ISFJ

Sexism anyone?  I am a male ISFJ, and my ISFJ judgemental critism does not appritiate the blatant sexist language  (she this, and she that) and out look withing the discription of this personality type. What about men? We male ISFJ's are like police trained German Shepherds, but the writer of this description seems to only believe that ISFJs are female. That being said, this is a wonderful sight and very imformative, and I greatly apprieciate the hard work and effort that has been put into this -- I really do. I hope I haven't hurt anyone's feelings, I just think that, perhaps we could be more inclusive. Again, thanks for your time

I am definitly hardworking and stay true to my word. I read something in my thing that it is very hard for ISFJ to let go or to move on and i definietly agree with that i never thought this would really desrcibe me im glad i took this and i might know what i want to be when i get older a social worker i love helping people and that fact that i could do that warms my heart. i of course know that the system is not fair that it is full of bad people like rapists, and racists people, and people who beat on kids.

I am a mixed-up best of both worlds ISFJ and INFJ. Means I'm a protevice advocate or a helping psychologist? Yeah, that fits pretty much. What bothers me is the S/N component. Mostly I am more on the artistic/creative side and sometimes I am very grounded and realistic. Seems to differ. But maybe it's a chance to be a living paradox. 

Most of this maybe or maybe not be true but I add somebody on the cusp and things don't seem the same. I am Aries and Taurus...

So the test here suggested that there's a great chance of me being an INTP or ISTP and a good chance of ISFP.. but I went through the descriptions and they didn't match me and I'm sad to know that ISFJ kind of matches me.. I guess INTP was what I wanted to be but can't be. Gosh I hate myself even more now

I am baffled that people can describe others as being an ISFJ  and yet decribe them as being so 'narcissistic'. Alturistic/ lack of empathy don't add up. Did they lie on the test?

I wasfj tested many times from istj and isfj results. I want to choose the right career to feed myself and everyone

I've been working in a digital media company in the social media team, and when I first started I LOVED what I was doing. I was creating and being expressive! Fastforward about 8 months and I was beginning to feel lost - no real direction of where I'm heading, no motivation. I'm still in the current role but I've been wondering why I'm not making any progress. I realised I'm just not motivated. I'm not motivated by an industry so focused on sales and profits. As someone so naturally empathetic and protective of others, I need to be helping people on a personal level. A gracious smile after I've made a positive impact on someone's life always warms my heart and makes me feel useful. This resonates with me strongly, and now I am looking at a career switch into counselling.

Spot on! As the eldest sbiling of the family, I love my dear siblings and parents to the bottom of my heart. Growing up, I wanted to be either a teacher, nurse, cook or a missionary, and now, I’m in the education field. I also prefer following orders rather than being a leader. I was very submissive a few years ago, but I’ve learnt to say no to things I don’t want to do, especially if I’m unable to help. In the aspect of health, I enjoy working out (at home) and I love God very much. 

I know an ISFJ male who treats his ISFP GF 20% with tender love and care, and 80% with mean attitude, using her to take care of his and his parents' needs and as a punching bag for external things that irritate him (many things iritates him like rude drivers, uneducated people, certain race that he think is inferior, injustice). This type, when unhealthy is so messed up in a way that they don't know how hurtful their action is to others. 

Man they can be strong STRONG leaders too, the strongest leader I ever met was a female (unhealthy) ISFJ, detail, there was an ENFJ and ENTJ in the group. She was very afraid of not accomplishing the task, mainly as a responsibility sense, but she was able to share this feeling to all the group and somehow makes even the ENTJ doubt about itself and trust on her word.

Dudeeeeeeeee, so accurate. This described me and parts of me better than i could ever. but... no career facts?

Like some of the reviewers mentioned, this is mostly accurate except that I have very happily worked in journalism for more than a decade! Not 100% sure about the partners section either. It's somewhat true. But the other sections are very accurate.

Not really a traditionalist, nor do I make crafts. I also don't watch much tv or many movies, but I do love nature walks and just being outside. But yes, I have an excellent memory, especially about people, and an eye for details. I definitely catch things that other people miss, but I think my Fe isn't well developed, because I don't willingly volunteer to do things all that much. But when my father was dying, it was as if I was given a higher purpose, a calling, to be there at the end of his life like he'd always been there for my life. It was a privilege to be by his side, although it wasn't always easy. I know ISFJs also get a reputation for being organized and good at planning, etc. I'm not at all and still wonder how I'm going to put away for retirement. I also eat too much. Most of the other SJ types I know are good at watching their weight and what they eat, etc. Weight Watchers seems to be popular with the SJs I know. 

Why is insurance agent listed in the best AND worst careers? 

This describes me perfectly. I'm glad I finally have some guidance about what to do with my life. I was so lost, but the characteristics are exactly me. 

Meyer Briggs knew what she was doing when she formulated the personality tests. I'm an ISFJ and I feel a lot of the aforementioned characteristics are true and I work as a nurse, I've always known I wanted to be a nurse since I was 4.  I feel that a lot of it is so accurate due to the fact Meyer Briggs took into account our different facets that make up our individual personality such as how we portray ourselves in a social setting leading to the conclusion of either introvert or extrovert, how we respond to anothers' situation, how we are or view ourselves when it comes to demands such as work.  Everything tied in nicely.

heh. proud isfj here. so, i've heard isfj is considered a feminine type? nah, i think men can be isfjs while keeping their machismo.

So true... my giving and harmanous nature and my keen senser spotting being taken advantage of will set up a storm in my mind that will last for days. So, today, I took a day off (notify via email, Ha!) and just forget about being responsible for once. Feels nice.

I'm sad to read this. I am INTP, and it's always been so hard for me that my ISFJ mom was so cold, distant, and emotionally unavailable! It says here that ISFJ's don't get along with INTP's. I tried so hard to get her affection, thinking I should be more logical, more rational, show less emotion, and then she would like me and I would feel loved! Instead, she got more and more distant. I wish I had known about the temperaments as a teen. That would have at least been an explanation as to what was going on. I still FEEL hated and hate-worthy even as an adult, even though I know it's not "logical". :(. For all the ISFJ people reading this, please remember that a little understanding goes A LONG WAY. If you have xxTP kids,  please stop asking them to emote, and listen to how they are desperately trying to show love in their own way. Logic is only the xxTP'S default (and they can no more change it that you can change your feelings-default) , and when they are stressed or worried, they fall back on their default. If you are patient, give them space, stop criticising their natural temperament, they will eventually open up to warm, affectionate feelings. They do have them, same as everyone else, and among them is the wanting to be loved by their own parents. But feelings are super vulnerable to xxTP's. They need to feel like they will be accepted if they open up. If you're criticising and manipulating for emotion, they don't feel safe enough to show their vulnerable feelings. You will never see their intense pain. You will probably, however, end up complaining how they never appreciated you, and they'll be thinking: "I did everything I could to get her /him to like me, but it never worked! All I wanted was acceptance, but it never came!" And because xxTP's are confused and frightened by too much emotion, including their own strong emotional desire for parental connection, they will deal with emotion the only way they can: they will go "cold" on you. As I said, a little understanding, sympathy, and patience for your Thinkers and Perceivers can go a very long way. Please don't forget this!

Just took the test, it said im a ISFJ which is the "protector" and a good caretaker and I care. This i feel, is very very inaccurate becuase I hate people and am very selfish, lazy, and I am not a caring person to others. I seriously do not care about others and I am not good with others.

I have not read through all of the comments to see if anyone else noticed, but George H.W. Bush is listed as both a famous ISTJ and ISFJ...

I found every thing on this website true as an ISFJ .

I've taken a similar personality test before, and it had sorted me as an INFJ, which I find highly accurate for me. Although, some ISFJ traits are very similar to my personality too, usually relationship and communication wise, all the rest is either wrong or sounds far fetched for the kind of person I am.

wow indeed this is really me....ISFJ #painting..... watching movies....

This really described my personality right on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I used to be the ISFP, but the result says I'm ISFJ-T for now. I'm still changing maybe. I wonder if it is accurate because this is result from myself.

Well Stew it is time to use your creative imagination on something that interests you. Like invent something in your field, you have enough knowledge.

I've always wanted to be an interior designer... I am a civil engineer. I hate my job. My heart is broken because I am not using all my creative imagination. Instead I have to always follow stupid rules. It's like a butterfly in a closed jar.