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INFJ: do you ever leave a social situation and cringe because you know it was definitely not your best work?

ISFJ: you gotta stop calling me out like this

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Therapist: You mentioned you feel like you don't have enough time in a day to accomplish what you need to. I have a few ideas, but what do you think you can do to improve your time management?

ISFJ: Maybe if I cry while standing above my plants I can simultaneously water them as well as vent emotionally...?

Therapist, furiously scribbling notes: ...that,, -let's circle back to this in a moment

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ENFJ: Are you gonna be a part of the problem or the solution? I-- ISFJ, tired and completely out of fucks to give: Oh, the problem for sure ENFJ: ... Huh? You-- ISFJ: I have some ideas how I can make the problem even funnier than it already is, too

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ISFJ in a Nutshell

Will answer those 2am phone calls for help

Cares about their loved ones/friends more than they let on

Generally avoids conflict, but when they need to get their point across they do it as kindly as they can manage in the moment

Anger? It's kept bottled up but it is certainly there

Often needs to be reminded to put their needs before the needs of others

Can become curt/short with others when prodded/poked at for too long

Betrayal hurts deeply

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ISFJs and Change

In general, ISFJs value consistency and tradition in their life's structure. They take care to maintain their world and keep it tidy both in terms of physical appearance and schedule.

Change is not something ISFJs seek out regularly, especially large changes to their lives. Such is my current predicament...

At work I have given my all and have learned many lessons and acquired several valuable skills in automotive repair, but I have come to the realization that I do not see myself working in the industry for an extended period of time. It is simply too frustrating. I am good at what I do and I could go far, but I would not be happy in the long run. The people I work with are good and I will miss them, but the people I work for I will not miss; I go above and beyond to keep things running smoothly, but I am not rewarded for my efforts. This is partially my own fault for not drawing attention to that fact nearly as much as I should, but it is irrelevant given the decision I made to change career paths.

Making a career change is no small thing and it upsets a large portion of my routine and introduces many unknowns. I see this as a challenge to overcome and I have no doubts that I will do well for myself, but leaving the comfort and known parameters of my old path is not something I relish.

ISFJs have an unfortunate tendency to avoid change, often to their detriment, and tell themselves they can improve the situation eventually. It doesn't always work out well, though, and a lot of time and effort is wasted attempting to change what can not be changed. I have made this mistake many times and this next career step is my first major attempt to make a large change instead of coasting along with the lackluster hope of eventually bringing about change to make things bearable again in the name of preserving comfort in routine.

Here goes a new adventure. I have no doubts I have what it takes to excel in my new role, but the uncertainty of the unknown mutters cynically in the corner of my mind. Adapting takes effort.

If life was always easy, there would be no exceptional challenges or hard-won rewards. Calm seas never made a skillful sailor.

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ISFJ: The Grandparent Friend

Keeps candy/snacks handy when they remember

"Back in my day" *is younger than 30*

"You forgot a hair tie? I have one here somewhere..."

Gets tired at 3:30pm

Will ask you if you're okay, won't press you for details if you don't want to elaborate

Has a specific cozy spot in their home

Keeps their home warmer than most people

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ISTJ: Coworker ISFJ's secret is they don't give a fuck ISFJ: Oh, no no, quite the contrary... I give far too many fucks

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today's ADHD moment is staying up later than i have any business being awake because i suddenly have a strong interest in knowing what a song in swedish is about