NF discrimination in the workforce
For the past several months I have been looking for a job related to massage therapy or receptionist positions in medical offices. I have had no luck and the only conclusion I have come to is that their are many more people out there with more experience then I possess. I have been looking for jobs that I have done in the past because everything else out there requires a degree I don't have.
My only problem is that if you read the descriptions of the kind of person they are looking for; it all points to anyone who has either :Si:, :Te: or :Se: in their ego. Each one says they want someone who is detail oriented, a multitasker and someone who will stay on task throughout the day. None of these I possess, so it is very disheartening to read what they are looking for.
In a couple weeks, I'm starting classes for pharmacy technician which I think I will like for a while, even though it deals with :Si: quite a bit.
My long term goal is to be a social worker where I know my natural abilities will be appreciated.
What's with all these careers that cater only to sensors? I'm sure any NF will agree with me that it's hard to find something that feels like you and that you will receive full benefits for just doing what you do naturally. It's so frustrating.
Appreciate Your Intuition!
Don't be too hard on yourself there.... I went through this whole thing several years back where I was keenly aware of the IS, ES domination of the workforce. And as an NF I began to question my talents and abilities as I was not a detail oriented, just the facts ma'm kind of a gal. What I came to realize is that in the Corporate world, those types flourish but they are generally not "big picture thinkers". So many times these types lack the strategic vision that is possessed by N's. I am very good with conceptualizing, visualizing, forecasting as well as interpersonally. I would much rather have those assets than be mired in "details". You can train yourself to be better with details and multi-tasking, but it is probably damn near impossible to train those super talented "detail" oriented people to be more strategic/long range in their scope.:cool: