ISFP

What about people that are hurt emotionally, for example in their childhood and for a long time. can that break their personality? and not fit any of these 16?

Having got my type years ago, ISFP of course, I read this and almost started crying.

This is almost me to a T, although I work in data anlysis and computing rather than the arts (I'm about as artistic as a house brick lol), although I do like my work and results to look nice, and professional.

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Wow.  This was an interesting read.  With the exception of one sentence (I'm a small business owner), the description of ISFP was like reading a manual of me.  A little scary, actually.

Wow! This is awesome, seeing how accurately this fits me, but even more so, seeing that there are thousands of fellow ISFPs. There are so many like me, but I still feel super unique! Thank you all for commenting! God bless you today! ~Ellairë the elf

Totally spot on for me, especially the creating beauty and aesthetics - professional cometologist and certified makeup artist who loves fashion, interior design, I recognize quality, have my own style, and I feel good when my environment is attractive.

Does anyone have suggestions for ISFP jobs for those 60+ years old where going back to school is not (less) an option? I had a biochemist reasearch position and then my wife and I ran an online bookstore for 20 years. I can't go back to science after that long and I don't want to work for Amazon!

I found this site by chance while taking a class on understanding our personality. Took The MBTI twice at another website and came up with ISFP with slightly different % each time and had to laugh at the list of careers I was best suited for. It was only about 10 and lets just say I would never make it in about 75% of them. So my son and I googled ISFP careers and found the huge list here.

For all those folks who are just embarking on their higher education or trying to find their place in the world, there are two ways to look at a job. 1) Do what you love and the money will follow (though you may need to supplement with some part time grunt work)  2) Get a "real" solid, steady job, and do what you love on your own time. My kids are seniors in high school so this is advice I've given them.

I always remember that my dad told me he took a "career" test and he should have been a forest ranger. Well, he ended up being a civil/aeronautical engineer. And we went camping ALOT. Then he bought a lake lot when I was 13 and they have a nice permanent trailer and fishing dock. So he has his little forest.

I wasn't lucky enough to take such a test. I did pretty good in most classes in high school, but had to do a report on a career that uses chemistry so I found out way back in 1985 pharmacists were in demand and making a whopping $10,000/yr. Sign me up. So far I had worked as a dance instructor, swim instructor and life guard. And I LOVED (did I say LOVED) photography. I mean, I was going to work for Life Magazine and National Geographic. (except my mother told me that only men worked and it was too competitive, etc) So I went to college and while I read Glamour magazines in all my advanced math classes, I could barely pass biology and chemistry. I adored my social science and English classes and even took the 1year of photography class they offered and some business classes (towards my MBA with an emphasis in advertising). I changed my major every 3 months! Then I had to decide if I wanted to go to pharmacy school......  I decided to try it out but almost dropped out after 1 winter break of working in an actual pharmacy! 

Fast  forward 26 years. I am still a pharmacist. I work part time and I learned along the way there are SOOO many things you can do with this degree. I am sure this is true with many degrees. Back in the late 80's/ early 90's my goal was to settle down and make a dark room so I could focus on my photography. The dark room never happened but I did end up taking amazing trips every year all over the USA and taking great pictures until my kids were born. I became a stay at home for 4 years while my kids were young and they became to objects of my camera lens. Then I turned to other art forms- crafts, cards, sewing, and lots of volunteering on my days off.

So even if you start down one path, never be afraid to change. My husband met his best friend at his second job here. I'm pretty sure this guy has had about 10 totally different careers- Latin teacher, yoga teacher, worked in genetics lab (where he met his wife who is now an artist and sells her paintings for crazy amounts of money), software designer (where he met my husband - when they got laid off from this job, he went back to school to become an urban planner), worked for local transit as urban planner, now retired and works as tour guide in city and back in genetics lab PT- these are just the jobs I can remember. The guy next to me at work has not gone back for college degrees but he's been a ski instructor, bar tender, cook, sold Mercedes, worked dialysis unit of hospital, and is currently a pharmacy tech. He's also our computer guy, Mr. Fix-it, etc at work, builds decks, fences, etc at home, and he makes an amazing authentic cheesecake (not my Philly 2-step).

So never say you are too old. My husband hates his job. It pays the bills, esp since I work PT. I'd go back to FT if he wanted to go back to school to learn something new. Learn something new that excites you then put it to good use or make gifts. I sew and donate to Days for Girls, grocery bags to food bank, homeless shelters, etc. I make gifts and stuff for around the house. I love to write so there is a group at our church that sends cards to sick folks, bday cards, etc. If you like to build, make benches for a park, help with Habitat for Humanity, etc. Just put in your skill/passion and volunteer into google and you'll find ways to get yourself known in the community. Who knows, it can lead to cash customers?

this is definitely me, i'm very anti social and quiet but i love helping others i love art and have a huge ear for music this is spot on!

I'm working in sales and marketing and have been feeling lost in my career for awhile that's why I've been seeking what other options I have. I'm just taking it one day at a time but I just don't have the passion and drive for my job. I love make up and graphic design but I'm afraid I'm too old to go back to school and change my career. 

Some of these characteristics describe me, as I am a laid back person and easygoing, and nonjudgmental. But as far as being an artist, sadly I am not. I always wanted to be creative, but sucked at art. :( I have respect for people who do those things because they are truly inspirational! My sisterself are the artistic one's. I am the calm and supporting one. I don't seem to match any of the 16 personalities. I'm convinced that these suit sensitive personalities only, which I am not. 

I find architecture very interesting and liberal. I'm of type isfp, and wondering why it's not part of our career paths??

Am so happy and delighted to know I am this. I love nature especially been at sea side and can be so poetic.I naturally read people's mind and my assumptions often comes with great accuracy .Am going for a Masters degree in Psychology.I love listening to people and love to share in pains of others.The problem is that I dont have people around who naturally fit into my world.

These videos weren't proof read at all. This is the third video in a row I've watched where in the audio says something completely different than the on screen text says. Not impressed...

I definitely identify with Introversion, Sensing, and Perception, but I have a mix of the Feeling and Thinking. Is that a thing? Can you naturally be inclined to both or is one a product of your surroundings and experiences?

everything describes me but i love what am studying...am doing a degree in biomedical engineering i think that your career list is outdated or uninformed please update

Only half of the isfp fits me how do I figure out what the other half is?

Infj here. I see a lot of isfp people wondering if they are suited for healthcare fields... Yes! My fiance is ISFP. Nurse for 15 years, has worked behavioral health, and phlebotomy too. He once wanted to do chiropractic, but not the buisiness end of it. There's a lot of postings on isfp claiming you are artists, well you're more than that. You're also accomodating, nonjudgmental and compassionate too. Those qualities are needed in healthcare. You guys do excell in structured task oriented environments, even if sometimes time crunches wear on you. ISFPs take a lot of emotional punches true, but are resilient none-the-less. My guy struggles with the cliques in healthcare, and often puts his foot in his mouth because he's had to learn how to balance authentic expression with a professional style. But it's not just ISFP's that experience that in healthcare. My guy's best days are when he's clicked well with a patient and assisted them through something difficult. It's easier to deal with job stressors when you're not attaching labels to cans or moving boxes, but helping someone heal and return home, or alleviating their pain. School was tough for him, but not impossible. Sure he's got a guitar and he kind of plays... But honestly I'm the one who paints

I am an ISFP and this is very accurate for me. I am very good at the arts and expressing myself. I've learned a lot from this.

Hey:)

Nice to see some ppl like me:) my main worry is finding a boyfriend :D it feels like guys don't even look twice at me. N the age that I am I should have had at least 1 by now :D

right on point

48 years old and have done everything as far as types of work, trying to figure out now what will be the MOST appealing for me and something I can do for the rest of my career, this test seems to be right on, what are some jobs that some of you all have and are happy in? thanks

The audio for ISFP says, "you're energized by spending time alone or in quiet surrounding.. ". However, the video reads differently - "energized by spending time with others".

Can the admin kindly correct this please? or am I wrong?

Yep, this confirms I am definitely an ISFP. In my case, it is also true that I can function against type, for instance in a visible leadership role...but it is very stressful for me over time. I had to fight my introversion to reach a certain level in my career. Luckily I was eventually able to step back and focus on the favorite creative parts of my job so I enjoy my work with a much lower level of stress now. Young people should not be persuaded to categorize themselves too easily...we all learn about our strengths and weaknesses with maturity. And we learn what matters enough to fight for.

This is funny because my two top career choices are in the least popular category for ISFPs.

Interesting! Reading all this opens perspectives and makes me curious about my creative side. :) What I also like, is that the type is not described in a negative way like other personality tests do (inconspicuous, hesitant, ...) as if I would be lacking something. Of course, we all have weaknesses... However, don't take it too serious either, you shouldn't start reconsidering your whole life or career. I'm working on a phd now, so not all isfp's drop out on college.

dead on can't believe it

Wow everything is spot on. I studying Interior Designinh which is one of the best career options for an ISFP personality and I'm loving it :)

I think i am both isfp and istp. they are both SPOT ON with the descriptions given and to choose one seems impossible. but the fact that they describe portions of me so well is really something!

I've taken a lot of personality tests, but I feel like this one is right on the dot for me. thank God for the experts.

This is very true to me and I am so glad to see something so spot on! The only difference is that I tend to be a little more rude/outgoing to people I know. Otherwise perfect! Everyone is different :).

This is very spot on. Accurate in every aspect.

this is very interesting module to know about the personality of any person living in the society. This is going to be very helpful for the persons who go through this module - Guest (From India).

i don't feel weird any more. i always thought there was something different about me, but in a negative way (i even suspected i had Autism or Aspergers at one point). it feels so good just to know, ya know? and this description is dead on. im even a cosmetologist!

This is really accurate but it just shows me how pathetic my life is. My career was forced upon by my parents, and seeing this just makes me more confused and lost.. I have no idea what kind of job I want to do and looking at this, and these jobs given (I admit they are my style of jobs) but dont pay well..

This really defined me well. I never knew how many characteristics I had until i saw them outlined. Almost every single section, hits the kind of person I am dead on. It also tells me that the career path I have chosen to take is the right one. I am very glad i took this test.

Most of this is spot on. Although there a few things that are not like me, such as being very likely to drop out of college. I also am not one to let people take advantage of me and I'm quick to stand up for myself. Other than that this is me in a nutshell.