Oh No...Another ISTJ!

ShinyRoo · 08-30-2008, 04:21 AM

Hi everyone,

Well, I am an ISTJ-6, so I guess you won't be surprised if I list a lot of facts!

I'm Jennifer, 32, and I now live in Orange County, CA by way of NE Ohio and Denver. I am an accountant for a real estate development company. I was an ICU nurse for 5 years, but I went back to school and changed my career to something that I felt was more like me. I just finished my MBA and now I am studying for my CPA. I credit the MBTI for helping me figure out what I wanted to be when I "grew up", despite the fact that already had a BSN and I was 27 when I took it. I've studied MBTI off and on. I love psychology.

People often are surprised to find out that I am an ISTJ, or at least the I and T part, because I can be extroverted if I feel a duty to be in a particular situation. It's exhausting, though. People often think I am a F because I can be overly nice and accommodating. I tend to be a people pleaser, unless I am very close with someone. I get my feelings hurt easily, but I'd never let on that is the case!

I love to read and learn a lot about whatever I am into at the time. I have a hard time not seeing errors, which I guess makes me good at accounting, but can be annoying and causes me to be pessimistic. I am SO anxious and I am a super perfectionist. I do not know any other female ISTJs, so I guess I am telling you all of this to see if I fit in!

I tend to be attracted to sensitive, creative guys. I get along with everyone, but I tend to not be comfortable around ISTJ guys (in general, of course). Go figure.

Anyway, that was more than you ever wanted to know!

I am happy to have found a spot where I can talk to others interested in the MBTI.

Nice to meet all of you,
Jennifer

PS: Now I will re-read my email twice so I will not embarrass myself with errors.

Haha.

Peguy · 08-30-2008, 04:22 AM

Welcome, what sort of stuff do you like to read?

I myself read alot of non-fiction. History, philosophy, along with religion and spirituality are probably my favorite topics to read about.

PinkPiranha · 08-30-2008, 04:23 AM

Glad to meet you! Enjoy your stay!

Jeffster · 08-30-2008, 04:24 AM

Yo ShinyRoo. Have fun.

ShinyRoo · 08-30-2008, 04:31 AM

Hi Peguy!

I like to read a lot of non-fiction, too. It really depends on what I am interested in at the time. Right now, I am reading a history of Hollywood. I live about 40 minutes from there and I decided it might be interesting. I wanted to see how it became a place for movies, stars, etc. I've read a lot about different things... anything from WWII and chemistry/biology to many biographies of Marilyn Monroe and geisha. I'm eclectic, I guess! I can get interested in almost anything, unless it is really abstract and theoretical. I have a hard time understanding big picture concepts, but I get better with age.

BTW, my boyfriend is an INFJ, and I know you all are rare. Very cool.

Peguy · 08-30-2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ShinyRoo

I can get interested in almost anything, unless it is really abstract and theoretical. I have a hard time understanding big picture concepts, but I get better with age.

Now big picture concepts is where I shine. But it's still cool.

WWII you say? If you want, I can link to some of my posts on that topic. I actually posted a thread about the contrasting personalities of the great leaders of the war. Ever read any of Anthony Beevor's books?

ShinyRoo · 08-30-2008, 04:45 AM

Yeah, link me up! I have not read his books, but it sounds interesting.

Also, I really admire those of you that see big picture. Details can make you crazy.

Peguy · 08-30-2008, 04:52 AM

Here you go:
Warlords: The secret dipliomatioc duels of WWII

And then my discussion about Hitler's type:
Doesn't this sound like something only a NF would say?

Page 3 is where I really shine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShinyRoo

I have not read his books, but it sounds interesting.

One thing I like about Beevor is that he concentrates on the human side of the conflict.

Of course there's plenty of good books out there.

JAVO · 08-30-2008, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShinyRoo

Hi everyone,
... details ....

*tries to say hello, but slips into a detail-induced coma*

ShinyRoo · 08-30-2008, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAVO

*tries to say hello, but slips into a detail-induced coma*

LOL! No kidding, huh?

Peguy... I will check out the links tomorrow. Thanks again.

08-30-2008, 04:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
ShinyRoo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: ISTJ Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 9	Oh No...Another ISTJ! Hi everyone, Well, I am an ISTJ-6, so I guess you won't be surprised if I list a lot of facts! I'm Jennifer, 32, and I now live in Orange County, CA by way of NE Ohio and Denver. I am an accountant for a real estate development company. I was an ICU nurse for 5 years, but I went back to school and changed my career to something that I felt was more like me. I just finished my MBA and now I am studying for my CPA. I credit the MBTI for helping me figure out what I wanted to be when I "grew up", despite the fact that already had a BSN and I was 27 when I took it. I've studied MBTI off and on. I love psychology. People often are surprised to find out that I am an ISTJ, or at least the I and T part, because I can be extroverted if I feel a duty to be in a particular situation. It's exhausting, though. People often think I am a F because I can be overly nice and accommodating. I tend to be a people pleaser, unless I am very close with someone. I get my feelings hurt easily, but I'd never let on that is the case! I love to read and learn a lot about whatever I am into at the time. I have a hard time not seeing errors, which I guess makes me good at accounting, but can be annoying and causes me to be pessimistic. I am SO anxious and I am a super perfectionist. I do not know any other female ISTJs, so I guess I am telling you all of this to see if I fit in! I tend to be attracted to sensitive, creative guys. I get along with everyone, but I tend to not be comfortable around ISTJ guys (in general, of course). Go figure. Anyway, that was more than you ever wanted to know! I am happy to have found a spot where I can talk to others interested in the MBTI. Nice to meet all of you, Jennifer PS: Now I will re-read my email twice so I will not embarrass myself with errors. Haha.

08-30-2008, 04:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Peguy Tortured Soul Join Date: May 2008 Type: INFJ Location: USA Posts: 3,345	Welcome, what sort of stuff do you like to read? I myself read alot of non-fiction. History, philosophy, along with religion and spirituality are probably my favorite topics to read about. __________________ "Man is a mystery: if you spend your entire life trying to puzzle it out, then do not say that you have wasted your time. I occupy myself with this mystery, because I want to be a man." — Fyodor Dostoevsky INFJ 4w5

08-30-2008, 04:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
PinkPiranha Fe Lightning Waltz Join Date: Nov 2007 Type: eNFJ Location: shooting at the walls of heartache, bang bang! Posts: 8,793	Glad to meet you! Enjoy your stay! __________________ They shall know the difference now that I am back. - Achilles, returning to battle the Trojans (Iliad)

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Jeffster RIP Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: isFp Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 4,516	Yo ShinyRoo. Have fun. __________________ Jeffster Illustrates the Artisan Temperament <---- click here "You are a wise man, O Jeffster of the Innerwebz." -- Pink Piranha

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08-30-2008, 04:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
ShinyRoo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: ISTJ Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 9	Hi Peguy! I like to read a lot of non-fiction, too. It really depends on what I am interested in at the time. Right now, I am reading a history of Hollywood. I live about 40 minutes from there and I decided it might be interesting. I wanted to see how it became a place for movies, stars, etc. I've read a lot about different things... anything from WWII and chemistry/biology to many biographies of Marilyn Monroe and geisha. I'm eclectic, I guess! I can get interested in almost anything, unless it is really abstract and theoretical. I have a hard time understanding big picture concepts, but I get better with age. BTW, my boyfriend is an INFJ, and I know you all are rare. Very cool.

08-30-2008, 04:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
ShinyRoo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Type: ISTJ Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 9	Yeah, link me up! I have not read his books, but it sounds interesting. Also, I really admire those of you that see big picture. Details can make you crazy.

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