Job hunting
Why do all the jobs look for someone who’s: high spirited, a team player, energetic, positive, enthusiastic, outgoing, etc. To me that just says hyper with a maybe hint of irresponsibility. Why aren’t they looking for someone who’s: diligent, punctual, serious, independent, reliable, dedicated or thorough? Another thing I really hate are those online questionnaires you have to take for some applications. It seems like everything is against those of us that are shy or reserved. Sure I may not talk very much on the job, but you see that huge stack of stuff to stock? I’ll get that done faster than you can even think. Hell, I’ll probably do it in half the time as the cute bubbly sweet girl you have working with me.
I have no problem working with people or dealing with clients. I am a very polite person who can be outgoing and very charming when I need to be. But no one can expect me to be like that all of the time.
My personality is ITNJ. I am a diligent worker. I am also extremely introverted and very intelligent. I often come off as cold to people I don’t know, when in actuality my close friends and family say I am a nice and warm person. I get the short end of the stick for personality types; I am very smart but have a hard time with relationships, so I’m often the odd one out.
Why is it so hard for me to find work when I so want to work? 
I’ve made it a goal to apply to at least 3 places a day until someone finally contacts me back. It’s really hard when I know I can do the job, but I have a feeling I just won’t get it because someone who’s more extroverted will get it.
Oh, and my birthday’s coming up on May 1st! I’m going to be 23! 
I don’t have any plans, but birthdays were never really big with me. I’ll be happy with some cake and a nice dinner. I think I’ll be actually getting two cakes this year: one from my grandparents this weekend and one I buy for myself on my birthday. 
I’ve always wanted a surprise party but never had enough, or close enough, friends that would do it for me.
Apr 23 @ 1:09 am
Well if it is a more client based job then yes, those qualities are very important. But both sides are required, and a well-rounded person would display all qualities. I suppose they just want the vibe to enjoy the job rather than someone who’ll not talk to coworkers at all. A natural born leader should have all those qualtiies in the first place. Perhaps not to the extreme of the bubbly girl working with you but, all the same, they themselves are looking for someone they’ll get along with at work.
Oh the things I learn.
Apr 23 @ 7:02 am
That’s an interesting point, actually, although I’d never considered it before!
I’m not sure which side of the fence I’m on, probably both, but tending more towards the quiet, serious side, which is interesting, since I work with little kids and could, in the not too distant future, be teaching drama! o.O
Apr 25 @ 4:20 pm
I just learned about the myers-brigg in my psych class. I’m a INFJ, so basically the same introverted, quiet, independent person as you except I am always trying to help someone. I’m a counselor lol I think it’s really cool that our types account for only 1% of the population :] we’re special