My criteria

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Wednesday, February 2. 2005

My criteria

When I told Mike about my criteria for my helpmate, he said something very unexpected. Shocking, in fact.

"Hmmm, are you looking for a hireling or a boyfriend?" Mike asked shrewdly.

I was affronted, "How could you say that? Of course, I'm looking for a colleague! Not a... a boyfriend!"

I took a deep breath, "Ok, perhaps I had been a bit too stringent in my selection criteria. But the boss did ask me to hire someone I can get along with. At the very least, there must be some chemistry, right?"

Mike's eyebrows went up a little higher and he had this look which said, "Ah, I rest my case!"

"Wait," I held up a hand. "Maybe chemistry isn't the right word. What I really meant was errr.. team spirit. Yes, team spirit and camaraderie!"

He didn't look very much convinced at my motives, which are entirely blameless, let me assure you. After a while, I gave up trying to convince the skeptic and proceeded to do other better things. Like giving him a cool stare while drinking my coffee nonchalantly. After all, the more defensive I get, the more he would think that I have something to hide!

Anyway, my criteria is really straight-forward. That person preferably should be:


  • Younger - so that I can bully mentor easily. The older they are, the more difficult it is to lord over lead them.
  • Flexible and gungho
  • Good with computers and IT peripherals
  • Great in communication - this is where the 'team spirit and camaraderie' bit came in


As you can see, it's very different from My Dream Guy poem. The normally astute Mike has read me wrong this time. Heh heh heh.
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*Bwahahahah. I wonder what kind of qualities I'd look for if I were trying to find an assistant... someone not brash and cocky, who doesn't irritate me. But sometimes they only start irritating you later, right? lol
#1 Anonymous on 2005-02-02 23:47 (Reply)
*Pick me Pick me...*joshua jumping up and down with hands outstretched*

I am good with all those..i fit in ...but then got competition..ur bro oso can lar...
#2 Anonymous on 2005-02-03 01:46 (Reply)
*Very true, Irene. First impressions don't always last. Everything's a risk, but we make the best decision that we can on whatever info we have at that time and hope for the best.

Hehehehe, I hope I didn't scare potential candidates away, Krista! :-P

Joshua, noted. Shall be in contact with ya ;-)
#3 Anonymous on 2005-02-03 03:34 (Reply)
*You want a whipping boy. Admit it. :-D
#4 Anonymous on 2005-02-03 09:30 (Reply)
*Shhhh... James. Shhhhhh!! :-)
#5 Anonymous on 2005-02-03 10:16 (Reply)
*PTASH!!! Whip whip! Trying to imagine Coolcat with a whip.. hmmmm leather in hand.. hmmm.

A hat? A bag? ala Indiana Jones? heh heh .. made ya think.. ha ha ha
#6 Anonymous on 2005-02-03 22:28 (Reply)
*Yer.....so corny!!! Tak boleh-lah. Coolgal with a whip!!!! Yer.....totally out. YT is a gentle lady. She may sound like a 'control freak' but she's truly a lady.
#7 Anonymous on 2005-02-04 02:02 (Reply)
*Somethings never change, Rina. PaulOS has always been and will continue to be corny. It's inborn in him, hahaha... :-P
#8 Anonymous on 2005-02-04 06:44 (Reply)
*Rina, you angel, you! Muaks!

Jo - hahaha! Everytime Paul goes corny, I can only grin and shake my head. Which means I grin and shake my head a LOT. Heh!
#9 Anonymous on 2005-02-04 11:32 (Reply)
*Muahahahha...
Didn't have Cornflakes for breakfast today though. Ran out of it. Looks like my 26th & 27th Ipoh plans are falling flat. Still no one confirmed yet. Even the host has not said anything.

What's happening for CNY ppl?
#10 Anonymous on 2005-02-04 21:57 (Reply)
*Hey guys. I'm so happy =)
I got a lucky draw just now!!!!!
It's a V.S.O.P Otard Cognac muahahahha.....
CNY? No plan yet :-(
#11 Anonymous on 2005-02-04 22:11 (Reply)
*read my reply email again...heheh..I am up for that job..and yes my resume.
#12 Anonymous on 2005-02-04 23:07 (Reply)
*Cornflakes-for-breakfast-Paul, will let you know if anything's happening on the 26th - 27th weekend.

Congrats, musical! What a treat for VSOP lovers :-) Are you one?

Noted, Joshua.
#13 coolcat (Homepage) on 2005-02-05 03:52 (Reply)
*Baliking kampung on Tuesday (15th). Wishing all of you a blessed Chinese New Year and may you collect lots of ang pow (for those unmarried).

James, where's my ang pow? Hehehe...

By the way Coolcats, what's happening to the grand finale of your "The Five Find-Outers Series"?
#14 Anonymous on 2005-02-05 05:17 (Reply)
*No I'm not hhehe =)
#15 Anonymous on 2005-02-05 05:17 (Reply)
*Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Have a great one and safe journey mercies in all your coming and going!

Jo, will get to it one of these days :-P
#16 Anonymous on 2005-02-06 07:13 (Reply)

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