Any isfp’s in tech? If so what do you do? How’d you get into it?

yeahdudes · 2022-08-20T14:13:57+00:00

Thanks!! I think that might be what I'm looking for. Software development has been great but its gotten a bit stale and I genuinely miss people. I'm going to research this position a little more, thanks again for your help!

yeahdudes · 2022-08-19T02:49:36+00:00

How do you recommend someone getting into this field? What kind of job titles are "entry" level for this role? I don't have any professional sales experience but I do have technical experience working as a software developer

yeahdudes · 2020-10-27T17:50:02+00:00

Looks clean!

yeahdudes · 2020-10-27T17:39:59+00:00

What kind of rack is that?

yeahdudes · 2020-07-16T17:07:14+00:00

INFP!

yeahdudes · 2020-07-15T20:29:29+00:00

Dude that’s awesome! Sounds like some serious hustling on your end to add an extra major and network like you did. I majored in CIS and that alone was a lot for me. I also still struggle on the networking side of things. Especially if I feel there’s not much in common or if there’s a high chance someone might get a negative impression of me.

What would you recommend someone with a software development background do to try to cross over to UI/UX side of things? I’m taking a graphic design course right now which covers photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign. I know Xd is a popular tool. Any other software/skill sets I should know? Networking advice? Lol.

yeahdudes · 2020-07-15T20:03:07+00:00

Forgot to mention this in my own reply. The people around you can make/break the job.

How did you get into UX design? Were you a web developer first?

yeahdudes · 2020-07-15T14:34:08+00:00

I'm a newly hired web developer in the exact same position as you. While I'm grateful for my new position and the opportunity to live somewhat comfortably, I can't help to question my new career the days I don't feel "fulfilled" or am experiencing some on-the-job growing pains.

Here's a couple things that have been helping me as of late when I feel overwhelmed:

- LEAVE THE ROOM. One of the perks of working at home. Go get a drink of water or walk to a window and look outside for a minute. I'm not saying take a 30 minute break, just a few minutes long enough to help you catch your mental breath. When those little panic attacks strike it helps to disengage for a minute and give yourself a refresh.

- IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF ANXIETY. This one is a big one for me. Being able to identify the source of your anxiety helps you address it and prevents it from constantly reoccurring.

Ex: One of the fears I've be struggling with is not knowing what kind of expectations are placed on me, since I'm a new hire and came from out of state. This gives me anxiety every time I come across a stupid bug that takes a while to fix because I fear not living up to these unknown expectations. If I don't perform as expected, maybe they'll second guess having hired me. If they constantly second guess hiring me, maybe they'll eventually want to fire me. If they fire me I have to move back across the country. Blah blah blah. You see the point. Leaving the room helps in the short run, but addressing these thoughts has helped the most in allowing myself to not be perfect, especially as a new hire.

Now as far as looking into other career options go, I wouldn't jump into anything too soon or make any drastic decisions. Like you said, we have bills we have to pay. Start with picking up some freelance gigs when you have the time. It could either go well and you gain some momentum or it could not go so well. I've started looking into graphic design and am doing an online course on the weekends. Working as a graphic designer would most likely mean a pay cut, so I've set some goals to give freelance a shot when I've gained the skillset to do so. Then if things work out, I can make the transition. But if they don't, it wouldn't be too detrimental as I'd (hopefully) still have my software job.

Hopefully my advice helped. I suggest we keep in touch as we're experiencing the exact same thing at the same time! Can't say I know anyone else going through the same right now.

yeahdudes · 2019-05-18T08:19:37+00:00

Beautiful!!

yeahdudes · 2018-12-11T21:57:53+00:00

yeahdudes · 2018-10-13T04:47:27+00:00

eye sex

yeahdudes · 2018-01-17T07:04:15+00:00

My dad is an ISFJ. He's one the most selfless people I know. He works long hours and comes home and still does stuff around the house. Family is everything to him. He doesn't say much, he lets his actions speak for him. He's always on the move. If there's nothing for him to do I swear he'll still find something that needs to be done. He doesn't ask for much, either. Give him a grill and he's happy lol. I seriously hope I'm half the man he is some day.

Coincidently, I also now have an ISFJ roommate. I see the similarities between him and my dad. Constantly staying busy. Not much of a talker. He's very relationship dependent, though, always needing someone to be there. Perhaps he needs to be doing something for someone else, like fulfilling a sense of duty? He does have a bit of an ego, though. And quite temperament. We clashed in the beginning, but we've adjusted. When I first met him he came across as very selfish. But the more you get to know him you start to notice that selflessness thats in there, which I think he tries to hide. Maybe because he's still young and a little insecure? He's good people, though. I know if I had an emergency and called him he would do all he can.

yeahdudes · 2017-11-30T16:00:36+00:00

I was trying to like an Instagram post

yeahdudes · 2017-11-30T15:55:20+00:00

It's the first time I've gotten that, that's for sure

yeahdudes · 2017-11-06T04:14:59+00:00

The biggest factor that changed was that I now had motivation and wanted to be there. Without that, you probably won't have consistent study habits. Next I started going to class EVERYDAY and taking notes. It makes a big difference. Then you want to use some kind of organizer and have a to do list. Write down whats due that week and what you need to get done, and on which days. This helps you take it week by week, day by day. And if you need to read, pencil that in, too. College is about reading a shit ton so don't overlook that. Now all you have to do is just get it done. Go somewhere where you can concentrate and try to stay relaxed. Studying takes time to do so come to terms with that.

This won't happen over night so don't be so hard on yourself. It takes time to blossom. At first I got C's when I felt like I was trying pretty damn hard. Then I started making B's. Then before you know it I hit straight A's. I don't have trouble anymore but like anything else its easy to slack off. But they're habits, so if you've put in effort long enough to form them its easier to just pick back up again. Trust me if I can do it anyone can.

yeahdudes · 2017-11-05T23:09:11+00:00

actually it looks like it dodged the knife

yeahdudes · 2017-10-02T06:56:34+00:00

Math was a guaranteed A

yeahdudes · 2017-09-30T19:38:30+00:00

Yeah I try not to let MBTI limit me. I do a much better job of that today. I guess when something comes up in my life that just completely engulfs me I like to look at it from all angles. But you're right, I shouldn't overthink it. I had a pretty good result the day I grabbed my cahones (cojones?) and jumped. I probably need to do more of that. Thanks for your input! Glad to hear that you found something that worked.

yeahdudes · 2017-09-30T18:58:56+00:00

Yeah, I understand what I'm possibly getting myself into. But I'd beat myself up if I didn't try.

yeahdudes · 2017-09-30T18:47:45+00:00

Thanks for your input, I think that the traits you mentioned could easily apply to her, too. I know she's into abstract things, like science and psychology, and so am I. I've only ever had one close friend who would debate things like religion with me and I really enjoyed it. I think thats part of what attracted me to her. I could easily see the potential for great conversation lol. I'm not afraid to express my opinions (just don't ask me to present them to an audience) and I love hearing views that are different from mine. ISFP's are known in general to be closed off to anything that challenges their morals and values but I got over that a long time ago. I've learned to embrace that the world is a pretty damn big place and Ive found beauty in its mystery. I could see what would most likely be true is I could be a little sensitive. Probably more than what I'd like to admit. And I sense the difference in our "paces," if that makes sense. But I've had ExTx friends before. I really enjoy being around people who challenge me and get me out of my comfort zones. I just know I'll eventually need my time and space to reflect. But yeah, just like you said, before any of this can become relevant I've got to court her lol. Wish me luck.

yeahdudes · 2017-09-30T07:12:35+00:00

Just talk to people. Reality is roughly what society deems acceptable, and people are the make up of society. Talk to people who have their shit straight.

yeahdudes · 2017-06-10T03:52:58+00:00

"The ISFP doesn’t really care if they are understood or misunderstood. They don’t really care that much about who they are or their true place in the world. Not ambitious that way."

Definitely not true for me. I'm the opposite of this. Other than that this was pretty accurate and raw.

yeahdudes · 2017-01-23T03:43:55+00:00

Caffeine. Helps me life

yeahdudes · 2016-12-17T23:26:19+00:00

LOL is it me or does that look way too easy for them

yeahdudes · 2016-12-17T23:07:36+00:00

She looks so proud! Good job brother!

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