Let me first start off by saying this Corona thing has been great. That may come as startling news to some of you, but the kids have been quarantined in Fremont with Shirley’s aunt since Sunday night and the last few days have been amazing. Monday night Shirley and I played a game of Quirkle, followed by the movie Ford v. Ferrari (solid I would recommend to both boys and girls, Shirley even enjoyed it), followed by Shirley and I disregarding the call for social distancing. (the social distancing thing does have me concerned that wives are going to play that card as yet another excuse to avoid their wifely duties). Last night we watched Black Waters, a movie about a corporate attorney who flips to the other side and represents a wronged farmer in West Virginia who Dow chemical company bent over and shoved a bunch of harmful chemicals up his ass both literally and figuratively. This movie is a slow burn but really good, however it is frightening that such a disregard for public safety can go unabated and unregulated for decades. The unfortunate thing is that all good things eventually come to an end. Today I have to pick the kids up, and while in theory I miss them, in actuality I don’t and I have grown quite accustom to my kidless lifestyle.
One more thing, I also am in charge of bringing their cousin Maddy back home with me. However, I do not have a booster seat for her. The exact text I received from her dad was “Do you need to come get a booster? Thanks for getting Maddy too”. Now being a D, which I will get into later probably played into my interpretation of the text. However, it seems that even though I am doing the favor I’m the one who needs to go out of my way to get the booster seat. The appropriate text would have been “Do you need a booster seat for Maddy? I can bring one over or we can meet up on your way. I still think you’re a dick” (he thinks I’m a dick, and is probably right). Normally I would respond with a text putting him in his place and beginning a family feud likely to put a chasm between the two of us more insurmountable than the national debt. Fortunately, I learned my lesson the last time I did such a thing and I merely responded “I don’t have booster with me and I am down at my office and was planning on heading to Fremont from here.” What I really wanted to do is fuck with him. I wanted to text him that I was already on the way back with the kids and that I put a phone book under Maddy to compensate for the lack of a booster seat. This would have sent him into a frenzy and its likely his head would have likely exploded on the spot.
As far as me being a D, it was something I suspected all along and was confirmed a couple weeks ago after taking a test. My mother in law has a program that she offers where you can take DiSC profile workplace test. The test is meant to determine what type of work personality that you have by having you answer a series of questions. You can strongly agree, agree, be neutral, disagree or strongly disagree with each question/statement. A couple questions that stuck out:
Q: You have no patience for people who waste your time
A: Strongly agree (fuck yes!)
Q: You care for others feelings
A: Strongly disagree (fuck no!)
This is what the test determined about me:
Your DC Style
YOUR DOT TELLS A STORY
Because you have a DC style, jason, you probably pride yourself on your ability to face challenges head-on. When you’ve set your mind on a goal, you’re not easily swayed by obstacles or disapproval from others. And, when the status quo doesn’t make sense to you, you’re not afraid to question it, even if it means occasionally stepping on other people’s toes.
Most likely, you expect competency from yourself and others, and you tend to have little patience for unnecessary meetings or people who waste your time. And, when things don’t go as you think they should, you may struggle to contain your disapproval. At times, you may be tempted to just take charge of projects and finish them your own way.
You probably enjoy positions of authority that allow you to ensure that outcomes meet your high standards. Likewise, you probably enjoy having the autonomy to make your own decisions and prioritize your own time. Because you value self-sufficiency, you may dislike having to rely on other people.
You tend to be competitive and focused. Because you don’t like to lose, you may fixate on your goals and neglect to consider how your actions might affect other people. Though you tend to be driven, you try to strike a balance between efficiency and quality. To find a winning solution, you tend to quickly weigh the evidence without getting caught up in overanalysis.
Because you tend to be skeptical, you’re often quick to see the shortcomings of a plan. When others present new ideas, you probably can’t help but point out the potential drawbacks. Others may find this harsh or intimidating, and they may be less likely to suggest new ideas to you for fear of rejection. You also may be somewhat skeptical about other people’s intentions, particularly if they come across as excessively friendly or enthusiastic.
Like others with the DC style, you probably avoid showing too much emotion, especially in social situations. In fact, you may come across as somewhat restrained and difficult to read when you first meet someone. Perhaps you’re simply sizing up the situation, but your unexpressive demeanor may seem unfriendly to people who are more outgoing.
Because you’re unwilling to compromise what you see as the truth, you’re not afraid to be blunt and forceful with your opinions. Most likely, you tend to project firmness and confidence in your ideas, and you may become frustrated when others are less direct. Because you tend to expect some resistance or opposition, you may come at situations a little more aggressively than others do.
While you probably don’t enjoy conflict, you usually don’t let it stop you from doing what you think is right. You’re likely to have a stubborn streak, and when someone challenges you, you may dig in your heels even further, perhaps as a matter of principle. And, when situations become heated, you may overlook social niceties or let your body language, such as eye-rolling, express your contempt. However, when a conflict is over, you’re probably able to move on quickly and avoid dwelling on it.
jason, like others with the DC style, your most valuable contributions to the workplace may include your tenacity, your drive for efficient results, and your commitment to quality. In fact, these are probably some of the qualities that others admire most about you.
Admittedly, I was skeptical of the test, because I am a D and I am skeptical of everything, its not my fault. However, it’s as if I wrote the summarization of my personality myself. It was spot on and basically spit out the description of a perfect human being, at least in my mind. Would I want to be anything else? Of course not the other three quadrants are for losers, I am a winner. There was a text string going on with those in the family who had already taken the test (everyone but me) where one of my brother-in-laws predicted I would be an A (asshole) even though he knew no such personality was part of the four quadrants. I’ll be honest though, if there was a DA or AD, I would embrace it because it’s the only thing that could be better than what I have been told I am.
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