

[–]owlsymbolismENTP[S] 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I like reading all these responses in my inbox, without flair, and trying to guess the type before checking the context. And yeah, this one has STP written all over it. :)

[–]selphiefairyENTP 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (0子コメント)

This thread makes me all happy; just reading about what makes everyone passionate and all that everyone is striving for gives me the warm-fuzzies.

For me, I want to be a journalist. I've been working on writing for a long time, but it's yet to bloom to what I really want to do, which is to write or report on people, important events and cultural phenomenon. And I love documentary programs. My dream would to be work for NPR or a PBS program, like Frontline.

[–]chalkpastelENFJ 8 ポイント9 ポイント  (1子コメント)

Lol wanna talk stereotypes? I'm an ENFJ nanny dreaming about motherhood. My job is literally about anticipating and meeting needs and trying to help kids grow to be the best versions of themselves they can be. It's so fascinating seeing how they each have unique personalities that respond to different styles of caregiving and adjusting my expectations and communication style accordingly. I also love when I can tell that I made a positive impact in their lives. The oldest one is four and he's incredibly bright but struggles with being very sensitive emotionally so I developed a simple repetitive system that gave him three concrete steps to take when he gets upset to avoid having a meltdown. He used to break down crying all the time when someone did something he didn't like, but now he'll take a deep breath and use his soft words to communicate the problem and the house has been so much more harmonious and he seems so much happier <3 I just really love my job idk

[–]beezer118 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Hey! ENFJ here, I am getting certified now to be a personal trainer. I love fitness and working to help people one on one to reach their goals. I have a positive energy, and confidence because I too was overweight and got myself in shape. I hope it takes off because it's the one career I think I would absolutely love regardless of crazy hours some days. My second choice would be writer. Third, motivational speaker.

My ISTP husband- Master carpenter. He loves working with tools and fixing places up and he's dang good at it too

[–]Abarber963INTP 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

INTP my dream job within reason is becoming a Personality Psychologist. Unfortunately, I'll have to settle on something less specific. But hey, you never know.

[–]foofoononishoe 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Would be cool to study international relations/economics and work for a think tank.

[–]CoreyBorealisENFP 3 ポイント4 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Famous author.

[–]mirrorconspiraciesENTP 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (0子コメント)

being dead inside for the rest of my life like I usually am

or like, working on AI projects or VR stuff. I LOVE technology and futurism type stuff and I always wanted to be a computer programmer so studying in my spare time is kind of a pain but rewarding enough. Dunno if I'll get anywhere close but it's the only thing I could maybe imagine liking long-term.

[–]itsthebeards 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (0子コメント)

INTP. My dream job is being paid to binge watch Netflix.

[–]Peluchenuts 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

ISFP Terrible with maths but although I'm okay with people, I'd like to get into accounting or a line of work where I don't have to interact with too many people. Apart from than that, I think I'd like doing some sort of volunteer work such as the Peace Corps.

[–]NpinkpantherINTP 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

In my current career path I'd love to be a successful barrister doing advocacy work that genuinely interests me.

With an emphasis on the "dream" part (as in "pipe dream"), I think it would be amazing to be a television showrunner for a cool TV show. Basically, I want Steven Moffat's job.

[–]FerretMadINTP 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I'm not sure. I'd want it to be "easy" but also challenging. I'd earn nice amount of money doing it. I'd like to do it alone but at the same time I want to meet some cool people in the company.

I guess some kind of stock trader sounds close to that.

[–]chakke_ooch 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (7子コメント)

Either doing what Elon Musk is doing with SpaceX or creating an AI so powerful that I control the world.

[–]diekuhENFJ 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (6子コメント)

Are you an INTP?

[–]chakke_ooch 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (5子コメント)

I get asked that a lot… I don't think so

[–]diekuhENFJ 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (4子コメント)

What do you typically type as?

[–]chakke_ooch 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (3子コメント)

Almost always as an NT, more generally NTJ, and I have been thinking that ENTJ fits well. People on this sub always attribute my writing style to Ti which I honestly don't understand.

[–]chakke_ooch 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Curious as to why that got downvoted

[–]diekuhENFJ 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (1子コメント)

That's weird--wasn't me!

[–]chakke_ooch 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

You might find this interesting: I used to get typed as an ENFJ a while back when I used to be on here more, though I always failed to see how that could be my type. As an ENFJ yourself, would you agree that I don't seem to be an ENFJ? You guessed I was an INTP, may I ask why?

[–]queenofgazorpazorpINFP 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

INFP over here! I would really love to work in behavioral science. Either working with children who are on the spectrum or helping vets with PTSD.

[–]unqyINFJ 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Rock star or a writer

[–]elementary_visionINFP 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (3子コメント)

INFP here, music producer. Just want to live and make music and get paid to do it.

[–]diekuhENFJ 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

That's awesome! My mental picture of INFP's is usually someone backstage of an artistic scene (music producers, film editors, screenwriters, etc). That's a wonderful goal, and good luck in all your travels!

[–]chakke_ooch 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (1子コメント)

I was on that track several years ago to do the same but the networking for work was a no-go for me. I didn't like how the "best" way to find work is to mingle with others.

[–]elementary_visionINFP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

To be honest mingling doesn't bother me as long as it's genuine, but the music biz seems to attract a lot of cutthroat people. I feel like I'm nowhere near confident enough to survive. It's a nice dream in theory, but I feel like the reality of it wouldn't live up to it. Or maybe I'm making excuses, who knows.

[–]nomnif 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Orchestral flutist. But I know that I don't have the means to go about doing that, so I'm shooting for becoming a chemist.

[–]Brewer_MattINTP 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

INTP here, for what it's worth. You have an awesome job, OP -- congrats on landing it!

I run a brewery right now, which is pretty close to "dream job" for me. My absolute fantasy life (and goal at the moment) is to homestead 5-10 acres and move as close to self-sufficiency as possible (knowing that it's a full-time job in its own right). Inwardly, I'm a huge hippie and that degree of independence gives me goosebumps just thinking about.

[–]guriiniiINFP 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

To live off my creative projects

[–]hnlv2ESTJ 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (0子コメント)

A job where there's stability, a clear career progression path, and opportunities to meet mew people. I would love a job where I can practice real-life problem solving and managerial skills. There's a huge sense of achievement in getting things done. A job that pays well would be great. I don't mind a busy life. To-do lists keep me running. Currently studying business majoring in HR. I studied psychology a bit, with previous jobs as a teacher and an event organiser.

[–]NosnmadINFP 4 ポイント5 ポイント  (7子コメント)

My dream job is to be a god.

My method:

Nobody's perfect. (A) God is perfect.(B) Become Nobody. Since (A)=(B),

Nobody = God.

Step 4: Profit

[–]IkigaiMOINFP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (6子コメント)

how old are you xD

[–]NosnmadINFP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (5子コメント)

Over 9000

[–]IkigaiMOINFP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (4子コメント)

Even if all of the premises are true in a statement, inductive reasoning allows for the conclusion to be false...... The conclusion does not follow logically from the statements. Inductive reasoning has its place in the scientific method. Scientists use it to form hypotheses and theories. Deductive reasoning allows them to apply the theories to specific situations.

edit; <3

[–]NosnmadINFP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (3子コメント)

You have no power here!

falls into oblivion

[–]IkigaiMOINFP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (2子コメント)

falls into oblivion

I talked to google, the almighty, asking "falls into oblivion and then" and the almighty replied to me with:

Otherwise, it falls into oblivion and then all the research money is wasted.

:O

They run to the Cliff (edge of the maze that falls into oblivion) and then as the grievers attack them, they move out of the way and the grievers all fall off the cliff ...

:O

Do we do as we have in the past and push until this bill that will destroy the best health care system the world, falls into oblivion and then drift ...

(Edit; what does boredom get me to do -.- xD )

[–]NosnmadINFP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (1子コメント)

All part of the plan

[–]IkigaiMOINFP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Fate has brought me to places i thought I would never come to :O

[–]chusurusINFP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

your baby boy wants to be a film dude

[–]congomageINTP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

somewhat unsure of my type but i usually go with INTP.

my dream job has changed a lot. currently - college professor.

i want to be able to do research, hopefully focused in agroforestry or some other aspect of community sustainability/conservation. and then take that knowledge and share it with students. i want to be surrounded by other intelligent, open minded people.

really as long as i can be creative and avoid a fuck ton of bureaucracy i'll be happy lol

[–]chinookkENFP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Education. I would like to be part of a group of people trusted to think a new school and education system for everyone everywhere in the world.

Realistically, child welfare social worker. An educator.

[–]diekuhENFJ 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

I'm studying to get my PhD in Communication Science and Disorders with a focus on neurology. I want to teach at a graduate level and perform my own research. I've always loved tutoring and volunteering at places as an assistant teacher. My passion lies with encouraging others to learn more. The other side of my career would include creating new knowledge (research). This would all be in the hopes to create more educated, happier, and healthier lives for future generations.

[–]DuncSullyINTJ 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Just to get meta for a moment, I find it fascinating that there are basically two kinds of people: those who enjoy working or at least don't feel accomplished without working and generally want to combine their work and play, and then those who don't enjoy working and will likely keep their work and play separate. Like, I guess the question is would you like to be paid to do your hobby? And if you say no, then chances are it's because you don't like the idea of work. Like, I basically keep my work life and my home life entirely separate. I program for a living, so I don't have the energy to program at home anymore. Likewise, I don't think I could do any of my hobbies for a living because it'd kill the enjoyment from doing them all the time and having expectations put on me.

I guess if anything I wish I could basically sell ideas.

[–]depressed_happinessISTP 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Mechanical engineer

[–]rainoeINFJ 2 ポイント3 ポイント  (2子コメント)

Most likely modeling/acting/ and directing.... And modeling.

[–]PewPewImOnFire 6 ポイント7 ポイント  (1子コメント)

look at ms/mr attractive over here

[–]chakke_ooch 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

lol probably not

Hot INFJ on Reddit… unicorns don't actually exist

[–]-Yaldabaoth-INFJ 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (3子コメント)

Something regarding space would be nice

[–]chakke_ooch 1 ポイント2 ポイント  (2子コメント)

I'm an astrodynamics software engineer and it satisfies the craving… and you make a shit ton doing it

[–]-Yaldabaoth-INFJ 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (1子コメント)

I've always found space fascinating, but I'm still not sure it'd be the same if it was the point of my job. Still studying right now, we'll see where I end up, lol.

[–]chakke_ooch 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

Yeah, good point, well good luck!

[–]PoopWizard-ENTP 0 ポイント1 ポイント  (0子コメント)

CEO or Astronaut for sure