1. I look forward to getting up in the morning and going to work.

2. I find myself talking about my work in a positive way.

3. I have time to mentor a junior colleague.

4. I don’t fear layoff or termination, as I have a portfolio of skills to draw upon.

5. I know how to network and market myself to my best advantage.

6. People often seek me out to ask career advice.

7. I’ve achieved a good balance in my life between work and play.

8. Money is not the driving force in deciding my next career move.

9. I am learning from, and enjoy working with, my team or my co-workers.

10. If self-employed, I have a network of professionals who I can turn to for advice and encouragement.

11. I feel excited about my upcoming work projects, as they engage me creatively.

12. When I face a setback at work, I am able to recover rather quickly as I have a reserve of energy and self-confidence.

13. I am self-motivated and generate much of my "to do" list at work.

14. I have a well-written, up-to-date resume.

15. I feel positive about my future job prospects.

16. I know where I’d like to be in 5 years.

17. I know where I’d like to be in 1 year.

18. I’m being compensated fairly.

19. I respect my boss.

20. I am able to deal effectively with my co-workers (or clients), even those who are difficult.

21. I know how to deal with office politics.

22. I have the training I need to do my job well.

23. I am clear about what’s important to me in a job.

24. I’m working with a company (or client) that has integrity.

25. I attend professional/trade association meetings to stay current in my field.

21-25

Wow. Congratulations, you love your work.

16-20

You’re doing well; this is a very good score.

11-15

You’re doing okay, but there's room for improvement.

6-10

Yes, there is work to do. Consider hiring a coach to move your career (and your score) forward.

0-5

You are not alone. It takes time and desire to find the right livelihood for you. Use this quiz as a starting point.