Question Your Motives: Are you working for love or money?

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Are you happy with your job? The average American spends more than 1800 hours at work each year! But do you love your job or are you in it for the cash?

1

The first thing I do when I arrive at the office is:
- Dig right into my work.
- Read the news/gossip sites online and check blog stats / myspace or facebook comments.
- Grab a cup of coffee then begin my work day.
- Stare into space or cry; I know it's going to be a really bad day.
2

I think my co-workers are all:
- The usual mix of good and bad workers.
- Complete idiots, the whole lot of them.
- Good, hard-working people who bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table.
- Decent people, but not very motivated or innovative.
3

How well does your job pay?
- I am completely satisfied with my earnings.
- I do not get paid enough for the work I do.
- I need to make more money at my job.
- Even though I could use some more money, my rate of pay seems fair.
4

How does overtime fit into your work schedule?
- I don’t usually need to work overtime.
- I often feel “forced” to work overtime.
- I never work overtime, but I probably should.
- I work overtime because I want to.
5

If you were to lose your current job tomorrow, what would you do?
- Initially, I'd feel disappointed. But then I'd assess my options, activate my professional network and launch a full-scale job search.
- I'd have no reason to get out of bed in the morning.
- I'd be glad, because I'm bored with this job already.
- I would be disappointed.
6

Which choice best describes your relationship with your supervisor?
- I want his/her job. Then I want his/her supervisor's job.
- My supervisor is capable, supportive, motivates his/her employees, and offers good advice.
- I try to stay out of my manager's way.
- My supervisor doesn’t do much work and nobody likes him/her.
7

You're on a week-long vacation in Acapulco. You didn't think you'd be accessible, but there's an Internet café at your hotel. How often do you check in with the office?
- I answer most of my e-mail every day so there will be less work to come back to.
- I scan e-mail once or twice to make sure nothing important has come up.
- Never.
- I e-mail my manager to say that I'm considering pursuing a new career as a surfing instructor and not to expect me back anytime soon.
8

How does work come up in your casual conversations?
- I enjoy telling my friends and family about all the exciting things I'm doing at my job.
- I talk very little about my job when with friends.
- I complain to my friends about my job.
- My friends and I often talk about our jobs to relieve stress.
9

When I leave for the day, I feel like:
- I learned something today!
- I got so much done.
- I didn't get anything done.
- I need a drink.
10

Your husband or wife is transferred to a new position 3,000 miles away. What do you do?
- I check with my employer about opportunities within the company in the new location. If there are none, I revise my career plan accordingly and start a long-distance job search.
- I give notice and start packing.
- I can't wait to start a new career in a new city.
- I suggest a long-distance relationship since this will give me more time to work.
11

How much are you valued at work?
- I’m really not sure how I contribute to the company I work for.
- I feel included in decision-making and truly believe that my opinion matters at work.
- The people I work with treat me as an equal, even though I may have less experience.
- My position isn’t very important.
12

How do you usually feel after work?
- Often I want go out and do something fun after work.
- I don't feel too exhausted at the end of the day.
- All I want to do after work is sit.
- I have trouble sleeping on Sunday nights because I'm thinking about having to go back to work.
13

If you won or inherited a million dollars tomorrow, would you continue on the same career path?
- Definitely. I’d take a great vacation and buy a few toys, then get back to work.
- Probably not. With a financial cushion, I would likely take the time to explore my options.
- No, there are so many better ways to spend my time.
- I’m not sure.
14

How much confidence do you place in the company you work for?
- I am a business owner, I AM my company.
- I feel positive about what the company is doing, and feel that I really make a difference or contribution.
- I’m really not sure what the company stands for.
- I do not agree with the way my company does things.
15

Which best describes your energy level during the day?
- I usually feel tired during the workday.
- I often feel overwhelmed and stressed at work.
- I feel energized and productive when I'm at work.
- It takes me a little while, but once I get going, I’m on a roll!
16

The best part of work is:
- The appreciation from my boss and co-workers.
- Succeeding at a project, even if no one offers praise for my hard work.
- The hours.
- The paycheck.
17

What are your long-term career goals?
- I feel a bit stuck and unsatisfied, but I am not sure what I want to do instead.
- The idea of staying on my current career path for the rest of my life gives me the cold sweats.
- I am on a good career path, and my current job is a step along that path.

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Question Your Motives: Are you working for love or money?

The first thing I do when I arrive at the office is:

I think my co-workers are all:

How well does your job pay?

How does overtime fit into your work schedule?

If you were to lose your current job tomorrow, what would you do?

Which choice best describes your relationship with your supervisor?

You're on a week-long vacation in Acapulco. You didn't think you'd be accessible, but there's an Internet café at your hotel. How often do you check in with the office?

How does work come up in your casual conversations?

When I leave for the day, I feel like:

Your husband or wife is transferred to a new position 3,000 miles away. What do you do?

How much are you valued at work?

How do you usually feel after work?

If you won or inherited a million dollars tomorrow, would you continue on the same career path?

How much confidence do you place in the company you work for?

Which best describes your energy level during the day?

The best part of work is:

What are your long-term career goals?

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