Personal User Manual

Getting the best out of working with me

27 Years Old
INFP Personality
Tech Problem Solver

About Me

Joren Logo

Why This Logo?

For my personal brand, I designed a logo that reflects who I am and what I want to do as a full stack web developer. Although I aim to be a full stack developer, I really enjoy my work with front-end. The logo uses my name written as <JOREN>, styled to look like an HTML opening tag. I chose this because it represents the beginning of something new, which ties into how I help people bring their ideas to life on the web. I used a bold, all-caps sans-serif font to keep it clean, confident, and easy to read.

I also incorporated glasses into the shape of the logo because not only do I wear glasses myself, but they felt like a strong symbol of clarity and vision. To me, this represents my ability to take someone's idea and vision of their website and help shape it into something functional and well-designed. My goal is to build websites that not only work well but also capture the look and feel that clients are imagining.

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The Basics

  • Call me: Joren
  • Don't call me: Jordan
  • Location: Brampton, Ontario
  • Languages: English, French
  • Height: 5'7" (170cm)
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My Strengths

  • Problem solving with limited information
  • Creative solution thinking
  • Technology troubleshooting
  • Google search expertise
  • Thoughtful listening
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Important Notes

  • I have ADHD - affects focus and organization
  • Introverted personality
  • Prefer written communication
  • Need quiet environments to thrive
  • Wear glasses

How To Work With Me

✅ I Thrive When...

  • Working from home in silence
  • Listening to lo-fi music
  • Having advance notice (1+ week)
  • Communicating through text/email
  • Working in small teams (2-4 people)
  • Having clear, structured information

❌ I Struggle When...

  • In loud or crowded environments
  • Being interrupted while focused
  • Dealing with last-minute changes
  • Handling confrontational situations
  • Excluded from conversations
  • Rushed or under time pressure

My Schedule

Most Productive: 12PM - 5PM EST
Available: Weekdays (except Tuesdays) 11AM - 5PM EST
Downtime: After 5PM EST and before 9AM EST

Communication Style

📝 Preferred Methods

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Email/Text

Best for most communication

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Messaging Apps

Great for quick check-ins or freeflowing conversations

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Phone Calls

Only for urgent matters

💬 How To Approach Me

For Feedback: In writing, positive first, then improvements
For Questions: In writing, encourage my opinions
To Disagree: Acknowledge my point first
When I'm Stressed: Give space, then offer support
Response Time: Within 1 business day

Conversation Topics

🎮 Great Topics

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Video Games

Especially Nintendo titles

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Anime & Manga

Pokemon, Frieren, Konosuba

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Technology Trends

Latest tech developments

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YouTube Content

Specific creator content

🚫 Avoid These Topics

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Gossip & Drama

Personal drama and office politics

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Confrontational Topics

Negative situations I can't control

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Superficial Small Talk

Surface-level conversations

Cues to Look For

✅ Good Signs

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Engaged & Responsive

Actively participating in conversation

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Creative Solutions

Offering unique problem-solving ideas

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Focused & Productive

Deep concentration on tasks

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Helpful & Supportive

Offering technical assistance

⚠️ Warning Signs

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Quiet or Withdrawn

May need encouragement to participate

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Stressed or Overwhelmed

Too many simultaneous demands

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Frustrated

Being interrupted or rushed

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Distracted or Zoned Out

ADHD - not personal, just processing

Things People Misunderstand

🤔 Common Misconceptions

❌ "Your ADHD means you can't focus"

Actually: I can focus deeply when in the right environment

❌ "You're quiet, so you're unapproachable"

Actually: I'm friendly and want to be included - just need encouragement

❌ "You're not interested if you don't respond immediately"

Actually: I might be focused on work and need a kind reminder

❌ "You're antisocial"

Actually: I'm introverted but enjoy meaningful conversations

💡 What I Wish People Knew

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I'm Friendly

Even though I'm quiet, I'm approachable and caring

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I'm Capable

ADHD doesn't mean I can't do focused, quality work

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I Want to Help

I love solving problems and supporting others

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I'm Processing

When I seem distracted, I'm often deep in thought

My Values & Motivations

💎 What I Value

In Myself:

Continuous self-improvement, problem-solving abilities, authenticity, being helpful to others

In Others:

Clear communication, respect, honesty, mutual understanding

In Work:

Efficiency, continuous learning, helping others with technology

⚡ What Energizes Me

  • Creative projects & video editing
  • Playing video games
  • Reading manga
  • 3D printing & home labbing
  • Strength training & walking
  • Japanese food (especially takoyaki)

🚫 What Drains Me

  • Office politics & gossip
  • Superficial conversations
  • Unnecessary meetings
  • Rigid schedules
  • Loud environments
  • Last-minute changes

My Favorites

🎮 Entertainment

Games: Nintendo titles, Pokemon
Anime: Frieren, Pokemon, Konosuba
Movies: Your Name, Frozen, Iron Man
Books: Percy Jackson series, Manga

🍱 Food & Places

Food: Sushi, Ramen, Pizza, Takoyaki
Cuisine: Japanese, Korean
Drinks: Water, Tea
Places: Home, Libraries

🎵 Music & More

Music: Lo-fi, Punk pop, Future Bass
Seasons: Fall, Spring
Sports: Basketball, Ping Pong
Quote: "Sometimes too many coincidences point to no coincidence at all" - Matthew Patrick

What Others Say

"Joren seems quiet at first, but when you encourage him to talk and be part of conversations, he gives off very friendly vibes. :) He's also a great listener and is receptive to body language, in case you feel uncomfortable in a certain situation."

Kellsy ❤️ Partner