INFP Career Choices

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Choosing the right career means turning your disadvantages into great potentials. In this video, I'm going to provide some experience with regards to how this can be done - and hence what career types INFPs have a natural upper hand in. I hope this does not come across as too assertive - it's meant as a reference point for fellow INFPs - why you might be feeling lost (if you are) and which direction you can steer towards to feel a greater sense of purpose in life.

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@nozecone 3 года назад

"I'm not good with small talk, so I'll get right to the point" - I'm hooked!

@Exhibit_xai 3 года назад

Loll I know right, my face lit up when she said that

@andresrogersa 8 месяцев назад

spoken like a true INFP

@rachelmartina6097 2 года назад

As an INFP, I think Investing is important for us. When you're financially independent, you can do anything that you're passionate about without having to worry about money. Look at the things differently and start see the bigger picture, guys! Good luck 🤞

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

So true!

@misslissa783 2 года назад

I agree that INFP’s are not naturally suited for leadership roles. I am a manager and the transition was the hardest thing I have ever done professionally. What makes it possible is working for a company that allows you to grow into the position and values what you will bring to the role. I will never be a authoritarian style manager, I lead by inspiration. I have struggled with the communication aspect, but have gotten so much better! I used to communicate by email and using a dry erase board… now I am comfortable with directly and frequently asking my team to complete tasks. Above all, I value the people who work with me and I take care of them. This is how I have built a self functioning department and am able to trust them to do their part with minor redirections on my end. I will never claim that this was easy… it still has it’s challenges. But it has been good for me to develop these skills.

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

thank you for your input Miss Lissa! Indeed it is very difficult yet rewarding! I'm glad you made the transition ^_^

@celiastarot 2 года назад

Drifting around is an understatement!!! My only long lasting job was 4 years and I am 47. I say “life is short” because I’d love to take advantage of every aspect of it and especially when, as an INFP, there are so many naturally induced interruptions in your life per se, that every moment should be cherished. We do better when we are alone, individually working independently without micromanaging or sticky people around wanting to know more about you (while we are extremely private) ☀️

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

I absolutely love your words "naturally induced interruptions"...maybe the INFP's dream is just to be happy, although asking for just that may seem like a tad bit too much in such a capitalist society where people are often categorised by their professions. Luckily, the lengths that we INFPs go to in pursuit of such untainted happiness is - in my honest opinion - quite far.

@celiastarot 2 года назад

@@lavisherelena491 yes!!! Sad but true that the money aspect and title in this society makes one who they are was in “importance” but that is so untrue because what we want to attain as INFP is usually so genuine, so heart-felt that it supersedes any type of diploma or credential (to me). I’m actually starting an at-home job that came up out of the blue and I’m ecstatic about it! It’s all about finding our true calling as I found Tarot and my spiritual path, although we are always learning and wanting to dive deeper about specific topics that’s one that I’m deep into. Your video was spectacular thank you so much! ❤️

@JossanMovies 3 года назад

I'm 19, I will graduate swedish high school next year. Teaching might be a good fit for me... Well, being that teacher that makes a difference in someone's life sounds really meaningful. Also I love languages so I could combine the two

@lavisherelena491 3 года назад

Hi Josefin, so will you be studying education in uni? It is indeed meaningful and fun! Looking forward to your progress (whatever you choose to do in the future) \(^_^)/

@mika4moon 2 года назад

I think teaching is really precious but it drains me. I got into translation by a moment of decision and I can't express how perfect it feels. I am a freelancer and having the freedom to choose what you work on is really refreshing. Getting to know new people, observing and transferring it to my writings feel so good. Be open about your job choices. What you get into might suprise you 😁

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Freelancing is the best!!! I'm so happy for you :))

@johanna6007 Год назад

Thank you so much for making this video! I have been deciding what field/career to go into, and this video really helped me. Not sure why, but this video clicked with me in a way that other infp videos and articles haven’t. It was very refreshing to truly relate to something. Also, I love the music!

@Becca25T 2 года назад

This video is so useful thank you. You've put into words how I feel about work.

@alexiaabramov2544 2 года назад

i have the suspicion that INFP is perfect for a court wizard. Especially the kind that deals with spirits and demons. The one that comes up with practical physical inventions is an engineer lol

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Hahaha so true ;))

@theelongatedmeatballe8487 2 года назад

I absolutely agree with everything said here. I battled with depression for years after I joined the Military where all my strengths and preferences are viewed as weaknesses.

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Hey Akasha, thank you for your comment - do you have a new career now, having left the military, where you can be truly authentic? Or do you want to take a rest first?

@happyarmadillofarm9026 6 месяцев назад

Oof💀military would be the worst for infp.

@melisharai2504 2 года назад

an infp here about to enter medical world. finished high school. Im scared and nervous and excited. i love animals. running for human/animal medical personnel. still confused. need to decide sooner. m freaked out but okay I’ll be fine. I just want some advice motivation strength.

@kumarhirak1054 4 года назад

Hi Elena, it's great to watch your video. It's very insightful and brings lot more clarity.

@elenachang7774 3 года назад

Thank you for the support ♥️

@BOSCHLABS Год назад

I've had 50+ jobs in my life, and decided to go back to school for graphic design. Then I switched to film and digital media. Then changed my degree to art education. Then was diagnosed with MS in 2011. Being an INFP (and watching your videos) I think has helped me in some strange way to strengthen my resilience. Albeit hard as hell! Thank you for your insight.

@larakilic8826 3 года назад

Lovely video, thanks for all your effort!💕💕

@lavisherelena491 3 года назад

Thank YOU, Lara, for your time :))

@artabarlow1094 2 года назад

Thank you! I was definitely taking notes. I know you were afraid of making your video too long but I was drinking this up. This was so informative. A very refreshing point of view. So relatable!

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Wow thank you for the comment! I now know how long I can stretch them for lol

@judunn1679 4 года назад

You have completely described me as a person. It is so hard to navigate corporate America with this personality.

@elenachang7774 3 года назад

Hi Judi, yes it's so hard to navigate corporate ANYWHERE being an INFP lol...but I've also learned a lot and I'll be making a video on that as well

@NotANoob27x7 2 года назад

Yes I have studied Civil engineering and work as a working student in a company in germany I'm so miserable and will change my path after I finish my Bachelor thesis :))

@gordwedel7231 2 года назад

Awesome, thanks! I like inside technical sales and support. I also repair electronics on the side. Solving peoples problems with products and information over the phone requires a lot of creativity, knowledge, empathy and good communication skills. People usually leave my conversations feeling better than when they came in. Also I find I'm only introverted in person, not on the phone.

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Hey Gord, thank you for sharing your experience! I love your energy and how meaningful your work is to you :)

@zephyrkhambatta 3 года назад

Thanks so much for the video, makes a lot of sense. Yes.

@lavisherelena491 3 года назад

Thanks Zephyr so much for letting me know. Keeps me going :))

@martasmith8767 2 года назад

Thank you for your video. You remind me of myself when I taught for 25 years at a University and a college. Like you I taught Spanish, my own native language to American adults of different ages and being an INFP and an artist, a painter and a sculptor, a mother of two sons who are on their own now and a companion to my huge dog and lots of cats who live with me in my property and home, I used the beauty of the wisdom that I get from mother cats teaching their youngsters, the humor and observations that my dog communicates to me, my wonderful son’s encouragement and the meaningful comments of my trusting students to advance in that free and joyful ride which is teaching and learning. You are a meaningful and to the point communicator. I foresee great success for you as such in all the careers that have an exchange of knowledge with others who get to see your talents and who embrace them. As a fellow INFP I offer you my humble encouragement for a continuation of excellence.

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Thank you so much Marta that means so much to me. I can feel the peace and love from your words - especially coming from a fellow teacher too! I'm currently also learning Italian right now :)

@martasmith8767 2 года назад

@karthikvenky133 2 года назад

This was so refreshing compared to other videos made by INFP. There was a certain aura of clarity you displayed unlike most other INFPs who are drifting and not as settled as you are. Not judging them but from a utility value - yours worked better for me. Btw trying to transition too and teaching is on my radar.

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Thank you for your comment - it’s really meaningful to me (meaningful work for INFP!! ❤️) and that’s what keeps me going! What subject do you want to teach?

@karthikvenky133 2 года назад

Honestly early days toying with this. Will come back when there is clarity :) thanks for asking. I can think of English (if it was for school), Finance / Financial statement analysis (if it was college, less preferred though).

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Why is the latter less preferred? Just curious

@karthikvenky133 2 года назад

@@lavisherelena491 I guess blocks in my mind such as 'finance lacks a soul, it's real-worldly not as touchy-feely'. Also college students are more career oriented than school kids and teaching has to be more practical? I guess my current disenchantment with corporate / commercial world is at play here. I clearly need to heal myself, get the cobwebs off. But I feel at core, there is an underlying desire to lose myself in work that goes beyond my petty little self and is for a larger cause for the next 25-30 yrs of my active life. What that is, I am unable to put a finger on. Using the skills I have built in finance over the last 40 yrs seems the right direction rather than re-inventing the wheel. Thanks for questioning me and prodding me to think. Apologies for the delay in replying as I didn't seem to get notified that you replied. Btw do you get conflicted in your head about teaching in a cram school - whose system/methods/values you may be questioning? And if so, how do you talk yourself out of it?

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Well sending children off to cram school is so common in Taiwan that my gut reaction is to just do my best for the kids that I get in touch with to have a good time, because they're either in my hands or they're in the hands of someone else at another cram school. There are indeed times when I do question the way things are done, and I always try to maximise my autonomy in the classroom so that I can tweak things in one direction (almost covertly) while satisfying the 'criteria' of what's being asked of me. I really dislike the ranking system and I try to get kids to understand that scores are the least important, but it is indeed difficult to do that sometimes when this goes against the principles of the institution, the parents and even the society. That being said, it is also fun in my attempts to strike the balance between the two and STILL achieve my goals :)

@kingkirby8960 2 года назад

We can lead ourselves more than others. We can guide people though, and give tremendous support

@Anastasify 4 года назад

Great video and insight, I am either a INFJ or INFP as I tend to get varied results on tests. I’m currently 24 and am changing careers, it’s quite daunting. Teaching and Psychology are the two professions that I’m drawn to. However not sure what to chose. A lot of what you expressed was accurate in regards to my own ambitions and experiences. Thank you

@elenachang7774 3 года назад

Hi Anaztaz, psychology has always been my other main interest as well! Thank you for your comment, and I hope this message finds you well. Just curious as to what you have finally chosen to do?

@Drsleeper 2 года назад

You are likely an INFP, the most unassertive type who change careers all the time. INFJs are more of a recluse 😉 Cheers. Walid

@kikox8902 2 года назад

Maybe school psychologist or guidance counselor?

@NotANoob27x7 2 года назад

I feel you. How is it going?

@edita366 2 года назад

Same haha, INFP, 24 and want to pursue career in psychology too. Just can't be bothered studying 5+ years for a degree, so not sure how to proceed...

@lspoulin 3 года назад

Thank you. I'm searching what to do at the moment. I'll look for something meaningful

@Exhibit_xai 3 года назад

You’ll definitely find it 😁

@lavisherelena491 3 года назад

Heyyy I hope you've found sth. that you're passionate/ you can grow to be passionate about! xxoo

@wendyli8322 3 года назад

Glad to have such a great teacher in Taiwan ;)

@lavisherelena491 3 года назад

Thanks Wendy!! :))) are you also a teacher?

@abdulmoizkamran4467 2 года назад

Thank you so much

@raymondchankawai0108 2 года назад

Hi Elena! Sending love as an INFP from Hong Kong ^-^. I'm 19 years old and have thought about teaching as well, but the education system and the culture in general in Hong Kong seems to be soooo exam-oriented and I'm afraid it wouldn't be what I expected when I get into the industry (like I'm afraid I can't talk too much about life and is mostly forced to spoon-feed them public exam curriculum which I loathed as a secondary school student). The university program I'm studying as of now is more leaned towards artist, but I really love the idea of teaching and passing on life experiences or knowledge in a fun way (it's weird, as much as I'm anxious to talking to a bunch of crowd the idea of teaching is somehow fascinating). Anyway, may I ask if you would introduce MBTI to your students? Personally it has helped me a lot in self-discovery (I LOVE listening to random INFP videos online, as long as the title has INFP I know I can relate to it), so I wonder if you would introduce MBTI to slightly more developed adolescents, because I know I would if I could! XD

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Hi INCOGNITO!! I would introduce MBTI to students who show a keen interest (usually this happens after having more in-depth conversation out of class or when there are fewer students in class) in these areas (i.e. psychology, personality, self-development/ self-help etc.) because not all students are as interested as we are in this field - hence they might find it boring. But I might mention this to them in passing and they'll check it out if they're indeed interested. Otherwise I might also try to incorporate it into some exercises in class! (For English-reading for example). With regards to how you're worried about the system being exam-oriented, think of it this way: the students are either going to meet you in this system or they're going to come across some other teacher. What I'd do is I'd meet the system half-way, and let my students know that there is so much more to learning. The system is there for a reason, but life can be so much more interesting if you want to make it so!

@raymondchankawai0108 2 года назад

@@lavisherelena491 Ah, that’s how I decide whether I want to introduce it to a friend as well! Some friends are not as enthusiastic as I am sadly but it’s their choices. I think learning about cognitive functions is like cracking the code behind this life-simulator! And you’re right about the system, I will always have being a teacher as an option (maybe when I’m a bit older though)! In the meantime I still have a lot of time to learn many things, and as you said, make regrets and learn from them! Cheers!

@leovlogslife 2 года назад

1:54 serendipity at work - I'm an INFP and I've just accepted a job in a cram school in Taiwan!

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Congratulations! What age range do you teach? Do you teach in Taipei?

@leovlogslife 2 года назад

@@lavisherelena491 Between the ages 3-16. I'm hoping to teach in Taipei as I put this down as my preference when applying. But it'll be up to the company once I arrive in August.

@shaunaireland9161 4 года назад

So accurate

@scourneene 2 года назад

Im considering growing my micro business as a "storyteller" for adults and trance work after quitting a job that was not for highest good recently. I do sound healing as well part time. The people I have seen gave me lots of positive fed backpack. At times when I need to respond quickly I create space or time by asking questions before I respond. Like you said we can tend to ponder (you didn't use that exact word) but ya I don't like to rush, it takes time to consider lots and certain things then emerge. Why I plan on spacing time between clients and do lots of note taking. Wish me luck!

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Congrats Sean on setting foot on a new phase in life! Is the storytelling for adults related to healing work? Being authentic to oneself is so important, so I'm really glad that you've shared your story, thank you so much!

@scourneene 2 года назад

@@lavisherelena491 Hello! Yes the story telling is for adults for healing! At this point my life I really need to do what.is best for my highest good and as a result for others it appears! I am enjoying your videos! Very insightful!

@sylveonsymphony1706 3 года назад

Tqsm for this! Finally an INFP vid that I can relate to and learn from. I'm not sure why but many other INFP vids just don't click the same... Could it be an INFP-A/T thing?

@lavisherelena491 3 года назад

I'm not sure but I'll def. look into it! Thank you Sylveon - I'm glad you found it helpful :))

@PCP1992 Год назад

One of my fears of being a teacher especially towards younger children is that I"m afraid I'll have to be all fun energy and up-beat all the time. But you seem quite calm, with a level energy. I'm wondering if you find that you do have to put on an up-beat energy when teaching younger students, or if you find that they respond perfectly well to the kind of calm energy you have in this video?

@fatimasjournal4661 2 года назад

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ian-rn8rl 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. 32 year old INFP lawyer here. I feel like my personality definitely does not suit my job, and it's negatively affected my mood. Going into teaching was second on my list when I was in undergrad. I'm strongly considering it now. However, is it a good career for an INFP? Is it too late for a career shift?

@crystaljohnson9977 3 года назад

It's definitely not too late. I'm an INFP and I'm also making a career shift to teaching. All the best.

@lavisherelena491 3 года назад

Hi Ian, I'm really sorry for the late reply, but here's my two cents: Of course it'll be tougher the later you do it, but at least you'll be happier, which I think, contrary to any other currency out there in this world, is the ultimately currency that all of us as humans are striving for. Seeing that this reply is 5 months late - what have you decided to do in the interim? On the other hand, maybe you have found a cause for being a lawyer in the meantime. It's not just teaching that works for INFPs at the end of the day - what matters is whether you find meaning to whatever it is that you're doing ;) Cheers, Elena

@attacktitan6868 2 года назад

I am INFP -T /ISFP ,and a directionless 25yo guy,It's freaking me out,can you please suggest,how to be decisive as an INFP?

@lavisherelena491 2 года назад

Hi AB, I'm glad you reached out - I'll think about how I can incorporate this topic into my next video!

@attacktitan6868 2 года назад

@@lavisherelena491 Sure,will be waiting for the video!

@zofftguitar4932 3 года назад

how did you transition from payrooll specialist to teacher? wanna do the same

@elenachang7774 3 года назад

I applied for a TESOL course, which took about three months, and started looking for teaching positions in cram schools, which is very popular in Asian countries ;) my previous experiences actually helped rather than hindered me!

@zephyrkhambatta 3 года назад

You're a fae aren't you :) Hello... Love, Zephyr, Singapore.

@issmira Месяц назад

Listening to this video was so relaxing and insightful for the most part. I was so disappointed to hear you say that a “ tall, dark, black man that is angry” would be scary for anyone. A bit care less for you to say imo. It’s harmful and untrue. Unfortunate.