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bucolic_frolic

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10. Psy testing and I don't jive.

Sat Dec 21, 2024, 07:44 AM

Dec 21

I'm sure I took Meyers Briggs, though I only recall the online self test INTJ. Dad was some type of not-INTJ and forced me into his idea of the world. Total foul up.

I took some type of career test, twice, 4 years apart. Don't recall the name but it asked a series of questions, do you like to do this or that, and then compared it to real people in various positions. Both times it told me I would be a train conductor. I haven't been on a train in more than 50 years.

So I sort of believe psy tests are too brief. And corporations are always testing execs yet look how many become embezzlers. Many professions test personnel. Every crook had his blessing.

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Anybody here take the Meyers-Briggs Personality Test? [View all] catbyte Dec 21 OP

I've taken it twice--ENTJ both times. Lonestarblue Dec 21 #1

ENTJs are natural leaders. Irish_Dem Dec 21 #3

Probably why I ended up with a career in upper level management positions. Stubborn and bossy!😀 Lonestarblue Dec 21 #7

Yes we typically see this type in upper management. Irish_Dem Dec 21 #9

INFJ Irish_Dem Dec 21 #2

Me too! We're the rarest type, I'm told. Scrivener7 Dec 21 #22

Yes, we are only 1.5% of the entire US population. Irish_Dem Dec 21 #23

I definitely have my home spaces with very Scrivener7 Dec 21 #24

Yes, the other 99% of the population are quite odd, aren't they? Irish_Dem Dec 21 #25

Exactly!!! Scrivener7 Dec 21 #49

What is this test? I am not familiar with it. wnylib Dec 21 #46

It is the Myers Briggs (MBTI), a personality inventory of normal traits. Irish_Dem Dec 21 #48

Nah. I'm not interested in personality tests. wnylib Dec 21 #62

The Holland is very different from the MB. Irish_Dem Dec 21 #63

INTJ Sanity Claws Dec 21 #4

Same here. Dulcinea Dec 22 #65

ENFP jimfields33 Dec 21 #5

I don't think I've ever taken it. TurboDem Dec 21 #6

You can take it online but it costs money catbyte Dec 21 #12

Thank you TurboDem Dec 21 #17

$59.95 wolfie001 Dec 21 #30

Google gave me this PJMcK Dec 21 #13

Thank you TurboDem Dec 21 #18

Yup... 2naSalit Dec 21 #8

INFJ is the rarest code. Irish_Dem Dec 21 #11

I didn't... 2naSalit Dec 21 #15

Yes Irish_Dem Dec 21 #19

Psy testing and I don't jive. bucolic_frolic Dec 21 #10

ENFP here. highplainsdem Dec 21 #14

ENTJ Sailingdiver Dec 21 #16

ESTP twice EYESORE 9001 Dec 21 #20

ENTJ Floyd R. Turbo Dec 21 #21

I don't need Meyers-Briggs judging me. Emile Dec 21 #26

I am skeptical of these tests. mucifer Dec 21 #27

As you should be Orrex Dec 21 #44

Me. Ocelot II Dec 21 #28

I primarily score INFJ, but occasionally I'll score INTJ. My granddaughter is an INTJ and a therapist. Joinfortmill Dec 21 #29

I've always scored INFJ dweller Dec 21 #31

Myers Briggs is not a valid test. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 21 #32

Holy moly thank you! Orrex Dec 21 #43

I don't see anyone here swearing by anything or claiming anything is a divine instrument. Scrivener7 Dec 21 #50

INTP Clouds Passing Dec 21 #33

INFP here every time I take it nuxvomica Dec 21 #34

As a child, I didn't have an imaginary friend. Different Drummer Dec 21 #56

Are you an INFP too? nuxvomica Dec 21 #58

I have tested as an INFP at times. Also INFJ. Different Drummer Dec 22 #66

ENTJ all three times. redstatebluegirl Dec 21 #35

My wife and one of our kids are INTJ but they can emulate whatever personality traits a situation demands. hunter Dec 21 #36

It was so long ago that I've forgotten what I scored. Ferrets are Cool Dec 21 #37

A Couple Times ProfessorGAC Dec 21 #38

INTP flying rabbit Dec 21 #39

I'm ISFJ. I was tested twice. Link below. LuckyCharms Dec 21 #40

I'm a INFP-T (Turbulent Mediator) Niagara Dec 21 #41

Yeah, multiple times. INTP. malthaussen Dec 21 #42

It's curious that there's no result like "you're a dangerous lunatic on the verge of mass murder" Orrex Dec 21 #45

Just like astrology, really. n/t malthaussen Dec 21 #60

Taken it a few times ailsagirl Dec 21 #47

I was an ENTP when I was younger... viva la Dec 21 #51

Yes. I tested negative. n/t Mister Ed Dec 21 #52

Took it during my working years..dont remember my score Demovictory9 Dec 21 #53

Maybe people are reading too much into these tests? SWBTATTReg Dec 21 #54

👇👇👇👁️👁️ Goonch Dec 21 #55

I have taken it many times, always self-administered. Different Drummer Dec 21 #57

ISTJ here sakabatou Dec 21 #59

INTJ as a rule soldierant Dec 21 #61

Sagittarius, every time. Ptah Dec 21 #64