10 Soul-Searching Career Questions

Be honest…

1. Would you rather be wealthy or memorable?

2. Do you want a job that you think about after work?

3. Would you like to be the smartest person at your office?

4. At what age would you like your “Most Exciting Career Moment” to take place?

5. Could you fire your closest colleague at work?

6. If you had to quit your career and start over in a different industry, what would it be?

7. Would you rather be in demand for the depth of your expertise or the breadth of your versatility?   

8. If your dream job required you to work from 5pm to 5am (60 hours a week) for 4 years, would you do it?

9. If you could sign a 12-year, $20 million contract to pick up dog poop around your neighborhood for 60 hours a week, would you do it?

10. Would you rather be revered as a subordinate or feared as the boss?

Feel free to comment.  I’d love to hear your thoughts on these.

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Memorable
Yes
Yes
I want plenty of exciting moments
-that would be hard for me, but if it was my job, I would have to.
Hair stylist now, ultrasound technician
Both expertise and versatility
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35

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