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> Sue Gallagher writes:
> The Meyers-Briggs, as well, isn't a good indicator. I'm an ENTP (well,
> I've done some work on that, so more close to EN?? at this point), and
> I've only heard of one other in tech writing -- we both do programmer
> manuals.
>
I too am an ENTP, and for a technical writer, that is an anomaly.
Why?
One of the major traits of an ENTP (which is true for me, at least) is
ENTP's love to start things, but hate to bother with the little fiddily
stuff it takes to complete a project.
Yes, I complete all of my projects on time, but that is only true at my job;
knowing I am an ENTP, I have to work extra hard at it.
Luckily for us ENTP's we are very adept at motivating others and getting
people to do stuff for us.
At home - another story: I have dozens of projects that are about 80% done.
Gosh, I always hope my wife will finish them for me, but she does not, sigh.
Regards,
Barry Kieffer
Senior Technical Writer
Tektronix, Inc.
* Phone: 503.627.4079
* Email: barry -dot- kieffer -at- tek -dot- com
