- The last time you got a promotion you were pleased with was
In your current position at your last review
In your current company within the last two years
In the last five years
In your dreams
- If you were asked to describe your current boss, which of the following words most closely capture him/her?
Best boss ever
OK
Difficult, little direction
Has the charisma of a wet noodle
- How clear are your responsibilities in your current position?
Very clear outline of responsibilities and expectations
Some responsibilities and expectations are clear
No boundaries at all; make things up along the way
Are you kidding?
- Everyone
tries his/her best to be polite and civil at work. Are you the same
cooperative self when you get home from work or are you tired,
irritable and hard to live with?
I am rarely irritable, considering we all have good and bad days.
Some irritability recently
Tired, irritable and hard to live with
I love to be irritable and don't mind irritating my family
- Does your contribution at work make a difference in the company?
Absolutely, My job is important
My work contributes at some level
Not really
I think my position could be eliminated
- Do you know what you would like to be doing in your career?
I am doing exactly what I want to be doing
I have many ideas but can't seem to narrow them down
Yes, and this isn't it
I've never known what I've wanted to do
- It's Sunday evening. How do you feel about going to work tomorrow?
I really enjoy most of what I do and like the people work with
I can take it or leave it
I have the bottle of Tylenol out already in anticipation of another week of insanity
Hate, loathe, despise and abominate
- In the past year, have you been having thoughts of leaving the company? Have you perhaps sent out some resumes?
No
I've just started thinking of a change but haven't done anything about it yet
Yes
I should have left the company a week after I got the job
- When
you think of leaving your current position, do you get fearful because
you are too old to change, don't have the right education or
experience, or feel there isn't the right job for you elsewhere?
No. I am confident I can make a successful career change
I may experience some fear but will eventually make the move
Yes. Fear has kept me from trying to leave
Reality is reality. No one else will hire me. I'm a loser.
- When I suggest a new approach to a project or a current method of operation
Management is receptive to my ideas and encourages them
Management listens to some of my ideas but hasn't implemented any
I have learned to keep it to myself. No one pays any attention
The management philosophy of this company is simple: Do it their way. Period!
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Your Score
Below 27 Points
You are dissatisfied. Examine your options. It might be time to move. Develop a plan to change your position within the
company and for seeking a position elsewhere.
30 to 43 Points
You are coping (for now). Clarify your goals and reassess your priorities.
45 to 50 Points
High job satisfaction. Congratulations!
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