Do you believe you would earn more money in your first year on your own? Probably earn much more 5 Probably earn a little more 4 Probably earn the same 3 Probably earn a little less 2 Probably earn a lot less 1 Do you believe you would earn more money in later years on your own? Much more 5 A little more 4 The same 3 A little less 2 A lot less 1 In general, how organized are you? Very organized 5 Above average 4 Average 3 Not very organized 2 Disorganized 1 How important is security to you? The only thing that matters to me is my freedom 5 I’m okay, I know I can always get by 4 I’ll be scared till the money starts rolling in 3 I’d want $10,000 in the bank before I’d consider a change 2 I would freak out with no salary 1 Can you tolerate doing errands and other support tasks? I’d jump at the chance to leave the office and buy paper clips 5 It might be fun temporarily 4 Don’t love it, but I’ll live 3 It will be a problem, maybe I can get my Mom to help 2 I’d probably go nuts 1 How much trouble do you have with the people you report to? They are ruining my life. 5 Serious problems 4 Usual stuff/minor problems 3 My boss is no problem 2 My boss is an asset 1 How much will you miss feedback from colleagues? I will still have a network of colleagues I can rely on. 5 It will take more effort, but I have people I can call 4 I’ll be okay. I have one person I can call. 3 I need to develop new network 2 I’ll be lost with no one around 1 How much will you miss your colleagues socially? It will be a relief to have fewer people to deal with. 5 I’ll still be able to see them anytime I want to 4 I’ll have to make an effort to see people, but I’ll be okay 3 I’ll be lonely. Who will I have lunch with? 2 I’ll have to go into therapy 1 Will you have more free time in your solo position? Much more free time 5 A little more free time 4 No change 3 A little less free time 2 A lot less free time 1 How will going solo affect your relationship with your family or partner? Greatly improve 5 Improve somewhat 4 No change 3 Create some problems 2 Greatly impair 1 Have you considered other jobs that would give you the changes you want without going out on your own? I already have the best job in my field. I still need to go out on my own. 5 I have been in a few jobs in my area; I believe I will have to go solo. 4 I have looked at a few possible positions, but they are not appealing. 3 I heard about one job I might like, but I don’t think I have the energy to apply for it 2 I don’t know what’s out there 1 Have you spoken to other people in your field who have gone out on their own? I have spoken to more than four people, and they have all managed to survive 5 I’ve spoken to two or three people, and I learned some helpful stuff 4 I have one friend who has gone out on her own, and she’s done well 3 I’ve only spoken briefly to one person. I don’t have any free time to make calls 2 I haven’t spoken to anyone who has done it 1 Are you good at the core skill you plan to take out on your own? I’m as good as anyone in the business 5 I’m very good 4 I’m just about average 3 I’m okay, but I need more experience. 2 I was hoping you wouldn’t ask that question. 1 Can you market yourself effectively? I’ve already spent five months building up contacts and leads for work after I leave my job 5 For the past month, I have been letting people know I will need referrals when I go solo 4 I have a few friends who will help me get work when I’m on my own 3 I have a few ideas about things I can do when I am out on my own 2 I can’t bring myself to telephone people 1 Do you have a spouse, parents or savings you can fall back on? My partner/parent is an investment banker. No sweat. 5 We could live on my partner’s income if we cut back on our expenses 4 We would be in serious trouble without the money I bring in 3 I have $3,000 in the bank, so I would be okay for a month 2 No savings/no spouse, my parents are hippies in India 1 Total Score: _______ Scoring: Total the numbers for each of your answers. A score of more than 50 means you’re ready to take the plunge. The higher the number, the more ready you are. Below 50 means you are not ready to take the leap. If you’re still interested, go over the items where you scored low, and which should give you insights from the higher-ranked answers. Don’t forget…there is nothing wrong with needing security and structure.
Self Employment Decision Test
We want everything, but we can’t have everything. We want the financial and professional security of a good job but we also want a work situation where we can set our own goals and not be supervised to death.
Making choices is so hard because the process can trigger inner conflict. Which part of me should I listen to, the part that needs security or the part that thrives on freedom? It also stirs up questions of identity. Am I an entrepreneur or more of a corporate type, a homebody or an adventurer, or none of the above?
This questionnaire can help you with those difficult options. While you are working on them, try to forget the big issues: Do I want to commit? Do I want to leave my job? Focus on your actual experiences and feelings. Sometimes the soul knows when the mind doesn’t, but you have to play tricks on yourself to get your mind out of the way.
Should I Leave My Safe Job To Strike Out On My Own?
