We spend most of our “awake” hours at a job and for many people that is 40-60 hours or more a week! Shouldn’t we enjoy what we do for a living?

Take this quiz and see if you are living your “right livelihood”.


1. I love my job!

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Rarely

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Always

2. I get so absorbed in my projects that I totally lose track of time.

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3. I have a sense of a “vocational calling” and I am pursuing it.

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4. I envision a positive future for my career/in my occupation.

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5. I feel energized at the end of my work day.

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6. My work is meaningful.

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7. I am encouraged to be creative and innovative in my job.

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8. I feel I make an important contribution to my organization/company.

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9. I really like the people I work with.

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10. I believe I am doing the work I was “born to do”.

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11. My job enables me to do what I do best.

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12. I am happy with my pay, benefits and work schedule.

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13. My work environment is just right for me.

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14. At my job I have both encouragement and opportunities for professional growth.

Never

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