ISFJ
ISFJs are private, faithful, sensible and sensitive. Shy, modest and
unassuming, this type needs to support and minister to others in order to feel useful.
Others count on the ISFJ's steadfast caring and help--so much so that they may become
irresponsibly dependent on this type's support. Martyrdom is often an occupational hazard
for self-sacrificing ISFJs, who may have to struggle with inner doubts and fears before
expressing their personal needs and desires. Work is life to these conservative souls, who
put in long hours at the workplace, as well as at home. ISFJs volunteer their help
generously, often behind-the-scenes. Innovation, change and uncertainty are unnerving to
these folks. They prefer a stable, organized, well regulated, scheduled life, even if
someone else is to control what will happen and when. The deeply compassionate ISFJ
gravitates toward traditional helping occupations: human services, the ministry,
homemaking, teaching and clerical work. They are happy handling details and routine,
especially if there is a human element in the work they do.