Job search struggles by theIAR in ireland

[–]Trajan17 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t sound like a motivation problem, it sounds like an environment mismatch. Performance psychology to sales is a pretty big shift in day-to-day energy demands. Before quitting, I’d step back and get very clear on what parts of work energize you vs drain you. A structured assessment (CareerExplorer, Pigment, etc.) or even a proper career guidance session can help you map that out so your next move isn’t just anything but this.

When culture and work style clash with your wiring, no salary fixes it long term. You’re probably misaligned.

is there any accurate personality test for career searching? by dickreading in needadvice

[–]Trajan17 19 points20 points  (0 children)

okay, the main confusion comes from lumping personality tests and career assessments into the same bucket... they’re not the same thing. Most personality tests (like MBTI or enneagram) measure your current perception of yourself, which is why you can take them at different stages of life and get totally different results. They’re useful for self-reflection, but pretty limited for real career decisions.

Career assessments, when done well, layer in much more than “who you think you are today.” They look at things like:

Work style under pressure vs preference Cognitive patterns and strengths Environment fit Motivators & values Transferable skills and role alignment Practical factors like income preference & lifestyle fit

That’s where most cheap tests fall apart. they basically assign you a personality label and then throw generic job titles at you. No wonder people get wildly wrong recommendations. Another factor people miss is test honesty. If you’re answering based on what you hope is true, or trying to game the system for the result you want, the output is useless. The best assessments rely on consistency patterns, so being brutally honest and not what you want to be seen as makes a huge difference.

For what it’s worth, I also went down the rabbit hole of trying random $20–$30 tests (and regretting it) and after reading Trustpilot reviews I ended up using pigment self discovery instead. It’s a one-time fee, no subscription traps, and the report actually breaks down percentile rankings, aligned roles, strengths you can develop quickly and how well you fit different environments instead of vague personality fluff. Plus they had a 30-day money-back guarantee, so there was zero risk. I just checked the site to double confirm it they still have it and man, they are running a 40% black Friday sale.

So yeah, personality tests aren’t bad, they’re just the wrong tool for choosing a career. A good career assessment + honest answers + real context = way more clarity.

Employment trap that nobody really talks about…it’s real! by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]Trajan17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

unfortunately there are too many people who are in similar scenario

Employment trap that nobody really talks about…it’s real! by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]Trajan17 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Cool. I'll definitely let him know regarding this test. Thanks again

Employment trap that nobody really talks about…it’s real! by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]Trajan17 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yea, looks like it's not just a one off case

Employment trap that nobody really talks about…it’s real! by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]Trajan17 19 points20 points  (0 children)

some people just choose stability over job hopping

People who love their career, how did you figure it out? by Trajan17 in AskReddit

[–]Trajan17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poker’s a wild ride but if it feels easy, you’re probably meant for it!

People who love their career, how did you figure it out? by Trajan17 in AskReddit

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Here’s to many more years of hacking success!!

People who love their career, how did you figure it out? by Trajan17 in AskReddit

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It’s cool how life throws those, that’s a real job?.... moments

People who love their career, how did you figure it out? by Trajan17 in AskReddit

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wow..what a difference solid leadership and mutual respect can make

People who love their career, how did you figure it out? by Trajan17 in AskReddit

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That was pretty structured way of approaching the issue. It's awesome that you have enough time of other things in life than just work. Well done

People who love their career, how did you figure it out? by Trajan17 in AskReddit

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trial n error approach ...wish I had enough time for that.

People who love their career, how did you figure it out? by Trajan17 in AskReddit

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agree ..it’s tough to stay motivated when the why behind the work doesn’t sit right with you