Are you a type A or a type B

[Phoenix84]

Are you a type A or a type B?  Or perhaps some combination of the two?

For those who don't know, basically type A's are perfectionists, or at least people who focus on doing things and getting them done quickly/well.  Type B's are laid back people, those who aren't uptight and just go with the flow.

[Deleted]

I am type B.

[Deleted]

A

But I'm A enough that it sometimes allows me to be B... If that makes any sense...

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

I'm very much Type A. Which is great professionally since I work in a lab but can be a real annoyance for people in my private life. Learning how to "go with the flow" has been a real challenge.

[Phoenix84]

Apr 22, 2014 10:52:03 GMT -5 oped said:

A

But I'm A enough that it sometimes allows me to be B... If that makes any sense...

No, it doesn't make any sense.

[Miss Tequila]

I'm a Type A...without a doubt, a Type A. 

[Phoenix84]

Apr 22, 2014 10:53:24 GMT -5 NomoreDramaQ1015 said:

I'm very much Type A. Which is great professionally since I work in a lab but can be a real annoyance for people in my private life. Learning how to "go with the flow" has been a real challenge.

If there's one thing I've learned about scienctific research from my observations, it's that it's very slow, and very meticulous.  I can see how a type A would accelerate in that particular field.

[Green Eyed Lady]

I'm Type A while I'm at work and Type B while I'm at play.

[Phoenix84]

I'd say I fit more on the type B side of the spectrum, though sometimes I get annoyed with other type B's.  People who don't plan ahead, especially on things like coordinated trips do annoy me.

[midjd]

I'm a lazy Type A. So I have perfectionist ideals, but my actual level of motivation sometimes results in them being done in more of a Type B manner. When I was in school, if I know I could put in 5 hours on a project and get a 92%, or put in 10 hours and get a 100%, I'd put in the 5 hours and take my A-.

This has worked out pretty well in my work life, because I wear a lot of hats and have frequent last-minute deadlines, so if I was focused on everything always being perfect, I wouldn't get much done.

I'm a planner and list-maker to the extreme, and don't really have a go-with-the-flow attitude, so I wouldn't consider myself Type B.

[nutty]

No doubt a type A living a lie as a type B

[zibazinski]

I'm an A, DF is a B. it works SOMETIMES

[Phoenix84]

Apr 22, 2014 11:25:53 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

I'm an A, DF is a B. it works SOMETIMES

Isn't your husband a business owner?  I thought all business owners were hardcore type A's.

[movingforward]

Some of both, I guess... I don't get my panties all in a bunch over insignificant crap but I don't half ass stuff either.  I do my job well and don't really stress over it.  I save freak outs for something MAJOR.  Also, I am fairly outgoing and can make conversation with most people so I am type B in that respect.  I like to keep my desk at work clean and organized, and like things at home a certain way, so type A in that respect.  I really do fall right in the middle...

[HoneyBBQ]

A.
I would guess most of us on here are A. At least 75%.

[Deleted]

Apr 22, 2014 11:41:14 GMT -5 HoneyBBQ said:

A.
I would guess most of us on here are A. At least 75%.

I would have guessed the opposite, since many people here post from work.  

[HoneyBBQ]

Apr 22, 2014 11:43:25 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

Apr 22, 2014 11:41:14 GMT -5 HoneyBBQ said:

A.
I would guess most of us on here are A. At least 75%.

I would have guessed the opposite, since many people here post from work.  

That's because us type As are so efficient we get our work done and then goof off.

[busymom]

Definitely a Type A, but DS's disability, & other family member's health issues have pushed me into the Type B zone. I've had to learn to "go with the flow". But, I'd rather be "making things happen".

[Blonde Granny]

Most times I'm an A on steroids. Otherwise, just a plain A. DH is a B except when he really wants to irritate me, then he is an A

[Deleted]

I need a type C. I get things done quickly and well when I get to them.

[Deleted]

So type A I can be B... Where do I start explaining.

First. I am ultra efficient at evaluating and characterizing what is important and what isn't, where my energies are best spent and what would be a waste of time... Which allows me to 1) let the small stuff slide and 2) acknowledge areas in which tight control are inefficient.

Second, über planing lets me be spontaneous. Example. I routinely host Art Day with 30-50 kids at my house, 15-20 projects going on, paints, clay, markets, cutting tools, dye, etc... All out and kids running around everywhere exploring. I know lots of As who couldn't handle that much chaos and lack of control... But, I plan to minutia. Very room has a garbage can, every can has 3 bags I. It, every project has multiple options and evey station is stacked with extra supplies and wipes, the first aid kit is out. Etc. same with travel. If I plan 6 different potential routes and totally understand the pros and cons, then the actual trip is flexible, Same with school. I sometimes feel like I plan and prepare do that I can be spontaneous. Like I focus on contr

[Deleted]

Oped is so type A she can't stand the imperfection implied by being a perfectionist so she insists on explaining it away!

[Miss Tequila]

Apr 22, 2014 11:08:52 GMT -5 @missmargarita said:

Apr 22, 2014 10:57:30 GMT -5 Miss Tequila said:

I'm a Type A...without a doubt, a Type A. 

What? I'm shocked!

I hide it well....

[wyouser]

What?  No type C? (confused) There we go excluding us poor leftout lefthanders!!

[NoNamePerson]

Apr 22, 2014 12:05:25 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

I need a type C. I get things done quickly and well when I get to them.

Well, you stole my reply so I want a Type D 

[zibazinski]

Apr 22, 2014 11:31:25 GMT -5 Phoenix84 said:

Apr 22, 2014 11:25:53 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

I'm an A, DF is a B. it works SOMETIMES

Isn't your husband a business owner?  I thought all business owners were hardcore type A's.

I know. But he's a "patsy" there as well. 

[Deleted]

I know I'm Type A in the sense of a perfectionist wannabee, but I'm not a list type of person.  DH is, and it drives me nuts.  A grocery list is fine.  A list to pack is ok but not totally needed.  A list of the steps it takes to get the BMW to the collision center is totally unnecessary. 

I try to stay as far away from his projects as possible. 

[giramomma]

I used to be a Type A. But, really it was because I was a raging codependent and needed to control everything  and have everything be perfect. I also figured out that being workaholic was a good escape. I'm more a Type B now that my codependency issues are fixed.

[violagirl]

Type B but I need some structure or I would just run in circles. So I am married to an A and best friends with an A. They annoy me sometimes with their perfectionism, but they also keep me on track. 

Also, friend who is type A is great to travel with. She plans everything and gives handy itineraries so I just have to show up at the airport with my luggage. I work as the buffer between my husband and friend as they can get too uptight so I bring them down to earth. They needed it last time we flew and our flight was late and they were both planning contingencies and worried about getting stuck in London overnight. I was trying to convince them there was no need to worry about something they could't control and to just have another beer. 

[NastyWoman]

Apr 22, 2014 12:32:11 GMT -5 wyouser said:

What?  No type C? (confused) There we go excluding us poor leftout lefthanders!!

No, no, no -> we, the left-handers, are hybrids and represent the best of everything