Workaholic-More and more people are thinking they live for work. Unlike people who simply works very hard, which, quite frankly, is most of us, workaholics never ever punch out. They always feel like they are on the clock, 24/7, physically, mentally and emotionally working. So see where you fit in and take the workaholic test below. Use to results to see if it's time for you to make some changes.
Instructions:Base your answers on your actual current work situation. Then click the "score" button for an interpretation of your Workaholic Test score.
1)
I prefer to do most things myself rather than ask for help.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
2)
I get very impatient when I have to wait for someone else or when something takes too long, such as long, slow moving lines.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
3)
I seem to be in a hurry and racing against the clock.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
4)
I get irritated when I am interrupted while I am in the middle of something.
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5)
I stay busy and keep many 'irons in the fire'.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
6)
I find myself doing two or three things at one time, such as eating lunch and writing a memo while talking on the phone.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
7)
I overcommit myself by biting off more than I can chew.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
8)
I feel guilty when I am not working on something.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
9)
It is important that I see the concrete results of what I do.
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10)
I am more interested in the final results of my work than in the process.
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11)
Things just never seem to move fast enough or get done fast enough for me.
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12)
I lose my temper when things don't go my way or work out to suit me.
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13)
I ask the same question, without realizing it, after I've already been given the answer.
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14)
I spend a lot of time mentally planning future events, while tuning out the here and now.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
15)
I find myself continuing to work after my coworkers have called it quits.
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16)
I get angry when people don't meet my standards of perfection.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
17)
I get upset when I am in situations where I cannot be in control.
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18)
I tend to put myself under pressure with selfimposed conditions.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
19)
It is hard for me to relax when I'm not working.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
20)
I spend more time working than socializing with friends, on hobbies or on leisure activities.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
21)
I dive into projects to get a head start before all the phases have been finalized.
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22)
I get upset with myself for making even the smallest mistake.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
23)
I put more thought, time and energy into my work than I do into my relationships with friends and loved ones.
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24)
I forget, ignore or minimize important family celebrations such as birthdays, reunions, anniversaries or holidays.
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25)
I make important decisions before I have all the facts and have a chance to think them through thoroughly.
Never True Sometimes True Often True Always True
Scoring:
0-25 (you're pretty normal)
26-45 (working your way up the workaholic ladder)
46+ (you're a workaholic)
If you're a workaholic, you can't stop thinking about work. Work issues distract you from relationships and those thoughts speed through your mind as you lie in bed at night. A part of you is always longing to get back to work. Nothing - not eating, socializing, sleeping - is as satisfying.
Here's a good way to think of it: An ordinary hard worker will be on the job, thinking about shopping with friends. A workaholic will be out shopping with friends, but will be thinking nonstop about work.
