It’s possible to find those crazy few who tout the bravery and
insight of middle-agers who set out to shift career directions. If this
little experiment pans out for me, perhaps I’ll become one of them. In the
meantime, feel free to question my sanity. I’ll be right beside you asking
the same probing questions of myself.
During this “career transition,” I happen to be enrolled in
seminary where a current class required me to revisit that whole personality
thing. Here’s the deal: I’m a hardcore INTJ. They label me with words
like "Mastermind" "Strategist" "Analyst" and
"Architect." A generous description goes something like this:
Lori excels at creating and implementing innovative solutions to analytical problems. She naturally sees
possibilities for improvement within complex systems and
is organized and determined in
implementing her ideas for change.
Lori is very comfortable with abstraction and theory but gains the most satisfaction from
turning her ideas into reality. She enjoys
working independently or with
a small team
Lori enjoys working with logical systems that
she can understand in depth. She thrives
on the challenge of comprehending complex ideas and
wants to understand how she can improve the way things work.
Lori’s ideal work environment is logical, efficient, structured,
and analytical, with colleagues that are competent, intelligent, and productive.
The ideal job for Lori allows her to use her analytical skills to problem-solve in a
challenging environment, and to take responsibility for
implementing her ideas to create efficient, innovative systems.
In short:
Everything is broken. Lori can fix it. Speak your piece then
go away. She will hibernate to investigate, analyze, and plan, before
emerging with a thorough, working solution. You may now fire all the
dreamers and lazy people. #problemsolved
If I had a dime for every job posting that solicits a “team player”
or an “innovator” I’d be independently wealthy. If I had a buck for every
job posting that solicits “logic” or “grit” or “determined curiosity” or
“investigative objectivity” well…I’d be none the richer! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
If you’re one of those communities who wants a CURIOUS,
INDUSTRIOUS, INDEPENDENT-MINDED, RELENTLESSLY RATIONAL, ANALYTICAL,
SELF-AMUSED, INTJ female on your team…feel free to reach out. I just might know
someone.
