Quiz
1. To me, home is...
- Where the heart is. There's nowhere else I'd rather be.
- A great place to live, but I wouldn't want to be there every minute of the day.
- A home base, but I'd climb the walls if I were home all day long.
2. When I see a pile of dishes in the sink, I...
- Roll my eyes and walk out of the kitchen.
- Roll up my sleeves and immediately grab a sponge.
- Feel incredibly guilty.
3. Most of my friends are...
- People from outside work.
- A mix of coworkers and others.
- Mostly friends from work.
4. In a work setting, I like to...
- Break up the day with coffee breaks and water cooler chats.
- Stay focused on the task at hand.
- Have colleagues visit my work station for long talks.
5. As a worker, I'd describe myself as...
- Working best as part of a team.
- Independent and self-motivated.
- Motivated, but in need of a nudge now and then.
6. When it comes to job performance feedback, I need...
- Very little. I'm my own best/worst critic.
- A "nice job!" now and then.
- Lots of feedback and critical support.
7. As a communicator, I prefer...
- Phone. I need to hear another voice.
- Face-to-face contact. Nothing beats up close and personal.
- Email. It's fast, practical, and convenient.
1. To me, home is...
A home base, but I'd climb the walls if I were home all day long.
2. When I see a pile of dishes in the sink, I...
Feel incredibly guilty.
3. Most of my friends are...
Mostly friends from work.
4. In a work setting, I like to...
Have colleagues visit my work station for long talks.
5. As a worker, I'd describe myself as...
Motivated, but in need of a nudge now and then.
6. When it comes to job performance feedback, I need...
Lots of feedback and critical support.
7. As a communicator, I prefer...
Face-to-face contact. Nothing beats up close and personal.
Based on your work style, you're a strong candidate for work-from-home opportunities.
You may face extra challenges and perhaps feel socially isolated while working at home, but it still may be the answer for you.
Don't give up your day job too quickly! You'd probably go crazy being "home alone."