chduryea
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I'm curious if there are any members out in the INTP universe who have successfully navigated a career change from a "non-INTP-friendly" position to one that has provided more satisfaction.
I am coming out of 15 years in public education as a high school English teacher. I got into the field as a second career after deciding I could not stand healthcare finance. I loved writing and literature and 15 years ago I thought that would be enough to keep me engaged in the job. But the job is no longer what it was (too much administrative and political BS), and I have decided to walk away. It was only after I started teaching that I took the MB and realized teaching at the secondary level was WAY down the list of preferred occupations for INTPs.
I still love literature and writing. I'm a solid writer working on draft 2 of a novel (although do not delude myself with the expectation I'll make a living off it). I have solid communication skills and a decade of half of content knowledge from my former job.
Anyone out there who has made the big leap later in life?
PS: I understand that teaching at the university level is more INTP friendly. I have done this and really enjoy it. The problem there is that almost all post secondary jobs are adjunct slots that do not pay anything close to a living wage.
I am coming out of 15 years in public education as a high school English teacher. I got into the field as a second career after deciding I could not stand healthcare finance. I loved writing and literature and 15 years ago I thought that would be enough to keep me engaged in the job. But the job is no longer what it was (too much administrative and political BS), and I have decided to walk away. It was only after I started teaching that I took the MB and realized teaching at the secondary level was WAY down the list of preferred occupations for INTPs.
I still love literature and writing. I'm a solid writer working on draft 2 of a novel (although do not delude myself with the expectation I'll make a living off it). I have solid communication skills and a decade of half of content knowledge from my former job.
Anyone out there who has made the big leap later in life?
PS: I understand that teaching at the university level is more INTP friendly. I have done this and really enjoy it. The problem there is that almost all post secondary jobs are adjunct slots that do not pay anything close to a living wage.