So I got this idea a few weeks back when my Virgo coworker Sarah absolutely dominated our quarterly project. I mean crushed it while the rest of us were drowning in spreadsheets. Started wondering if all Virgo women have this laser focus thing going on.
How I Set Up My Observation
First thing I did was create a spreadsheet – yeah, I’m basic like that. Made columns for Virgo traits I’d heard about: perfectionism, organization, critical thinking. Then I reached out to ten Virgo women in my network across different jobs – marketing, engineering, even a bakery owner.
For three weeks straight I’d ping them with work scenarios. Stuff like “What happens when your manager changes a deadline last minute?” or “Describe your ideal workflow.” Watched their actual work habits too during Zoom meetings. Took screenshots of their immaculate virtual desktops – those organized folders still haunt my messy desktop dreams.
Patterns I Noticed Immediately
- The hyper-prep habit Every single one arrived 15 mins early to calls with notes prepped
- Brutal honesty about quality Heard “this draft feels lazy” and “we can do better” constantly
- Solution-first complaining Never just vented – always followed with “so here’s how I’d fix it”
My engineer friend Zoe actually made color-coded flowcharts for her grocery shopping. Who does that? Virgos. Apparently.
Getting Those Golden Quotes
The real gems came when I asked for their work mantras. Had to promise anonymity though – they weren’t about to sound like motivational posters. Some favorites:
“If I can’t explain it to a 10-year-old, it’s not simplified enough.” (Said while reorganizing a client proposal for the fourth time)
“Chaos is just unprocessed data.” (Uttered during an office fire drill while taking meeting notes)
What Finally Clicked For Me
After collating everything? Virgo work ethic isn’t about being robotic. It’s their security blanket. That intense preparation and systematic thinking? That’s how they manage anxiety in chaotic environments. Their critique isn’t judgment – it’s literally how they show they care about doing things properly.
Mind blown when Sarah admitted: “My detailed lists? It’s just me trying not to panic.” Changed how I see her “perfectionist” tendencies completely.
Anyway. Coffee break’s over. Time to reorganize my disaster of a task tracker. Maybe.
