Oct 9

Oct 9 Think About It Thursday - Which Employee Are You?

How you operate in the workforce has a lot to do with your environment; your boss' work style; the passion you have for what you do; and/or your desire to elevate. Here's a little reflection quiz to analyze what your working style is.

A's = 3 points

B's = 2 points

C's = 1 point

Add 'em as you go, and see the end for your results :)

Photo from EStyle's Reality Show "Running With Heels" - 3 employees of "Marie Claire" with completely different work styles — Photo from EStyle's Reality Show "Running With Heels" - 3 employees of "Marie Claire" with completely different work styles

1. It's Tuesday and you have been assigned a huge project that is due by 7pm Friday evening. What's more your style?

A) I Probably Won't Say anything to my boss - just deliver the project on time

B) I would wait until they asked about the project before updating them. it's not due until friday.

C) I Send Auto-Updates Daily to My Boss

2. You get the project, but realize there are a few clauses in the instructions that you don't exactly understand. What do you do?

A) Google it. I'll figure it out.

B) Email a trusted co-worker and ask them to interpret what that information means.

C) Set up a meeting with the supervisor who assigned the project just to get some clarity.

3. It's 7:30pm on Friday. You're up for a promotion and your boss is still there working - so are your competitors and other co-workers. You still have work to do but you planned to be at your friend's birthday party by 9:30pm, and need to leave now to make it on time. What do you do?

A) Go home and prep for a good time. It's 7:30 pm for Christ's sake.

B) Pop my head into my boss/supervisor's office and ask if there's anything they need from me/if it's ok for me leave

C) Is this really a question? Call my friend and tell them I'll be late.

4. Your supervisor invites you and your co-workers to their house Sunday dinner. You are BEAT from a trying week and just want to watch football at home. What move are you likely to make?

A) I'll RSVP yes, but call the day of and say "I'm sick. Sorry I can't make it"

B) Show up to the dinner, but dip out a little early to catch the game. My supervisor should understand.

C) Show up with a bottle of wine, a dish, and a line of jokes prepared. Let's do this!

5. You and your significant other break up over the weekend. You come back to the office that Monday in a weird head space. Your supervisor is making their rounds in the office, stops by your office and asks "How are ya today?!"

A) You immediately open up about your break up, and how down in the dumps you are!

B) Smile, and say "fine thanks!" and then confide in my closest co-worker friend.

C) Just grin and bear it. It's nobody's business how I'm feeling.

Results

15 -12 points = "The Bare Minimalist"

The good news about being a "bare minimalist" is that you probably have an amazing social life. You play hard! But let me start by asking, are you sure you're in the right work place or field for that matter? It seems you lack dedication and commitment to continue to climb or progress at work. Your style is to do what is in the terms of your contract. You are content with the level you're on, and wish to do nothing more and maybe even a little less. You definitely don't hold back and you beat to rhythm of your own drum.

11 - 8 points = "The Tightrope Walker"

You walk a fine line between the "over-achiever" and the "bare minimalist." Chances are you have a great work-life balance. You're seemingly, somewhat interested in the work you're doing. You don't let any aspect of your life consume the other.

7 - 5 points = "The Gunner"

Your eyes are on the prize! There's no doubt about it. You're the "go to" guy. Your work definitely doesn't go unnoticed. You are a hardworker, diligent, and you're doing everything you promised you would do during your interview. The question now is, are you doing too much? Analyze: 1) your health 2) how you come off to co-workers and peers 3) your social life... if it even exists.