Evenin' (morning actually) all

[CeeBee]

I never really believed in personality pidgeon-holing before, certainly not of myself. Then I filled in a few different versions of the M-B tests and they all came back INTP. And what was more scary was just how utterly, frighteningly, close to the http://typelogic.com/intp.html description I am. After a period of contemplation I accepted that this may be more than a co-incidence and investigated further, modifying my answers to determine just "how" INTP i was, whethe i would have come close to another type and whether I should consider it a good thing or a bad thing. I opted to take it as a good thing, especially seeing as I cant change it, I might as well make use of it. Unfortunately I then set about sending the tests to my friends in order to assess what they were in case it may advantage me at a later date. I got bored half way through, having concluded what I wanted to know but then was bombarded by irritating people (otherwise known as friends) wanting to know why I wanted them to fill out the test. "in order for me to work out how best to deal with you" seemed to silence a few, hopefully not permanently!

Anyway, theres my short story. I'm a 26 year old academic engineer, specialising in smart materials and vision-based robotics. I have little time for socialising with anyone other than my close circle of friends who have identical interests and are from the same engineering background, with the same choice of sports (not soccer or any form of team-based display of average performance hiding individual mediocrity or excellence). I have a million and one projects on the go (OK, 6 main ones) and none finished as I get bored once ive implemented the main parts. I enjoy teaching the undergrad students as they are capable of understanding what I discuss, I find those who don't understand me despite my clear examples and analogies intensely frustrating and would rather walk away. I am often stunted by my own fear of failure and lack of self belief, this is something I need to work on!

I hope that was a half interesting intro and didnt sound too "here it is, like it or lump it", but I would never have considered that if I hadnt looked at my personality type and seen I was emotionally inept!

 

[username]

You can usually guess what people are once you get more familiar with the descriptors. Even though I try to suppress my urge to be a label maniac.

and welcome

 

[CeeBee]

Thanks. This morning I realised that intro was a little long and self absorbed lol. I'm not too sure what I hope to gain from joining this forum but I felt compelled to somehow!

 

[Kahe86]

Welcome! Nice to meet you.

 

[Vrecknidj]

I enjoy teaching the undergrad students as they are capable of understanding what I discuss, I find those who don't understand me despite my clear examples and analogies intensely frustrating and would rather walk away. I am often stunted by my own fear of failure and lack of self belief, this is something I need to work on!

I have taught for a few colleges and universities since 1990. Most of the time I teach in a philosophy department, though I've taught English composition and a variety of math courses as well. In addition, I sometimes teach for a local high school (long-term sub positions) and provide one-on-one tutoring for students at that school. I assure you, the frustrations continue despite your experience. However, if you immerse yourself by remaining in the circumstances rather than leaving them, your skills will improve. The tendency of the INTP to hate practicing (which often feels like practice for its own sake) really needs to be overcome in cases like this, should we wish to improve. Perhaps, however, your career interests will lead you away from the classroom and into the research lab so you won't have to worry about it.

Dave

 

[lightspeed]

And what was more scary was just how utterly, frighteningly, close to the http://typelogic.com/intp.html description I am.

Same thing happened with me. Welcome!

 

[Wisp]

Welcome to the INTP world. I think you'll fit right in. =)

 

[loveofreason]

Hi CeeBee.

Something about this place compels self-revelation