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1. How to Tell If Your Job Sucks

For each question, select the answer which best describes your job, and add up your points at the end to determine how good your job is.

Rise and Shine

  1. It’s still dark outside when I get up (5 points)
  2. The room has a faint hint of dawn’s light when my alarm goes off (3)
  3. I am the master of my own schedule (0)

Leisure

  1. I try to go to the restroom (even if I don’t need to) more than three times in one hour to pass the time (5)
  2. I have occasionally thought about going to the restroom (even if I don’t need to) while at work in order to escape boredom (3)
  3. I only use the restroom at scheduled break-times and never even think of taking unscheduled breaks(3)

Climate Control

  1. The Mohave desert are probably cooler than my job location (5)
  2. I can survive with a tank top or short sleeves (3)
  3. I usually wear a light cardigan to fight the chill (1)

Paraphernalia

  1. My job requires a sunhat, Gatorade, Windex, pruning shears, tools or other cleaning/maintenance supplies (10)
  2. I bring nothing because a monkey could do my job (5)
  3. My job requires Critical Thinking skills so I usually just bring a blackberry, laptop, and/ or a pen (0)

Compensation

  1. Uncle Sam would pay me more to stay home and watch TV (10)
  2. I make less than the national average for my job title ( 5)
  3. I am able to live comfortable fulfilling life on my salary (0)

Insurance/ Planning for the Future

  1. “I’m probably not contagious”, or “It’ll probably go away” or “Grab the duct tape and aspirin, I hope we don’t have to amputate this time” (25)
  2. “Top Ramen and Waffles again, we have to the deductible this month” (10)
  3. “Thank goodness I had my insurance card with me, otherwise I might have had to fill out extra paperwork” (0)

Attire

  1. My work attire comes with a name tag and rubber soled shoes (5)
  2. My work attire is pretty casual (3)
  3. My work attire is formal and/or business casual (0)

Food

  1. “I thought I had a tic tac in here somewhere, oh well”(10)
  2. “Where’s the taco truck?” (3)
  3. “Should I have one martini or two?” (0)

Regarding The Boss

  1. ” You’re lucky I’m on parole this month” or “Where is my concealed carry permit” or “If I wear sunglasses, maybe he/she won’t know it’s me” (10)
  2. “Has he/she ever heard of fa-breeze” (5)
  3. “My boss is usually tough but fair” (0)

Internal Fraternization

  1. “No means no”, “It’s never as good as the first time”, “I really need this promotion”, “put that camera away” or “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas (25)
  2. “Is he/she checking out my junk?” (5)
  3. “Maintaining cordial and professional relationships with colleagues is the key to success” (0)

Bonus

  • My job requires holding a sign and standing on a sidewalk ( 100 points)

Your Results:

0-15= A+ : You are just too legit to quit, you lucky duck

15-45= C-: Consider quitting, you’re better off selling stuff on eBay or Craigslist

50-100 F : See ya! Go home, and let Uncle Sam spring for the donuts from now on. You don’t have to take it anymore

Over 100 F-: Consider a life of crime( just kidding) , 3 hots and a cot

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2. How to Tell If Your Job Sucks

For each question, select the answer which best describes your job, and add up your points at the end to determine how good your job is.

Rise and Shine

  1. It’s still dark outside when I get up (5 points)
  2. The room has a faint hint of dawn’s light when my alarm goes off (3)
  3. I am the master of my own schedule (0)

Leisure

  1. I try to go to the restroom (even if I don’t need to) more than three times in one hour to pass the time (5)
  2. I have occasionally thought about going to the restroom (even if I don’t need to) while at work in order to escape boredom (3)
  3. I only use the restroom at scheduled break-times and never even think of taking unscheduled breaks(3)

Climate Control

  1. The Mohave desert are probably cooler than my job location (5)
  2. I can survive with a tank top or short sleeves (3)
  3. I usually wear a light cardigan to fight the chill (1)

Paraphernalia

  1. My job requires a sunhat, Gatorade, Windex, pruning shears, tools or other cleaning/maintenance supplies (10)
  2. I bring nothing because a monkey could do my job (5)
  3. My job requires Critical Thinking skills so I usually just bring a blackberry, laptop, and/ or a pen (0)

Compensation

  1. Uncle Sam would pay me more to stay home and watch TV (10)
  2. I make less than the national average for my job title ( 5)
  3. I am able to live comfortable fulfilling life on my salary (0)

Insurance/ Planning for the Future

  1. “I’m probably not contagious”, or “It’ll probably go away” or “Grab the duct tape and aspirin, I hope we don’t have to amputate this time” (25)
  2. “Top Ramen and Waffles again, we have to the deductible this month” (10)
  3. “Thank goodness I had my insurance card with me, otherwise I might have had to fill out extra paperwork” (0)

Attire

  1. My work attire comes with a name tag and rubber soled shoes (5)
  2. My work attire is pretty casual (3)
  3. My work attire is formal and/or business casual (0)

Food

  1. “I thought I had a tic tac in here somewhere, oh well”(10)
  2. “Where’s the taco truck?” (3)
  3. “Should I have one martini or two?” (0)

Regarding The Boss

  1. ” You’re lucky I’m on parole this month” or “Where is my concealed carry permit” or “If I wear sunglasses, maybe he/she won’t know it’s me” (10)
  2. “Has he/she ever heard of fa-breeze” (5)
  3. “My boss is usually tough but fair” (0)

Internal Fraternization

  1. “No means no”, “It’s never as good as the first time”, “I really need this promotion”, “put that camera away” or “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas (25)
  2. “Is he/she checking out my junk?” (5)
  3. “Maintaining cordial and professional relationships with colleagues is the key to success” (0)

Bonus

  • My job requires holding a sign and standing on a sidewalk ( 100 points)

Your Results:

0-15= A+ : You are just too legit to quit, you lucky duck

15-45= C-: Consider quitting, you’re better off selling stuff on eBay or Craigslist

50-100 F : See ya! Go home, and let Uncle Sam spring for the donuts from now on. You don’t have to take it anymore

Over 100 F-: Consider a life of crime( just kidding) , 3 hots and a cot

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