In another life, I'm pretty sure I was Samurai.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a travel guide showing tourists all the amazing secret spots across the globe.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a 5 Star Chef.
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
I lead with the bright ideas formed in my brain!
What’s the weirdest fact you know? There's a LEGO bridge in Germany that you can walk across.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be travelling the world, trying and experimenting with food and drink recipes.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a professional soccer player when I grew up.
If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Spaghetti because I like to think that I’m flexible and malleable to my environment but still keep intact.
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Roll On with Rich Roll.
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
Spend my days clicking on images of traffic lights, stop signs, and buses on reCAPTCHA.
What’s the weirdest fact you know?
If you wrap wet paper towel around white shoes that turned yellow, the towel will suck the yellow out of the shoe and make the shoe white again. 🤯
How many languages do you speak?
English and Korean.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a Fat Soul General.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be hosting a party at my home right now.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be an Astronaut when I grew up.
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
Positioning: The Battle For Your Mind
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
Play the keyboard.
What’s the weirdest fact you know?
The sun never rises or set.
Are you a good dancer?
Jim, Jack, and Johnnie believe I am.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a travel and food blogger.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a farmer when I grew up.
If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why? A rotini because it's twisted like me
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
Hmm none lately, but Chat GPT has become my best friend who tells me bedtime stories.
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
I'm in charge of making sure everyone's computer screens are clean and tabs are closed.
What’s the weirdest fact you know? that kangaroos can't walk backwards…and one more: a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance lol
If you were a food, what would it be? a Pupusa, a traditional Salvadoran dish, because who doesn't love Pupusas?
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be Automobile Salesman
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a car mechanic when I grew up.
If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Spaghetti because it is slim.
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
Doglapan(Hypocrisy) by Ashneer Grover
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
I just dream and of course sleep to dream.
What’s the weirdest fact you know?
Cow doesn’t give milk. We have to milk the cow.
If you were a food, what would it be?
Butter Chicken
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was some kind of fish.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a voice actor.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be an artist when I grew up.
If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
I would be farfalle because it’s a type that has wings!
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
I'm a professional sushi chef.
Who are 3 people you want on your zombie apocalypse team and why?
Spider man, Scarlet Witch, and Iron Man because they have power to protect me 🙂
What’s the weirdest fact you know?
Fish can cough.
How many languages do you speak?
Mandarin and English
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
Pork blood? Pork Intestine?
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was A very spoiled dog that loves going for runs and barking at people for fun.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be A tattoo artist. I’ve mastered the art of stick and poke.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a Vet. Growing up, I was OBSESSED with Animal Planet when I was younger! Now I’m scared of needles.
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
I judge stock images.
What’s your favourite dad joke?
"I'm afraid for the calendar. Its days are numbered."
How many languages do you speak?
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
Chicken heart.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was A Cactus!
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking.
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
I show you what's in your mind.
What’s the weirdest fact you know?
Looking at the stars is looking back in time.
How many languages do you speak?
3 languages, Persian, Turkish and English.
If you were a food, what would it be?
Koobideh.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was a tree. I need water and sunlight at all times! Maybe a coffee tree…I also need coffee to survive…
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a chef. My dream would be to travel and learn from all of the grandparents…how to cook their favourite recipes
If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Linguine - it goes with just about any sauce. The jack of all trades for pasta!
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
99% Invisible
How many languages do you speak?
One…but I’ve studied Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Swedish, and Norwegian. Spanish is my strongest…followed by Swedish and German.
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
Surströmming - fermented herring from Sweden. You can get fined for opening a can of it in an apartment building, the smell is so bad! Often the fire department is called because people are afraid there was a gas leak.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a stay at home mom with a small farm!
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a marine biologist or a teacher when I grew up. I am very thankful I ended up where I am because looking back on it now, I have no desire to be either!
If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Spiral pasta because everything is better with spiral noodles.
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
All the books I have read lately are about babies, sleep or child development. Prior to that, I listened to the audio book Becoming by Michelle Obama. She narrated the entire thing and it was quite interesting.
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
Spend all day trying to get all my ducks in a row only to find out it is nearly impossible.
What’s the weirdest fact you know?
That chickens aren’t colour blind - a fact that is useless
If you were a food, what would it be?
Honey!
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be a 60 yrs old professional baby by now.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be an astronaut when I grew up.
If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Lasagna, because it’s big and flat and I get to catch so much more tomato sauce then the other.
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
Head First JavaScript Programming (A Brain-Friendly Guide) by Oreilly
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
Eat - sleep - NO.2
What’s the weirdest fact you know?
A human being’s heart can beat up to 200 times per minute when they are scared or excited. This is because adrenaline is released into the bloodstream, which increases the heart rate and blood pressure. This prepares the body for a fight-or-flight response, which helps us cope with stressful or dangerous situations.
If you were a food, what would it be?
Saucer - if anyone throws me in the air, then I can become a Flying Saucer.
In another life, I'm pretty sure I was Some kind of uncontrollably compulsive chain smoker. Must…chew…gum…must keep…fingers moving — help!
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably be Camped at the top of the NYT’s Best Sellers list, cleaning up Pulitzer prizes, and putting the fear of me into Hemingway and Orwell’s royalty beneficiaries.
When I was 5, I was pretty sure I'd be a kid forever? What kind of draconian families did y’all live in? Thinking about your future occupation at the tender age of 5, my goodness.
If you were a pasta shape, what shape would you be and why?
Oh, spaghetti, no doubt. Definitely not just because I don’t know very many pasta types. Nuh-uh, not a chance.
What is your favorite book/podcast that you're listening to lately?
Please. When you spend all day dispensing words, the last thing you want to do is spend more time having words dispensed at you.
What do you do here at the company? (wrong answers only)
Work 😉
Who are 3 people you want on your zombie apocalypse team and why?
Samwise Gamgee, Morpheus, and Obi-wan Kenobi. They’re resourceful, selfless, and — most importantly — mostly around to shepherd The Chosen One™. If I’m surrounded by that trio…I’m just sayin’, zombies ain’t got nothin’ on plot armor.
How many languages do you speak?
It is with great shame that I reside in the camp of monolinguals. Mad props to the multilinguals. One day I shall join your number. Fingers crossed.
What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
Wait a second…calling any food “weird” in this day and age is practically begging HR for a pink slip. You’re trying to get me fired, aren’t you! Ha! Can’t get rid of me that easily!
Are you a good dancer?
Many have said I am blessed with the rhythm of a dial tone and the grace of a cinder block. Someday I shall find a protégé to carry on my craft.
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