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Job Satisfaction Quiz:
How Satisfied Are You with Your Job?
A Quintessential Careers Quiz

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

Does this job-seeker's scenario sound similar to yours? Jamie once loved his job and the accomplishments he achieved in it. But as time went by, the work began to get repetitive, and on more than one occasion he was either promised a promotion and never received it or was simply passed over for a promotion. He began pining for the weekends and dreading Sunday evenings. His attitude toward his job and employer turned sour. He often felt tired and uninspired. Yet he stayed on the job because the pay was good and the job market poor.

It is fairly obvious that Jamie was dissatisfied with his job, but the bigger issue is -- when did it turn from something he really enjoyed to a chore? We spend the vast majority of our lives working, and while it won't all be wonderful and satisfying, we need to make changes before we hit a point of no return -- when our dissatisfaction begins a downward spiral of missed promotions, increased sick days, poor performance evaluations, and lost salary increases.

How satisfied are you with your job? Take the quiz.

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Instructions: Score each statement on how closely it resembles your current situation, attitudes, and feelings.

I have been passed up at least once for a promotion in the past few years.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I spend parts of my day daydreaming about a better job.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I find much of my job repetitive and boring.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I am mentally and/or physically exhausted at the end of a day at work.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I feel that my job has little impact on the success of the company.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I have an increasingly bad attitude toward my job, boss, and employer.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I am no longer given the resources I need to successfully do my job.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I am not being used to my full capabilities.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I have received no better than "fair" evaluations recently.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I feel as though my boss and employer have let me down.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I often feel overworked and overwhelmed.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I am frequently stressed out at work.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I live for weekends and days away from the job.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I find myself negatively comparing my situation to my peers.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I feel my bad days at work outweigh the good ones.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I often experience a sensation of time standing still when I am at work.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I have been told that I am becoming a more cynical person.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I feel as though my employer has broken promises about my future with the organization.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I have lost sight of my career goals and aspirations.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I no longer feel valued for my work.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Don't forget to check out our entire collection of Tests and Quizzes for Job-Seekers.

Questions about some of the terminology used in this quiz? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.

Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers, one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of Quintessential Careers Press, including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter, QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his personal Website or reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com.

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Job Satisfaction Quiz: How Satisfied Are You with Your Job? A Quintessential Careers Quiz

Job Satisfaction Quiz:
How Satisfied Are You with Your Job?
A Quintessential Careers Quiz