SLIs-ISTps being workaholics

[meatburger]

Hey guys,

So has anyone noticed ISTp's can be workaholics? Two ISTp girls i know of have two/three jobs. One studies my course and works like 40 hours per week aswell somehow. The other one works in a bar/health food store/general trader store. These girls are a bit younger than me though, about 21.

The ISTp guys i know aren't workaholics at all. One works for the council and he loves it when its too hot/raining so he gets the day off, the other just works a normal 9-5 job?

[jessica129]

I don't think I could ever be considered a workaholic. Sometimes I've noticed in the past whenever I'd get anxious or depressed about something, I'd go a little over the top with plunging myself into work but that was very brief...for like a day or two. lol. No...definetly not a workaholic by any means. Unless it was very meaningful work that really made a difference, I couldn't care less about working. I mean, sometimes i'll get random bursts of energy where I get really into it but those are few and far between. I'd much prefer to pretend like i'm working.

[meatburger]

I don't think I could ever be considered a workaholic. Sometimes I've noticed in the past whenever I'd get anxious or depressed about something, I'd go a little over the top with plunging myself into work but that was very brief...for like a day or two. lol. No...definetly not a workaholic by any means. Unless it was very meaningful work that really made a difference, I couldn't care less about working. I mean, sometimes i'll get random bursts of energy where I get really into it but those are few and far between. I'd much prefer to pretend like i'm working.

Yeah this is exactly what i would have expected. The ISTp's i know seem to not think work is worth screwing up your health and your life for . Its possible ive typed them wrong, but the intertype relations seem to back this up. I know ESTj's can definately be workaholics.

[Jarno]

I don't think I could ever be considered a workaholic.

I agree, you are a forumholic

[jessica129]

How funny. I have been called a "workaholic" before, which perplexed me because tbh I can be quite a bum [and I often am, as evidenced by my hundreds of posts here]. The person who said it was looking at how much I seem to work and at how much I produce, not at how much actual work/effort I put forth. That sounds bad, but oh well. I think maybe that perception also has to do with being fairly productive even during downtime [making things, fixing things, studying things, etc. = downtime for me].

Yes

I've been called a workaholic before and I know full well most of my current coworkers would label me as such but it has to do with what you described here. When I need to be productive and get things done, I can out-perform everyone.

[meatburger]

How funny. I have been called a "workaholic" before, which perplexed me because tbh I can be quite a bum [and I often am, as evidenced by my hundreds of posts here]. The person who said it was looking at how much I seem to work and at how much I produce, not at how much actual work/effort I put forth. That sounds bad, but oh well. I think maybe that perception also has to do with being fairly productive even during downtime [making things, fixing things, studying things, etc. = downtime for me].

Right now, a person who looks at "all I do" might wonder if I am a workaholic, but if they saw all the sitting around and relaxing I do they would change their mind quickly For example, right now I have two jobs [for the last year I've had three, so this is a step down], I'm writing my Master's thesis, and I play a competitive sport... but the jobs are enjoyable and not especially taxing, and I would never describe myself as a workaholic [at least not to people who are not potential employers, haha] and I don't spend all my time working on those things - in fact I spend as little time as possible on them when I'm at home.

Eh, I hope that answers your question. Overall I would say, look at how much they're actually [over?]extending themselves in the things they do - if they just have a lot going on and seem to keep busy, I'd say it's more likely they are just living and doing their thing than being actual workaholics.

Yeah very good answer and it makes sense to me. It says in the ISTp description that they get a lot done for what seems like minimal effort. I did notice that when working next to my friend in the call centre. He seemed to get a lot of online documentation done (he would even do mine for me) but i never even saw him doing it.

ISTp's can be pretty busy people. One of these girls is working heaps during the day and hitting town at night. You are probablly right shes not really over extending herself at all. My good friend is also always busy, he basically has beers every night. He had to quit drinking a while back as the doctor ordered before his liver sploded. These ISTp's go out far more than me and it sucks, i want in on this action lol.

In other news ISTP #2 went psycho on me the other night (long story). He just smsed to apologise and i said that i will not be his friend unless he quits dope, so he can ring me if that happens. I am totally sick of this shit from him.

[duality is cringe]

I'm positive others have thought of me as a workaholic. I pull as many hours as I can simply for the money, no other reason. 40 hours a week would be ideal.

[Creepy-]

When I need to be productive and get things done, I can out-perform everyone.

Perhaps this is one of the greatest things about being ISTp: the ability to get things done quickly and well... with plenty of time left over for kicking back

Yeah very good answer and it makes sense to me. It says in the ISTp description that they get a lot done for what seems like minimal effort. I did notice that when working next to my friend in the call centre. He seemed to get a lot of online documentation done (he would even do mine for me) but i never even saw him doing it.

ISTp's can be pretty busy people. One of these girls is working heaps during the day and hitting town at night. You are probablly right shes not really over extending herself at all. My good friend is also always busy, he basically has beers every night. He had to quit drinking a while back as the doctor ordered before his liver sploded. These ISTp's go out far more than me and it sucks, i want in on this action lol.

Yeah, I have noticed ENFp's, who also keep quite busy a lot of the time [or seem to], are a bit less efficient... I have also noticed that this can be the result of spending extra time making things "just right" - living up to their idealized versions, I guess.

In other news ISTP #2 went psycho on me the other night (long story). He just smsed to apologise and i said that i will not be his friend unless he quits dope, so he can ring me if that happens. I am totally sick of this shit from him.

Aw, I'm sorry to hear that... I would think the apology is a pretty significant thing. I hope it turns out well!

[meatburger]

Yeah, I have noticed ENFp's, who also keep quite busy a lot of the time [or seem to], are a bit less efficient... I have also noticed that this can be the result of spending extra time making things "just right" - living up to their idealized versions, I guess.

I go in bursts. One week i will go out every day then the next week nothing happens. I feel so extraverted at the moment but i cant seem to find anyone to hang out with.

Aw, I'm sorry to hear that... I would think the apology is a pretty significant thing. I hope it turns out well!

Apology is very significant. What is about 5x more significant though is me not forgiving someone / snapping at someone. It doesn't happen. That shows how far hes pushed me. I just hope he turns out well, as hes heading for a life of fail right now.

[xyz]

I'm a slack-a-holic

[07490]

My SLI brother in law is an work-a-holic.

[Ms. Kensington]

the ISTps I know have stationary inertia.. but if they feel like it they will become very focused. I think it has to do with efficiency, not so much as loving work.