ISTJ

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Since I'm up early and bored, I took the Myers-Briggs personality test and came out as a ISTJ (Introverted +33, Sensing +1, Thinking +62, Judging+67) which makes me a Guardian Inspector. Here's what the site had to say about that:

The one word that best describes Inspectors is superdependable. Whether at home or at work, Inspectors are extraordinarily persevering and dutiful, particularly when it comes to keeping an eye on the people and products they are responsible for. In their quiet way, Inspectors see to it that rules are followed, laws are respected, and standards are upheld.

Inspectors (as much as ten percent of the general population) are the true guardians of institutions. They are patient with their work and with the procedures within an institution, although not always with the unauthorized behavior of some people in that institution. Responsible to the core, Inspectors like it when people know their duties, follow the guidelines, and operate within the rules. For their part, Inspectors will see to it that goods are examined and schedules are kept, that resources will be up to standards and delivered when and where they are supposed to be. And they would prefer that everyone be this dependable. Inspectors can be hard-nosed about the need for following the rules in the workplace, and do not hesitate to report irregularities to the proper authorities. Because of this they are often misjudged as being hard-hearted, or as having ice in their veins, for people fail to see their good intentions and their vulnerability to criticism. Also, because Inspectors usually make their inspections without much flourish or fanfare, the dedication they bring to their work can go unnoticed and unappreciated.

While not as talkative as Supervisor Guardians [ESTJs], Inspectors are still highly sociable, and are likely to be involved in community service organizations, such as Sunday School, Little League, or Boy and Girl Scouting, that transmit traditional values to the young. Like all Guardians, Inspectors hold dear their family social ceremonies-weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries - although they tend to be shy if the occasion becomes too large or too public. Generally speaking, Inspectors are not comfortable with anything that gets too fancy. Their words tend to be plain and down-to-earth, not showy or high-flown; their clothes are often simple and conservative rather than of the latest fashion; and their home and work environments are usually neat, orderly, and traditional, rather than trendy or ostentatious. As for personal property, they usually choose standard items over models loaded with features, and they often try to find classics and antiques - Inspectors prefer the old-fashioned to the newfangled every time.

So, do y'all think that fits?

I was interested to see how close I was to being an INTJ. Here's a brief description of that type:

Have original minds and great drive for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. Quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, organize a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, have high standards of competence and performance – for themselves and others.

There's some of me there as well. What I fin really amusing is how much my health and PTSD probably affect my personality. Cancer survivors tend to have a strong desire for stability and order. We've had enough surprises, thank you, and want things to run like clockwork. Same for the PTSD. I want a normal life with as few triggers as possible, so I like rules and procedures that make things work with as little friction as possible. Look back through my "work" tag and you'll see that what really pissed me off was people breaking rules or not thinking logically. I really am a creature of habit who loathes change unless I'm the one who planned it.

Comments

[caerbannogbunny.livejournal.com]

Actually sounds about right--and explains your political stances...

*smirk*

As far as ISTJ vs. INTJ, that makes a lot of sense if you look at your scoring... From what I remember, on the Meyer's Briggs, very borderline scores show up when the person has traits of both. So, technically, you could consider yourself an IXTJ, based on your scores. However, you're much more a "J" than a "P".

(Which is one reason we bump heads on the political end of the spectrum.)

A "J" tends to make assessments off of their accepted ideals/rules/beliefs and then challenge those who do not. A "P" tends to just see what is there or try to and then make decisions off of what they see, rather than what they think should be there. And I'm pretty much a XNTP with about a 50-50 on most tests for "I" and "E".

From what you write and talk about, the "S" vs. "N" is something you seem to be on the borderline of in reality as you tend to look for real, external information (the "S" or Sensing focus) and integrate them with your ideals or your abstract way of seeing things (the "N" or iNtuitive portion).

This is probably one reason you're fond of posting links "proving" some aspect of your beliefs about, say, Republicans or Tea Party people. You're using "sensed" information (What was reported) to support your "abstract" political beliefs.

It may also explain why you get a lot of Facebook discussion on some of your links as well from people who are more into one camp or the other on Sensing and iNtuition as well as the general differences in thought process regarding Judging vs. Perceiving.

Good result though. It does fit you.