What kind of people work here

In one of the interview, the hiring manager is unable to describes the kind of people who worked in the company. I should have know that it is bad sign because
1) He do not know how to describe them. (Highly unlikely)
2) He do not want to tell the real truth.

In another interview, the manager was able to describe the two different group of people working in the company.

From these two experiences, I learned what to watch out for in the response of the manager. I will not join the company if its manager is unable to describes the kind of people because it a sign that he trying to hide something.

Aztec Camera - How Men are

GeoGreeting

Discovered a new way of sending internet greetings! Use the world landmarks to send messages!
See my greeting! Enjoy!

Aztec Carmen - How men are

How to manage your boss

I have problem handling aggressive people, especially aggressive uncommunicative boss. And it is proven that my patient logical analytical approach does not work with these type of people. Maybe, my past exposure to good communicative bosses did not prepare me well to handle these type of bosses.

A recruitment consultant shared with me his approach.
1) Speak to them privately. Make them understand how their action is causing conflict. Ask them to imagine how it will feel if they are in the receiving end of their own action.
2) Get a 3rd party involved if the message is not accepted.

The first point will always requires multiple attempts to break the boss/subordinates barrier. This is where I failed. I attempted once only. I should persist till the resistance wear down.

The recruitment consultant advise is a communication method to convey to a superior that his action is causing conflict.

I wonder how the relationship will improve once the approach is taken. I believe the human-to-human chemistry is difficult to change. Is the original cause of conflict a combination of poor communication and wrong chemistry? I sense so.


Kang Ta - Paralysis

Focus

I am having problems focusing on my tasks nowadays. I do not know why and I am not sure if this this problem occurred in the past before. In the past, I always seem to know where I going. I do not understand why my mind fleet from one activity to another, leaving uncompleted tasks hanging around. My mind is like an uncontrollable untamed wild beast roaming everywhere.

I must bring it under control else this endless time wasting fleeting from activity to another will not help me to reach what my objectives. Even now, as I am writing this post, I am distracted by others thoughts that came to my mind.

Could it be I have lost my compass, that I am aimless because I am unsure what my new direction in life is. Could it be that I have lost faith in myself and am no longer brave and daring to go forth? Or is it that I am tired from trying so long and still unable to find the happiness in my life from work and love. Or all of the above.

So I must
1) Find a new job that allows to collects inputs and be wholly accountable for the outcome and result.
2) Keep in touch with my friend and maintain the relationship.
3) Find my life partner who is caring.

The Rhythm of the rain - Cascade

Hard year so far....

So far, this year started really hard for me. I thought the company I joined will be good but turns out the boss sucks. Couple of first under him

1) Inconsistency: I got this confirmation to use a particular approach the night before. Only to be overrule the next morning in front of the team.

2) Insult: To be told my certification means nothings and he should hire someone without it. (If I am the boss, I will tell my subordinate exactly where he did not meet my expectation. Be specific abt it)

3) Allow backstabbing: For not listening to my side of story first before telling me off. (Shows how basis he is against me.)

Guess it is time for me to start looking for a new position. Hope the next one will be better for me.

Variations on the Kanon by Pachelbel - George Winston

Change of wardrobe

New year, new job?, new life? Looking back at the past 4 years, I realized my wardrobe scheme have been all shades of blue. Somehow, I felt it have a effect on my personality, for it make me less aggressive, more calming?. I really dun know, my wardrobe color scheme previously have been mostly of other colors except blue.

So I decided the blue must go, and in cames all shade of white, red, orange and brown. Colors that somehow cheer me up and hopefully lends energy and fire to push me up.


Cassie - Me and You