As a teacher, type 2’s can make a huge impact to the lives of their students and will have meaningful and trusting interactions. Many type 2’s also lean towards being teachers. Such careers include nursing, a doctor, personal trainer, social worker, religious leader or non-profit work. As type 2’s love to make people happy and enjoy working closely with others, they are likely to thrive in roles where they bring joy to others. Type 2’s are often desperate for approval from others and therefore must be in roles where they feel appreciated by their colleagues and their seniors. Therefore, their career should be sociable and one that has a direct impact on others. Type 2’s are energized by being around others and being asked for help. In general, any career with meaningful face to face connections is likely to be suitable for a type 2. Type 2’s are supportive and encouraging of others around them which, again, makes them an excellent team player. They are often persistent and dedicated to any tasks at hand. Type 2’s have the ability to naturally recognize the needs of others and want to get to know other people. They have the desire to drive communities together and get people working better as a team. Their positive, constructive and “we-can-fix-this” attitude means that type 2’s are often well liked and excellent team players. At work, they bring key skills and qualities such as: Career ConsiderationsĪs the name suggests, many of a type 2’s strengths lie in their desire, ability and need to help others. Type 2’s may have problems with possessiveness and with acknowledging their own emotions and needs. Due to this, they can sometimes slip into doing things for others in order to be needed. Type 2’s tend to be overly self-sacrificing and willing to help others. Type 2’s are referred to as ‘helpers’ because they are selfless and altruistic.

Typically, these types are empathetic, sincere, friendly and sentimental. Overview of Enneagram Type 2 (“The Helper”)Įnneagram Type 2’s, or otherwise known as the ‘helper’ is the second personality type of the Enneagram theory. If you have taken the Enneagram evaluation and tested as a “type 2” or know others who are, then we hope this article helps you understand more about the best Enneagram type 2 careers and job matches. Which careers are the best fits? Which are the worst fits? In this article we’ll outline the best and worst career options for the Enneagram “Type 2” personality type, commonly referred to as “the helper”.

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