Is Your Job Consuming Your Life?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How do you feel after a typical day of work?
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- A.
  Good, on to other things
- B.
  Like I could continue working
- C.
  Accomplished
- D.
  Tired and stressed
2.
How much time do you spend at your job?
- A.
  Less than 8 hours a day and I like it this way
- B.
  About 8 hours or less a day but I could do more
- C.
  More than 8 hours a day and not by choice
- D.
  More than 8 hours a day but because I want to
3.
What career goal is next on your list?
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- A.
  To get promoted
- B.
  To get a raise and to do the best I can in my current role
- C.
  To change to a different career field that has less stress
- D.
  To work less hours, I'm more focused on other areas of my life currently
4.
How do you feel about still being in your current job in next year?
- A.
  I'd be happy with that
- B.
  I feel like I'd be stressed and unhappy
- C.
  I'd prefer less responsibility
- D.
  Not going to happen, I need more than I have now
5.
What reason would you be most likely to work overtime in your current job?
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- A.
  To work towards getting promoted
- B.
  To make some extra money
- C.
  Because I want to in order to do the best that I can
- D.
  Because it's an expectation or I have to in order to get the job done
6.
What are your responsibilities outside of work like?
- A.
  I have family, hobbies and community activities that keep me busy
- B.
  I don't have time for anything other than work
- C.
  Not much so I could add more to my plate
- D.
  I don't have much, work is my main responsibility
7.
How often do you think about work when you aren't there?
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- A.
  I don't
- B.
  Not much but I wouldn't mind more responsibility
- C.
  I'll have ideas while I'm at home or thoughts about a project I'm working on
- D.
  Too much, I even dream of work sometimes... you could possibly call them nightmares
8.
Your boss ask you to do something that isn't part of your regular job duties. How do you respond?
- A.
  No problem, I'm happy to do more and learn something new
- B.
  I don't really mind and do the best that I can
- C.
  I don't really have a choice and I complain the whole time I'm doing it
- D.
  Um, no. I don't have the time or desire to do that
9.
What goals do you have for yourself for the next 5 years?
- A.
  To figure out ways to stress less and be happy
- B.
  I want to focus more on my family, hobbies and community activities
- C.
  I want have more responsibility at my job and a career I'm proud of
- D.
  To do the best I can at my current job and see how far I can go and how much I can accomplish

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your job is consuming your life, but it's a good thing
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Right now you are very focused on your job, but for good reason. You may want to get a promotion, maybe you just started at a new job or you could be saving up to make a large purchase. Whatever the reason, your job is the center of your life right now, but that's actually a good thing. If you want to accomplish the goals you have for yourself now is the time. Or if you just love what you do and you have the time to do it, then go for it! Sometimes being super focused on work is a good thing. Don't overdo it however, there will come a time when work is no longer what needs to be your main focus in life. But for now, do the best you can and see how much you can accomplish.
2.
Your job is consuming your life, and it's not a good thing
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You have been feeling the results of job burnout. You've been stressed, overworked, you've lost motivation, you feel like you're just clocking in and clocking out and you just don't feel excited about your job anymore. There was a time when you were excited, when you loved your job or at least enjoyed it. Now, things are different. Maybe things have changed or maybe you've changed? Or maybe you just need a break. Everyone needs to work to support themselves but don't allow work to take over your life. You still have other responsibilities like family, friends, health, taking care of your home and your community. If you spend all your time focused on your job, how will you make sure other aspects of your life are functioning?
3.
Your job is not consuming your life, and you're happy with that
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You are in a place in life where work is not your number one priority. Maybe you have a young family or maybe you're retired. Or maybe it's just time for you to take some time for yourself? No matter what the reasoning, you are glad that you don't have a job that is consuming your life. That doesn't mean whatever you do isn't important or that you aren't as focused on work as much as you should be, it just means that in this season of your life, work is not the number one priority. This can be for many reasons but it's actually a healthy thing. There is a time for work and a time for play. Sometimes you just need to focus more on other things outside of work. Enjoy this season of your life because there will possibly come a time when work becomes a bigger priority again.
4.
Your job is not consuming your life, but you kinda wish it was
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You actually wouldn't mind having a job that required more focus in your life right now. Maybe you've got the extra time or you want some extra cash? Or maybe you just want to be challenged more. Either way you are ready to take the next step in your career. That could mean a promotion, more hours, a career change or many other things. The main thing is that you are ready to focus more on your job and less on other aspects of your life. Sometimes that is exactly what you need to do.