Please help me type my boss

[JustDave]

Please help me type my new boss. The reason I am not posting an information about her in the OP is I'm afraid it will paint an uneven picture of her and thus ruin the ultimate conclusion of her type.

 

[Geoff]

I think we'll need some more clues!

 

[nightning]

ESTJ! I have >6% chance of getting that correct. :rolli:

 

[JustDave]

I think we'll need some more clues!

Well, I was hoping someone would ask the questions first because as I mentioned in the OP I am afraid of presenting an uneven picture of her. Nevertheless I have noticed that she exhibits following traits:

- Uses very succinct, direct, concrete language.
- Hates attending meetings.
- I think she might be a member of Mensa.
- Very rational yet is very concerned with the wellfare of her subordinates.
- Loves learning, reading and animals.

 

[JustDave]

ESTJ! I have >6% chance of getting that correct. :rolli:

I certainly haven't ruled out ESTJ as a possibility.

 

[Geoff]

I certainly haven't ruled out ESTJ as a possibility.

They don't usually hate meetings... so probably not an SJ or some sort.

 

[heart]

Isn't ISTJ the highest percentage number of all the types? By sheer numbers that has the best chance of being the type it seems. Aren't they more like 60 T , 40 F so more balanced between thinking and feeling, so that could be concerned for animals and people.

 

[nightning]

I certainly haven't ruled out ESTJ as a possibility.

That was a joke... 16 types... probability of a random guess being correct = 1/16.

Questions hey?

Ummmm how does she react when a problem arise?
When does she normally arrive at work? What's the first thing she do when she gets in?

 

[Geoff]

Isn't ISTJ the highest percentage number of all the types? By sheer numbers that has the best chance of being the type it seems. Aren't they more like 60 T , 40 F so more balanced between thinking and feeling, so that could be concerned for animals and people.

Yes, although he stated she cares for welfare of subordinates and loves animals. I know a few ISTJs well (about 4 or 5 at work) and none of them exhibit either. It isn't that they dislike both categories, they just dont even seem to notice them...

 

[heart]

Yes, although he stated she cares for welfare of subordinates and loves animals. I know a few ISTJs well (about 4 or 5 at work) and none of them exhibit either. It isn't that they dislike both categories, they just dont even seem to notice them...

I know of two ISTJ who like pets and do care about subordindates, but I have also known some who were so brisk and cold I could not relate to them at all. I have an ISTJ sister who taught nursery school and keeps four papmered cats. The ISTJ seems to have a wide range of expression.

 

[JustDave]

Before I worked for her I was convinced she was an Artisan of some sort. But now that I do work for her I think she is too organized to be an Artisan.

 

[JustDave]

That was a joke... 16 types... probability of a random guess being correct = 1/16.

Questions hey?

Ummmm how does she react when a problem arise?
When does she normally arrive at work? What's the first thing she do when she gets in?

Although she is an excellent problem solver she hates problems and tends to get annoyed when they arise.

She arrives very early. Mainly because she hates driving and has adjusted her schedule to avoid the rush hour commute.

My guess is the first thing she does every morning is check her voice mail then email.

 

[JustDave]

I know of two ISTJ who like pets and do care about subordindates, but I have also known some who were so brisk and cold I could not relate to them at all. I have an ISTJ sister who taught nursery school and keeps four papmered cats. The ISTJ seems to have a wide range of expression.

Oddly enough my boss can be effusive one moment and then cold as ice the next.

 

[heart]

Oddly enough my boss can be effusive one moment and then cold as ice the next.

That is my sister and my nephew, both like that.

ISTJ

 

[JustDave]

That is my sister and my nephew, both like that.

ISTJ

My apologies, although my intent is not to crush your suggestion I have to mention that she often says "it is better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission".

 

[heart]

How does that crush the suggestion?

 

[JustDave]

What I meant was that bit of information wasn't meant as a counterpoint to your point. That's all.

I have noticed that postings such as my previous one tend to bring a thread to an impasse.

Edit: To answer your question, Guardians are reluctant to break rules and engage in risky behavior.

 

[heart]

My nephew tested as ISTJ but he seems to mind pushing the issue with another person to get his way. He does so in quiet but determined (pushy) way. My sister is more conforming to get along.

 

[JustDave]

For the most part my boss is very reasonable yet forceful.

 

[heart]

Could be INTJ?