INTP cashier? + Minimum wage jobs suggestions?

[Index]

First post! Heya.

So basically, I got a job offer for a cashier position in a grocery store. My question is... can an INTP even survive as a cashier? I've read some horror stories about INTPs in Fe-oriented work settings where multitasking is key to keeping one's job. I'm really stressed out about this because I need a job, but this is bound to drain me -- been there, done that, and I know my limits.

So is there hope? Are there any tricks I can implement to survive in this job for a few months at least?
If not, what kind of minimum wage jobs would you recommend for a young INTP?

I'm open to any suggestions that do not require Fe-oriented skills. I enjoy physical labor, as long as it's not heavy.

 

[Architect]

Working a bookstore was a low key job that I could do without too much trouble. Unfortunately bookstores are disappearing. Cashiering would be tough but as long as it's temporary and you're going places ...

 

[Minuend]

If teenagers can survive and escape war infested countries, then I think you will manage a few months as a cashier

Having a crappy job at one point in life is a source of growth and makes you a bit more appreciate of good co-workers and jobs.

Not saying you aren't or anything, just giving some positive perspectives.

Most effective method of coping with other people silliries is kinda taking it humorously. Learn to see the humour in people's puzzling behaviour. Realize that it's not personal, it's who they are. Be patient, getting annoyed only makes your interaction with them worse. Sometimes, angry people will even turn over and laugh at themselves for being unreasonable.

You should at least give the job a try.

 

[Affinity]

I think most jobs are pretty fun for a little while. I'd say take it for what it's worth and don't look to deep into it. If worse comes to worse, find another job.

 

[Tony3d]

I am an INTP, and back in the days when I was a cashier during high school and college, I not only didn't have any problems at it, but I was the best damn cashiers in the place.

If you are extreamly anti-social, just realize that being so is illogical to your goal of making money and get over it. No matter how introverted an INTP is, logic should always come first.

I don't think you will be using your Fe one bit being a cashier.

 

[Solitaire U.]

First post! Heya.

So basically, I got a job offer for a cashier position in a grocery store. My question is... can an INTP even survive as a cashier? I've read some horror stories about INTPs in Fe-oriented work settings where multitasking is key to keeping one's job. I'm really stressed out about this because I need a job, but this is bound to drain me -- been there, done that, and I know my limits.

So is there hope? Are there any tricks I can implement to survive in this job for a few months at least?
If not, what kind of minimum wage jobs would you recommend for a young INTP?

I'm open to any suggestions that do not require Fe-oriented skills. I enjoy physical labor, as long as it's not heavy.

Since when did cash-registering in a supermarket become a 'fe-oriented' job (whatever that is)? Cashiering is not a difficult job. In fact, it's probably more well-suited to anti-social personalities (which is not to say that INTPness is an anti-social personality, but I won't try to change your mind on that) than you think. In a supermarket, all you are is a machine...an extension of your cash register. It's not like you're selling cars...hell, you're not selling anything at all. Just add up the items the customers bring to you, take their money, toss in the requisite automated "Hello" *fake smile* "Have a nice day." and you're done. Totally unrewarding IMAO, but rewards only come after the bills are paid.

There are situations where practical considerations must override Jungian philosophy. Earning a living is the most paramount of those considerations. Maybe I'm coming off a little strong, but your OP reads as if you're grappling with 'INTP' as a disability. Suggestion: consider your MBTI awareness as a means to grow out of your box, not remain trapped within it.

 

[INeedToPee]

in interacting with people, you're going to be using Fe for sure but it's not like you have to come off as an Fe-dom or anything like that. Being friendly isn't a requirement for a job like that. I think the bigger problem you will face is boredom. your Ne will probably hate the stagnant nature of the job. I say do it for now just to get that money (just keep that money on your mind) but keep your options open, keep looking for new jobs. when something interesting comes up in job listings or whatever, pursue it. at the very least, have this job as a fallback.

I've read some horror stories about INTPs in Fe-oriented work settings where multitasking is key to keeping one's job.

i would think the multitasking would be the best part. find new ways to do things efficiently, hone your Ti+Ne. personally, thats what makes a boring job more fun for me. finding new methods of doing things

 

[Index]

Since when did cash-registering in a supermarket become a 'fe-oriented' job (whatever that is)? Cashiering is not a difficult job. In fact, it's probably more well-suited to anti-social personalities (which is not to say that INTPness is an anti-social personality, but I won't try to change your mind on that) than you think. In a supermarket, all you are is a machine...an extension of your cash register. It's not like you're selling cars...hell, you're not selling anything at all. Just add up the items the customers bring to you, take their money, toss in the requisite automated "Hello" *fake smile* "Have a nice day." and you're done. Totally unrewarding IMAO, but rewards only come after the bills are paid.

There are situations where practical considerations must override Jungian philosophy. Earning a living is the most paramount of those considerations. Maybe I'm coming off a little strong, but your OP reads as if you're grappling with 'INTP' as a disability. Suggestion: consider your MBTI awareness as a means to grow out of your box, not remain trapped within it.

Cashiering is Fe-oriented for me personally. Inferior Fe IS exactly "Hello" *fake smile* "Have a good day". I guess I should've made it clear that I'm going through a really intense period in my personal life, so I think it's fair that I'm concerned about feeling drained. INTP is not a disability at all -- my point was that I'm 19 years old, and my inferior Fe has been messing with my head more and more frequently. Instead of "coming off a little strong" and assuming things based on your subjective reading of my post, I'd appreciate if you could enlighten me about how I can utilize my Fe in a positive manner. That would help me, and people like me, immensely.

 

[Index]

Thanks for all the responses guys! To clarify, I'm definitely taking the job. My questions were more to get outside perspectives from other folks who might have more experience in minimum wage jobs than I do.

 

[EditorOne]

If I were a young fellow just starting out, I'd forget about a job (Just Over Broke, always subject to someone else's authority, and constantly worrying about job security) and start a business.

Any business.

In fact, I'm not a young fellow, but that's what I'm doing anyway.

 

[pjoa09]

If I were a young fellow just starting out, I'd forget about a job (Just Over Broke, always subject to someone else's authority, and constantly worrying about job security) and start a business.

Any business.

In fact, I'm not a young fellow, but that's what I'm doing anyway.

Excuse the pessimism but don't you wind up worrying about financial security with a business?

Obviously, any business needs quite a bit of loan. Steve Jobs once said that the difference between failed businesses and successful businesses is that the successful ones had enough passion to persevere. Well it was something in that context.


side note:
I wish stocks weren't rigged, being comfortable with analysis could have been our weapon.


P.S:
Yes, I know, businesses are very much like universities as they are today. But I think we can skip that topic for now.

 

[ProxyAmenRa]

Working as a cashier isn't a bad gig.

 

[EditorOne]

"Obviously, any business needs quite a bit of loan"

No, depends on what you're doing. I'm envisioning a professional or artisan or odd niche. What I'm doing right now is "odd niche," and I didn't start it. However, the fellow that did back in 1993 required no capital, no office, nothing, except a license for the obscure but interesting profession of public adjuster and an idea for how to bring that particular professional service to regular people rather than huge businesses.

It is admittedly not for everyone and requires some very Non-INTP moments. However, I've learned how to function at least superficially as "non," and I am still learning. Good to remember we're good at learning, even stuff like that.

(Sometimes I feel like I'm saying "I've learned how to walk without legs." )

 

[INeedToPee]

If I were a young fellow just starting out, I'd forget about a job (Just Over Broke, always subject to someone else's authority, and constantly worrying about job security) and start a business.

Any business.

In fact, I'm not a young fellow, but that's what I'm doing anyway.

i wouldn't say "forget about a job", but i agree. Starting a business of some sort can be a good idea. for the OP: in high school, me and my friends printed and sold our own tee shirts. things were okay but we ended the business after some disagreements and difficulities. there was definitely a chance for success, though.

another business i had in high school was selling weed brownies. i didn't know a lot of people so i had friends who sold for me. but that's illegal so don't do it a more legal alternative would be regular brownies. there were plenty of people in my school who sold regular brownies and made a huge profit off of them. it was $1 a brownie and a $3 box of brownies made 12. if your school is big enough, you can make a good amount of money on the side.

whatever you do, make sure you have a good plan before jumping in. but im sure you dont need me to tell you that