Character and people.

Its just a day before emerge. Cant say i was very excited. Cant say i am burning with passion. Urg its weird. But i want to catch something tomorrow. Something in life that i'll never forget. Think as i type now, the ushers should be packing up. My CG mates and other church mates busily preparing and praying for success in tomorrow's POS. What a day it will be tomorrow! Must sleep early!




I went to Fuji Xerox towers just now for a job interview with Prudential. Apparently someone gave my name their company to do a character analysis. The company is expanding their workforce and recruiting new Prudential Advisers .... hence they are looking through contacts of people to recruit people. The interview is simple but quite unique. She mentioned about the pros of commission based job with them .... and how i can rise based on my hard work. But of course their work leans on selling "schemes" or plans for people. And certain people have a better edge because of their personality. So we did the classic "DISC" test .

So it turns out i am a high S and C person ... a low I and super low D guy. In short in translate to a more systematic Objective thinker. The 2 other job titles for this test are Specialists and something something. Basically people with D and I will perform naturally better because when it comes to marketing and sales, they can convince people and relate to them the benefits better. I supposed they are more of the extroverts. The review she let me read for an Objective thinker is surprisingly accurate review about my personality. The good points for me is that i seek out the truth, and tend to do research and make things right. The cons are the introvert attitude .. where ideas and feelings are often left deep in my mind unexpressed.



A short snipplet of DISC profile personality test.


Dominance: People who score high in the intensity of the 'D' styles factor are very active in dealing with problems and challenges, while low D scores are people who want to do more research before committing to a decision. High "D" people are described as demanding, forceful, egocentric, strong willed, driving, determined, ambitious, aggressive, and pioneering. Low D scores describe those who are conservative, low keyed, cooperative, calculating, undemanding, cautious, mild, agreeable, modest and peaceful.

Influence: People with High I scores influence others through talking and activity and tend to be emotional. They are described as convincing, magnetic, political, enthusiastic, persuasive, warm, demonstrative, trusting, and optimistic. Those with Low I scores influence more by data and facts, and not with feelings. They are described as reflective, factual, calculating, skeptical, logical, suspicious, matter of fact, pessimistic, and critical.

Steadiness (Submission in Marston's time): People with High S styles scores want a steady pace, security, and don't like sudden change. Low S intensity scores are those who like change and variety. High S persons are calm, relaxed, patient, possessive, predictable, deliberate, stable, consistent, and tend to be unemotional and poker faced. People with Low S scores are described as restless, demonstrative, impatient, eager, or even impulsive.

Conscientiousness (Compliance in Marston's time): Persons with High C styles adhere to rules, regulations, and structure. They like to do quality work and do it right the first time. High C people are careful, cautious, exacting, neat, systematic, diplomatic, accurate, tactful. Those with Low C scores challenge the rules and want independence and are described as self-willed, stubborn, opinionated, unsystematic, arbitrary, and careless with details.


I scored 16 for Dominance, 12 - Influence, 48 - Steadiness, 24 -Compliance. Test taken from http://www.mtselect.co.uk/testing/DISC.htm




After the interview, i went to a nearby Job recruitment agency to apply for a job. One thing that worries me constantly is i do not have any office attires. I am not sure if my formal clothes i wear to usher is okay because i hardly see anyone wear that sort of attire in offices. Most wear light blue, green, or white shirt with a simple neat tie. Plus i lost my army shoes .... urgh I don't wanna ask money from my stingy grandma. So maybe i can borrow some money and buy and then repay after i get my first pay check. :)



As i drop by the library, i read some cool testimonies from True (Singapore) Files about how lives are miraculously changed. One story talked about a man who suffered low self esteem and never found love and comfort .... and he constantly had sexual thoughts over men. Not a very bright situation. But as he met church mates who actually sit there to listen and share with him, he gradually finds light in his situation. Though it was a tough walk, he made it through with intensive counceling and care of the people around him.



I grew to wonder about a few things of our Church and other churches in Singapore. Not saying that i am comparing God's work ... but i just want to understand more of the reality in the world i am in. My Church - City Harvest can be said as the coolest place in town. Not because we specialised in entertainment, but rather works of excellence that pleases God. Whatever for? This is the modern translation of being on fire with God. We worship God with everything that we had. We give passionately. We meet people passionately. We stand up for truths... and yea we do our best in being Christian. But even more importantly, we want to be closer with Him. And we are willing to obey the mandate given to the church.


That's the good part in being a big church with strong spiritual foundations and great leaders. But somehow, i wonder if we, actually do simple things like have house to house fellowship? Like going up to someone's house specially just to pray for the person ? I see that in books. But somehow i do not know if it can happen in our church.


some random ramblings..