i'm an INFP and got my degree in chemical engineering. check this out:
"INFPs do not like to deal with hard facts and logic."
ha looks like i need a new career.
2006-08-31 05:58:27 · 11 answers · asked by CPCFC 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i do automation, so there is pretty much little to no "human" aspect of my job. i mean, i have to work with people, but it is very individualistic in that you have your own stuff to do all the time. it's not like i'm interacting with customers on a consistent basis or anything like that. just sit behind a computer, and code...CODE, YOU CODE MONKEY!!! hehe.
2006-08-31 06:56:27 · update #1
You shouldn't feel too bad -- I'm an INTP who is more into psychology and counseling and "how people work" despite making a living in the technical field.
One of my close friends is an INFP as well. He actually works in telecommunications. He's good with the technical skills. I don't consider that odd -- being an "xNxP" usually means you're good at finding and learning all sorts of information, since EVERYTHING is interesting at some level (technical or not).
He says he also enjoys working with the amount of detail. I don't know if it's common to all INFP types, but they can be quite focused on (and quite good) at working on that detailed level, even in technical stuff. Sometimes he says he even can be too perfectionistic.
But he's more than just a techie. He actually does project lead for his team, and when I talk to him, it's clear he cares a lot about the people on his team as people and not just as resources, and a lot of his energy is directed towards creating an environment where they feel validated and can thrive.
I think the "hard facts and logic" is a mistatement by the writer, or not clear. What I've found is that, while my friend is very smart and "logical" (the guy is smart, and I really value his perceptions and thoughts), his values drive his thinking process and not the other way around -- his life assumptions/values put limitations around what conclusions he allows himself to reach.
In contrast, as an INTP, my thinking process drives my values -- behavior and belief has to "clear" my internal thinking process before I accept it as a value and implement it.
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So do you actually just do straight chem eng in your job, or is there some personal work with others involved as well? What's the most fulfilling angle, or is there a way to combine both?
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SPLATT: lol, I bet you drove those ISTJ's nuts!
2006-08-31 06:34:25 · answer #1 · answered by Jennywocky 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Infp Engineer
2016-10-19 05:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably do fine as an INFP chemical engineer.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator only shows what your preferences are for relating to the world. It doesn't predict what you *can't* do.
Something must have attracted you to that field, or you wouldn't have studied it. You may find that sometimes you're out of your comfort zone, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
I'm also an INFP. I'm a writer/editor and actor, which require dealing with hard facts and logic (writing and editing) and exhiting a certain amount of extroverversion (acting). I haven't felt the need to change careers.
2006-08-31 06:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We got tested before we graduated from school a couple of years ago and I think I got INFP, theres so much information on it.
2016-03-17 01:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an INFP too. The description fits me perfectly. Everything about it does. Except my second carreer choice isn't on the list of jobs INFP's would be good at.
2006-08-31 08:43:16 · answer #5 · answered by epitome of innocence 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an ENTP. I drove my peers, ISTJ computer people, crazy. But I was the best they had because I was creative in my solutions and understood the business reasons for what we did.
Maybe you should concentrate on the human factors end of engineering. You could also be a devil's advocate on projects, bringing in your 'FP' when needed.
(No one else knows what we are talking about.)
2006-08-31 06:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am Border line E and I but the rest I am right on. I love sociology which deals with hard core statistics. I love history, and philosophy. I also have a minor in theology. Go figure.
2006-08-31 06:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by James L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am close, I'm an INTP.
I deal with hard facts and logic, but I have a creative side as well. My brain is always at war with itself. "But what if I could...no it's not possible...but why not, let's find another way to make it possible...no that won't work." all day in my head
2006-08-31 06:58:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might be better suited to a career in human resources in a chemical engineering company.
I am an ISTP.
2006-08-31 06:22:28 · answer #9 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close, I'm an ISFP
2006-08-31 06:55:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋