Career Values Quiz

What are some possible reasons why people end up in careers that don’t satisfy all their values?

• Some sacrifices may not become immediately apparent

• They are not aware of the personal and spiritual sacrifices involved

• They only consider the financial and emotional rewards of a career

• All of the above

Why might a college professor hesitate to change careers even if teaching doesn’t satisfy her creative side?

• She has invested many years in education

• The job market is bleak

• She wants to become a dancer

• She has three children to support

What does the author suggest as a way to make amends for the values lacking in a career?

• Find after-hours activities

• Move to a different city

• Change jobs

• Start a business

What after-hours activity did Daniel take up to satisfy his need for power?

• Become a Little League coach

• Invest in real estate

• Join a community theater group

• Start a business

What after-hours activity did Maria take up to satisfy her need for recognition and aesthetics?

• Join a community theater group

• Become a Little League coach

• Invest in real estate

• Start a business

What did Rodrigo do to address the low pay and insecurity in his job?

• Study about investments and real estate

• Invest in real estate

• Join a community theater group

• Become a Little League coach

What is the author's suggestion for those who feel their job doesn’t satisfy all their values?

• Quit the job immediately

• Move to a different country

• Find after-hours activities to fill in the gaps

• Stay in the job and be miserable

What is the main reason why some people stay in jobs that don’t satisfy all their values?

• They are afraid of change

• They are not aware of their values

• They are financially dependent on the job

• They are not qualified for other jobs

What is the significance of the windfall Rodrigo received from his grandmother?

• It allowed him to quit his job

• It helped him invest in real estate

• It allowed him to start a business

• It made him feel secure in his job

What is the main message of the text?

• People should quit their jobs if they are not satisfied

• After-hours activities can help fulfill values lacking in a job

• Financial rewards are the only important aspect of a job

• People should never invest in real estate