INFJs and the Dream Job Myth

INFJ personality types are idealist personality types, and this extends to all areas of life. When an INFJ personality type focuses on what type of career they would like to pursue, one of the first things they consider is how well a potential job lines up with their idealist values.

Many INFJ personality types (and INFP personality types) have an idealized vision in their mind of what their dream job would look like. This idealized vision is strongly tied to the value system of the INFJ or the INFP, and because this is so important to INFJs and INFPs, they often overlook red flags that the job may not actually be a good fit for them.

Workplaces that display elements of dysfunction don’t work for INFJ personality types and INFP personality types. It is very difficult for INFJs and INFPs to deal with narcissism, passive-aggressiveness, and cutthroat competition from coworkers. Sadly, this type of environment is very prevalent in large corporate companies.

It’s a common experience for an INFJ or INFP to be lured into a job based on the values put forth in the company’s mission statement, and then once they actually start working for the organization, discover a theme of underlying corruption, office politics, and game-playing. This is heartbreaking for INFJ personality types and INFP personality types, and it can cause long-term emotional damage to them.

One of the solutions to this ongoing problem for INFJs and INFPs is to decide to work for themselves as a solopreneur.

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