As a Type 4 woman, you want to find the ideal profession that supports your precise, serene, and reflective nature.
Many women have had experiences of frustration and failure in their profession because it didn’t align with their true nature.
Because of this, I’ve been asked many times, “How do I choose the right job for my Type 4 nature?”
I really believe that you can be successful in any career. But you need the freedom to move through it true to your bold, structured natural movement.
Before you accept your next job offer or decide to stick with your current one, consider a few necessities specific to your Type 4 energy.
Bottom line is you like to be your own authority. You don’t like being “bossed” around or told what to do day-to-day. You have a gift of seeing the weakness first, so make sure your job allows you to offer your critique. Otherwise, you will naturally offer your opinions and your uninvited critique becomes unwanted criticism.
I recently asked our Dressing Your Truth Type 4 Expert, Kalista, to share about her job experiences and what made them supportive. Here’s what she had to say:
“Two things come to mind: When I was about 13 years old I volunteered at our city library. I loved learning the Dewy Decimal System, repairing books, and putting the books away. It was so systemized and methodical. And everyone has to be quiet in a library, and we Type 4s love our peace and quiet.
“Currently, I am working as a copywriter. I very much enjoy the process of researching a topic, organizing the content, and writing in the most informative yet concise manner possible. I love knowing that what I’m writing will improve the lives of those who read my writing. This is also a job that is done in a solitary setting and provides me with the quiet alone time that I appreciate so much.”
You want to show up as your bold and stunning Type 4 self every day, so look for a job that provides…
- The chance to create structure in what is important to you
- An opportunity for you to give feedback as you see fit
- The ability for you to work independently and be seen as an authority of your job
- Or start your own business, Type 4 style!
Tips for Type 4 entrepreneurs
You are good at working well on your own—an important gift for an entrepreneur. You also excel at fixing flawed systems, so taking over for a business that’s struggling may actually be a better fit than starting a business from scratch. Your challenge is delegation because you see the best way to do things. Decide on what must be perfect and give your support team more freedom to accomplish the other tasks in their own way.
Why a job may not be best for Type 4 energy
Too much interaction or movement can wear on you when you naturally thrive on solitude and quiet. It’s also a common belief that in order to succeed in today’s professional world, you have to have a push and fast-paced goals. Since that movement can be too intense for your still nature, it could potentially make you sick if you live from that energy too much of the time. That’s why it’s important to learn to trust your bold and balanced movement. You can be ambitious and committed in your Type 4 way.
Kalista shares, “The job that was not supportive was being a preschool teacher. I don’t know why I thought this would be a good job for me. I am a trained and certified Montessori Early Childhood teacher. I taught for several years. I enjoyed the first year okay, and I loved what I was learning about respecting and supporting a healthy childhood. As I got into it a few years, it began to be draining and overwhelming. Interacting, not only with the students but mostly with the parents and other teachers, was overstimulating. I felt like there was never any downtime to be quiet and still. I do love education, but think that I would have been better suited for something in administration. I’m grateful to have had the experience and for what I learned, but I see that it isn’t for me.”
When you know your gifts and strengths, you can optimize your natural traits and expressions to create an amazingly successful career where you can feel respected!
Be true to yourself in choosing jobs and careers that honor your true nature. You’ll be much more balanced in your day-to-day work experience as a result.
I want to hear your story in a comment. What was your favorite (or least favorite) job you’ve had, and what made it so?
