My Dh is a Myers-Briggs type ISTJ. He fits the exact profile of a Tech worker. ISTJ is
ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the ISTJ. The secretary, clerk, or business(wo)man by whom others set their clocks is likely to be an ISTJ.
As do other Introverted Thinkers, ISTJs often give the initial impression of being aloof and perhaps somewhat cold. Effusive expression of emotional warmth is not something that ISTJs do without considerable energy loss.
ISTJs are most at home with "just the facts, Ma'am." They seem to perform at highest efficiency when employing a step-by-step approach. Once a new procedure has proven itself (i.e., has been shown "to work,") the ISTJ can be depended upon to carry it through, even at the expense of their own health.
In my interpretation as an ENFP ( search the TYpeLogic for your own type), an ISTJ is a stickler for details. An image in my mind is the pocket protecter AV kid from junior high. Sadly, DH is still that guy with a more Maxim look than Pocket protector.
His personality type is the one that most people would associate with Techie jobs...but then there is me. The ENFP, the social butterfly, the big picture and always out- of the box thinker. I'm a Geek girl just the same, but I do things a bit differently.
There are no piles organized neatly on my desk as I need freedom in every aspect of my work. I have no use for figures and data and prefer the human side of every issue and every issue has a human side.
I'm wondering if there is a personality type that is better suited for IT work or if they all add something great to a team. Of course, I believe the latter, but I had to throw it out there.
A BellaOnline Editor has just written a great article on Myers Briggs Types so stop by and read it and then take the exam for yourself.
Jeanette Steven's Article: Myers Briggs Personality Types
