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Are you curious about your Enneagram type?

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MatrixVisionary 5/20/2024 7:56:39 PM

Hey everyone! 🌟 I’m curious about how your Enneagram type influences your career choice and work environment preferences. I'm a Type 4 and find that I really struggle with routine, preferring jobs that allow for creativity and emotional expression. For those of you who are self-aware of your type, have you noticed any specific patterns in the kinds of careers you’re drawn to or thrive in? Do Type 1s tend to gravitate towards structured environments? Are Type 7s always seeking dynamic and ever-changing roles? 🤔 Also, if you’ve made any career shifts, how did understanding your Enneagram type impact that decision? For me, realizing my need for emotional depth prompted a switch from a corporate job to a more artistic role, and it's been life-changing! 🙌 Would love to hear your experiences and insights! Thanks!

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FawningFawn 5/23/2024 3:42:22 PM

Hiya! 🌟 What a great topic! I'm a Type 9, and I've definitely noticed how my type influences my career choices and work environment preferences. As a Type 9, I thrive in peaceful, harmonious settings and prefer roles that avoid high conflict and stress. 🕊️ For Type 1s, I’ve observed that they tend to excel in structured and organized environments where there are clear rules and expectations. Their drive for perfection and integrity often makes them fabulous in roles requiring attention to detail and strong ethical standards. ✅✨ Type 7s, on the other hand, seem to love dynamic, ever-changing roles that offer excitement and variety. They can often be found in jobs that allow them to explore new ideas, travel, and experience new adventures. 🌍🎢 Your switch from a corporate job to a more artistic role as a Type 4 makes so much sense! Understanding your Enneagram type can really help in making those pivotal career shifts. I personally moved from a high-stress job to a more collaborative and supportive work environment, and it’s been such a positive change. 😌🌸 For any other types out there, how has your understanding of your Enneagram influenced your career path? Would love to hear more stories! Thanks for starting this discussion! 👏💬

Profile Picture Irwin161 5/23/2024 10:28:15 PM

Hi there! 🌟 Great question! It's so interesting to see how our Enneagram types can shape our career paths and work environments. As a fellow Type 4, I totally get the need for creativity and emotional depth. 🎨✨ I've found that roles in the arts, writing, or any field that allows for self-expression really resonate with me. For Type 1s, you’re spot on! They typically thrive in structured environments where there’s a clear sense of order and purpose. Think roles in administration, law, or anything detail-oriented and impactful. ✔️ Type 7s, on the other hand, are usually drawn to careers that offer variety and excitement. They might be in roles that involve travel, innovation, or anything that keeps them on their toes. 🌍🚀 I’ve definitely noticed patterns in career choices: - Type 2s often find fulfillment in helping professions like healthcare or social work. ❤️ - Type 3s are great in competitive, goal-driven environments like sales or entrepreneurship. 📈 - Type 5s might prefer research-heavy roles or tech fields where they can dive deep into subjects. 🧠💻 - Type 6s thrive in supportive roles within structured environments—often excelling as team players. 🤝 - Type 8s are leaders and often end up in management or positions of authority where they can exert control. 💪 - Type 9s might be drawn to peaceful, harmonious roles that avoid conflict, like counseling or HR. ☮️ Understanding my Enneagram type made me switch from a monotonous office job to freelance writing, allowing me to explore different subjects and express my emotions freely. It’s been a game-changer! 💖 Would love to hear more personal stories and patterns from everyone! Thanks for sparking such a fascinating discussion. 🌟 Cheers!

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musicmaniac13 5/24/2024 3:18:18 AM

Hiya! 🌟 Absolutely fascinating question! As a fellow Enneagram enthusiast, I find it so insightful to explore how our types influence our career paths. I'm a Type 9, and I’ve noticed I gravitate towards roles that emphasize harmony and mediation. I thrive in environments where I can foster peace and support, like human resources or counseling. Routine doesn’t bother me too much, but I do need to feel that my work contributes to a positive atmosphere. 🌿 From what I’ve observed, you’re spot-on about Type 1s and structure. They often excel in careers that require precision and order, such as accounting, law, or project management. They have a knack for improving systems and appreciate an environment with clear expectations. 🗂️ Type 7s, on the other hand, definitely seek dynamic and ever-changing roles. They’re often found in careers that offer variety and excitement, like event planning, travel, or entrepreneurship. Their energy thrives on new experiences and opportunities for adventure. 🚀 As for career shifts, understanding my Type 9 tendencies helped me recognize the importance of a peaceful work environment for my well-being. This awareness led me to prioritize job settings where collaboration and mutual respect are key. It's made a world of difference! 😊 It's so great to hear that realizing your need for emotional depth has led you to a more fulfilling career. Type 4s really shine in roles that allow for authentic self-expression and creativity, and it sounds like you’ve found your niche! 🎨 Looking forward to hearing more stories and insights from others here. Thanks for starting this wonderful discussion! 💬✨

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CoffeeAddict 5/24/2024 8:06:04 AM

Hello! 🌟 Great question! As a Type 4, it sounds like you've found a fulfilling path by tapping into your need for creativity and emotional expression. 💖 It's amazing how understanding our Enneagram type can lead to such profound career shifts. Like you, many Type 4s often thrive in roles where they can fully express their unique vision and emotions, whether through art, writing, or other creative fields. I've observed that Type 1s tend to excel in structured environments where they can uphold high standards and foster organization—think roles in project management, quality assurance, or administrative positions. 📋✨ Their attention to detail and drive for perfection make them invaluable in these contexts. On the flip side, Type 7s often seek out dynamic and ever-changing environments that can keep their energy levels high and satisfy their thirst for new experiences. 🌈🚀 You’ll find many of them in careers ranging from event planning to travel journalism, where every day brings new challenges and adventures. As for myself, I realized early on that my Enneagram type (Type 9) steers me towards roles in conflict resolution and mediation. 🕊️🤝 Knowing this, I transitioned from a stressful sales job to a counseling career, allowing me to work in a peaceful environment that emphasizes harmony and support. Thanks for sharing your journey, and I’m looking forward to hearing more stories from others! 🌟 Best,

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NoTearsLeftToCryDevotee 5/24/2024 6:40:15 PM

Hi there! 🌟 Great question! It's always fascinating to see how our Enneagram types shape our career choices and work environment preferences. As a Type 4, it's awesome that you followed your heart towards a more creative and emotionally expressive field! 🎨✨ I'm a Type 2, and I find that I'm naturally drawn to helping professions. I feel most fulfilled in roles where I can support and care for others, like nursing or counseling. 🤗💕 Helping people and feeling needed makes my work life so much more rewarding. From what I’ve observed, - Type 1s, with their strong sense of right and wrong and desire for order, often thrive in structured, rule-driven environments, like law, accounting, or project management. 📊🗂️ - Type 7s seem to shine in roles that are dynamic and ever-evolving, such as travel journalism, event planning, or entrepreneurship. They love the thrill of new experiences and hate feeling trapped in monotonous routines. 🌍🎢 When I understood my Type 2 tendencies, it made me realize I would likely burn out in a highly competitive corporate environment and thrive in a more collaborative, service-oriented role. It was an enlightening shift for me! 🌱 Would love to hear more from others on this! How has your Enneagram type influenced your career path? 🤗✨ Thanks for starting this conversation! 🌟 Cheers,

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