Enneagram Type 8? Here's Some Jobs That May Suit You!

Are you an Enneagram Type 8, often referred to as "The Challenger" or "The Protector"? If so, you likely possess a strong sense of confidence, a desire for control, and an unwavering commitment to justice. These traits guide you toward impactful careers that demand leadership and assertiveness. This post explores job opportunities that resonate with your strengths and preferences, enabling you to thrive in environments that value strength, decisiveness, and resilience.

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Type 8s perceive themselves as strong, competent, and powerful. They tend to naturally gravitate towards leadership roles, enjoying the ability to take control and make decisions.

Examples

↳ • Administrator

• Business executive

• Captain

• Chairman

• Chief officer

• Commander in chief

• Founder (company/institution)

• Head coach

• Manager

• Military leader

• Political leader

• President of a company

• School principal

• Superintendent

• Supervisor

• University president

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Many Type 8s tend to unconsciously perceive the world as a harsh and unfair environment. Consequently, they are drawn to roles that involve creating and enforcing laws and justice. This inclination often leads them to pursue careers in fields such as law, politics, law enforcement, the military, or corrections, where they can fulfill their desire to serve and protect.

Examples

   ↳ • Compliance officer

• Corrections officer

• Criminal investigator

• Federal marshal

• Judge

• Law enforcement officer

• Lawyer/attorney

• Lobbyist

• Military officer

• Missing persons investigator

• Police detective

• Police officer

• Politician/political manager

• Private investigator

• Probation officer

• Security guard

• Sheriff or deputy sheriff

• Special agent

• Warden

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The aspiration for financial independence can be a powerful motivator for certain Type 8s, leading them to devote all their efforts to earning money.

Examples

   ↳ • Arbitrageur

• Casino owner

• Corporate raider

• Day trader

• Hedge fund trader

• High yield bond trader

• Investment banker

• Real estate broker

• Real estate developer

• Real estate investor

• Stock broker

• Stock market investor

• Stock trader

• Venture capitalist

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Some Type 8s thrive in jobs that are adventurous, physically demanding, high-energy, difficult, and/or focused on action.

Examples

   ↳ • EMT

• Firefighter

• Paramedic

• Pilot

• Professional athlete

• Race car driver

• Rescue worker

• Stunt man

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Due to their underlying belief that the strong exploit the weak, Type 8s frequently seek to empower, mentor, guide, and safeguard others, particularly children, minorities, and anyone vulnerable to exploitation by more powerful individuals.

Examples

   ↳ • Counselor/therapist

• Human resources manager

• Human rights activist

• Psychiatrist

• Psychologist

• School teacher

• Union leader

• University/college professor