Thinking of MIS degree

**karenk** · 05-15-2008, 07:12 PM

Supposedly INFJs can be suited to the same occupations as INTJs since we share introverted intuition. I have no great interest in any field other than ones that would not pay enough to live. So I was thinking of a MIS degree because when I go to work I always hope they will put me on some computer task and let me work alone for the day. Anyone opinions/experiences?

**knock7** · 05-16-2008, 06:06 AM

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	Supposedly INFJs can be suited to the same occupations as INTJs since we share introverted intuition. I have no great interest in any field other than ones that would not pay enough to live. So I was thinking of a MIS degree because when I go to work I always hope they will put me on some computer task and let me work alone for the day. Anyone opinions/experiences?

I would say that F types are not well suited to IT. My mother is an INFP and she had trouble with the perceived insensitivity and pragmatism of IT people. It wasn't until she moved into marketing and sales that she started to really enjoy the field. However, you could have a different experience. I would suggest a part time help desk job to see if it works for you.

**karenk** · 05-16-2008, 03:26 PM

	Originally Posted by knock7 To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	I would say that F types are not well suited to IT. My mother is an INFP and she had trouble with the perceived insensitivity and pragmatism of IT people. It wasn't until she moved into marketing and sales that she started to really enjoy the field. However, you could have a different experience. I would suggest a part time help desk job to see if it works for you.

Interesting, but the insensitivity and pragmatism is exactly what I'm looking for. I don't like to deal with people's emotions at work. I already know I wouldn't like a help desk job though because it's along the lines of customer service.

**knock7** · 05-16-2008, 06:35 PM

	Originally Posted by karenk To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Interesting, but the insensitivity and pragmatism is exactly what I'm looking for. I don't like to deal with people's emotions at work. I already know I wouldn't like a help desk job though because it's along the lines of customer service.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but most people in IT start at the bottom, so you are probably going to have to start there. I started on a help desk and it was a valuable experience for me. I understand how call centers work and how to get what you need out of them, because of it.

**Monte314** · 05-16-2008, 07:13 PM

While MIS work does allow you to spend a good deal of time on your own, you will still find yourself having to deal with people every day, often under difficult circumstances. This is because lots of MIS work is about solving people's high-priority, time-critical problems.

If you get into the software/system testing side of IT, you'll be dealing with picky engineers quite a bit. They can be a tough crowd to hang with.

If you are working in maintenance, you'll usually have some impatient user breathing down your neck because they can't do any work until you get their system back online... again, not a happy place.

Working IT customer service will have you on the phone or online mostly with two kinds of people: know-it-alls that really aren't, who want to argue about why your advice is wrong, OR, the village idiot who thinks the CD tray is a cupholder.

No, I don't see MIS as a good place to avoid interaction with people.

**Mogura** · 05-17-2008, 09:10 PM

Monte314 hit the nail on the head there wth reagards to MIS jobs.

Rather than choosing a career based on its potential in avoiding having to deal with people, you may want to explore ways in which you can enhance your people skills. If you are in college, you are in a great place to do so. Consider joining a social club which would give you exposure to interacting with many types of people. Doing so would certainly pay off in the long run. You will have to deal with people at some point, better to iron out those kinks earlier rather than later...

05-15-2008, 07:12 PM	#1
karenk Member [05%] MBTI: INFJ Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 234	Supposedly INFJs can be suited to the same occupations as INTJs since we share introverted intuition. I have no great interest in any field other than ones that would not pay enough to live. So I was thinking of a MIS degree because when I go to work I always hope they will put me on some computer task and let me work alone for the day. Anyone opinions/experiences?
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05-16-2008, 07:13 PM	#5
Monte314 Core Member [408%] MBTI: INTJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 16,356	While MIS work does allow you to spend a good deal of time on your own, you will still find yourself having to deal with people every day, often under difficult circumstances. This is because lots of MIS work is about solving people's high-priority, time-critical problems. If you get into the software/system testing side of IT, you'll be dealing with picky engineers quite a bit. They can be a tough crowd to hang with. If you are working in maintenance, you'll usually have some impatient user breathing down your neck because they can't do any work until you get their system back online... again, not a happy place. Working IT customer service will have you on the phone or online mostly with two kinds of people: know-it-alls that really aren't, who want to argue about why your advice is wrong, OR, the village idiot who thinks the CD tray is a cupholder. No, I don't see MIS as a good place to avoid interaction with people.
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05-17-2008, 09:10 PM	#6
Mogura Core Member [175%] MBTI: INFJ Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7,032	Monte314 hit the nail on the head there wth reagards to MIS jobs. Rather than choosing a career based on its potential in avoiding having to deal with people, you may want to explore ways in which you can enhance your people skills. If you are in college, you are in a great place to do so. Consider joining a social club which would give you exposure to interacting with many types of people. Doing so would certainly pay off in the long run. You will have to deal with people at some point, better to iron out those kinks earlier rather than later...
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