I'm relatively new to the Big Five and the interplay between all the different facets of it. I'm curious, for those of you who lean toward higher neuroticism and conscientiousness, does neuroticism ever interfere with your conscientiousness?
Although the idea of a fixed type is not scientifically grounded, do you think tests like the Big Five or percentage based versions of the MBTI can have any descriptive value when analyzing relationship dynamics?
To keep it brief, I'm 33 and have ADHD (I was formally diagnosed at 28). I hopped around to different retail jobs throughout most of my 20s, finished my degree late after taking a break from school, then started working at a library when I up and moved to a new city (pretty much overnight).
I was also a freelance content writer on and off for 5 years. When I moved to my new city, I spent 8 months at the library, then went to intern at a museum for my master's program, then went back to the library where I am now. It's been 2.5 years and I'm feeling restless, depressed, and irritable. I find the work soporific and restrictive. However, it's a secure, full-time job, the pay is good, and I'm considered a reliable employee. The trouble is that I'm always reliable for the first couple years, then I desperately want out as I feel like I'm stagnating.
I'm looking at job listings and applying here and there, but I'm concerned about my future prospects at my age. I'm not that young anymore. Should I stay longer before leaving or should I go for something new? If so, how would I do it without looking so wayward?