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Post by cousinlou on Nov 16, 2021 10:31:38 GMT
I have the idea that a big part of my personality has been shaped by the specific work I have done in my life, and partially continue to do.
On the other hand, it's probable that the work I chose (in as far as there's an actual choice you actively make in those sort of things) followed being suitable for the one but not for the other type of job and that what I did with my life did not change my personality so much but rather amplified the rudiments.
There's also the off chance that your work has not played any role in your development too.
What do you think is valid for you?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2021 11:11:49 GMT
My personality detested work.
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Post by ~ / % ? * on Nov 16, 2021 13:01:51 GMT
I have the idea that a big part of my personality has been shaped by the specific work I have done in my life, and partially continue to do. On the other hand, it's probable that the work I chose (in as far as there's an actual choice you actively make in those sort of things) followed being suitable for the one but not for the other type of job and that what I did with my life did not change my personality so much but rather amplified the rudiments. There's also the off chance that your work has not played any role in your development too. What do you think is valid for you? Probably a bit of both, we are drawn to what we do because of certain traits, then what we do reinforces those traits. Which can be dangerous, as we can get into a shorthand for life and stay safe, thinking it is all we can can do because we are good at it, a self perpetuating loop. I believe we can capable of many things, and sometimes life has a rough way of showing us that.
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Post by souphound on Nov 16, 2021 14:25:18 GMT
Well, I've been in risk managenent for over 30 years. Fits me to a T. No question.
Yes, I'm definitely risk averse.
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Post by Reactionary Rage on Nov 16, 2021 14:38:09 GMT
I think you seek out work that suits your personality and if the two don't match that's when you have issues.
I am sceptical as to how work can shape your personality. To me it feels more like work curtails your personality in a way that is sometimes unhealthy and damaging.
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Post by tory on Nov 16, 2021 19:25:23 GMT
There is NO way a control freak or someone can be OCD and be a teacher. They'd die of a heart attack within about a year I suspect.
I realised that as soon as I entered teaching that it was the profession for me. The key is the natural inclination to do work, particularly at home.
Before that, I was very much a "I'll do as much as I need to and no more" when it came to work.
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Post by oh oooh on Nov 16, 2021 19:42:54 GMT
There is NO way a control freak or someone can be OCD and be a teacher. They'd die of a heart attack within about a year I suspect. I realised that as soon as I entered teaching that it was the profession for me. The key is the natural inclination to do work, particularly at home. And wanting to help people, getting satisfaction from seeing learning happen. I honestly think that of all professions, teaching requires the most skills. If you want to be good at the job you should be incredibly patient, approachable, organised, intelligent, creative, modest, conscientious - and you really must have a good sense of humour. I don't have half of those and I guess most teachers don't either. But you need to strive for them.
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Post by Sneelock on Nov 16, 2021 19:44:53 GMT
luckily, I have no personality. are you going to eat that?
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Post by cousinlou on Nov 17, 2021 10:01:23 GMT
I think you seek out work that suits your personality and if the two don't match that's when you have issues. I am sceptical as to how work can shape your personality. To me it feels more like work curtails your personality in a way that is sometimes unhealthy and damaging.
I believe that too but isn't that part of one's personality then to let that happen?
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Post by Reactionary Rage on Nov 17, 2021 10:20:13 GMT
I think you seek out work that suits your personality and if the two don't match that's when you have issues. I am sceptical as to how work can shape your personality. To me it feels more like work curtails your personality in a way that is sometimes unhealthy and damaging.
I believe that too but isn't that part of one's personality then to let that happen? It can be aye but then people naturally curtail and moderate in different circumstances because it's beneficial/appropriate to do so. What's that Japanese phrase...."the nail that stands out gets hammered down?". Some people lack the strength of character to be themselves of course but others find it easier be assume different roles in different situations and have that chameleon quality but having to supress ourselves, as a general rule, does harm to people, albeit to varying degrees based on the individuals personality and social skills. In life it's important to be true to yourself and I reckon people who express their personality as honestly as possible in most situations and who work in a job where they can do this find satisfaction that is denied to others.
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Post by oh oooh on Nov 17, 2021 10:30:49 GMT
I agree, but also I've heard it said that people who can adapt/compromise to fit the given situation get the most out of life. So...I dunno.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2021 10:46:36 GMT
There is NO way a control freak or someone can be OCD and be a teacher. They'd die of a heart attack within about a year I suspect. I realised that as soon as I entered teaching that it was the profession for me. The key is the natural inclination to do work, particularly at home. Before that, I was very much a "I'll do as much as I need to and no more" when it came to work. It's keeping that enthusiasm going though that gets tough, many teachers burn out after a time. The other thing is having a strong and supportive department. I must say I always found it easier and more enjoyable when I had control of my subject rather than working for others.
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Post by Reactionary Rage on Nov 17, 2021 11:19:14 GMT
I agree, but also I've heard it said that people who can adapt/compromise to fit the given situation get the most out of life. So...I dunno. They probably get on better in many careers but it's like a payoff isn't it? You compromise yourself to Get On. But then some people also don't have that much of a personality to compromise let's face it and some people find it easy to change and adapt based on the scenario which is a social skill in itself that benefits them. Personally I don't and for me having a degree of integrity is important (in a Holden Caulfield sorta way lol) I do think that on some level however this compromise does something to people because it removes a degree of agency and power from them.
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Post by tory on Nov 17, 2021 11:38:08 GMT
My wife has a "game face" - she puts it on when she meets certain clients, partly because her job is to promote their interests, but it does hint at the duality at play in how we approach work. I think we all have that, but as I've got older, I've realised (slowly) that those who can do that sort of thing do prosper - the ability essentially to detach oneself from the work in a particular way and to have it a separate thing.
I too have to put on one when I teach, because a) I have to be professional and b) I have to "present" in a certain way to the children I teach.
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Post by oh oooh on Nov 17, 2021 11:43:34 GMT
Except when they fart in class. Then you have to laugh
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