You spend at least eight hours a day on the job, and these days, probably more. Do you still enjoy it? Do you look forward to going to work every day? If you don't, you may need to consider making a change. We all know people who have happily found a compatible, lifelong profession and others who just can't seem to settle on one career path. Where do you fall on this spectrum? Take our quiz and find out.

1. Which statement best describes your overall attitude about your career?
   • Without work, I'd feel empty and my life would be meaningless.
   • What career? I only work to pay the bills.
   • My career is a fulfilling part of my life. I derive a great deal of satisfaction and enjoyment from my work, as I do from other parts of my life.
   • I don't like to limit myself to one "career." I've done a lot of different kinds of work, but I haven't found anything I'd commit to for the long haul.
2. If you were to lose your current job tomorrow, what would you do?
   • Probably go into a deep depression characterized by feelings of total worthlessness.
   • I'd be glad because I'm bored with this job already.
   • Initially, I'd feel disappointed. But then I'd assess my options, activate my professional network and launch a full-scale job search.
   • It would depend on how I felt about that particular job. If things were becoming routine, I'd actually be relieved it was over.
3. How would you characterize your career plan?
   • It's written in stone. I never deviate from the steps I've outlined in minute detail and I don't let anything – or anybody – get in the way of achieving my professional goals.
   • I don't really have a career plan because that would require a level of dedication I just don't feel.
   • My career plan is like an unfinished painting within an established framework. I know where I'd like to go, but I'm open-minded and flexible about how best to get there.
   • My "plan" is to preserve my freedom as much as possible and not get stuck on a stifling track where there are no surprises.
4. What's your attitude about having to work overtime?
   • I love it! The more, the better. I'm usually so wrapped up in what I'm doing that I end up staying after hours anyway.
   • What a drag! It's bad enough that I have to be at work during the normal hours of operation.
   • I accept it as an inevitable and occasionally necessary part of today's workplace. I try to keep it manageable though, so that it doesn't upset the balance between work and the rest of my life.
   • Overtime means the job is getting too serious – it makes me feel confined and want to look for an escape.
5. Which choice best describes your relationship with your supervisor?
   • I want her job. Then I want her supervisor's job
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   • He actually expects me to do my job and like it.
   • My supervisor is my mentor and trusted advisor as well as a capable manager. We work well together.
   • As long as my boss understands that I might move on to the next job tomorrow, we get along fine.
6. Which of the following best describes your relationships with your coworkers?
   • If they can help me advance in my career, I cultivate a close professional relationship. But sometimes I worry that newcomers might be aiming for my job.
   • I can't relate to the ones who are really into their jobs. But there are a few people I like because we all complain about how boring our jobs are.
   • I generally like the people I work with and enjoy collaborating with them. I'm fortunate to be a mentor to a handful of junior-level employees.
   • Since this job isn't a long-term thing, I don't bother to learn much about my coworkers.
7. A coworker takes full credit for a project on which you did the majority of the work. As a result, she, not you, will be considered for a promotion to a higher-paying, more prestigious position. How do you handle this situation?
   • I would consult with an attorney about my options for redress. At the very least, I would send a letter directly to the CEO and request a meeting to air my grievances.
   • I'd let her have the promotion – although I could use the extra cash, I really don't want the additional responsibilities.
   • I'd request a private meeting with my immediate supervisor and explain my role in the project. If my coworker got the promotion anyway, I'd try to get over the episode and move on.
   • I've been considering a career change anyway, so ultimately it doesn't matter.
8. You make a mistake on a project. Another member of your work team corrects it. How do you react?
   • I lie awake at night obsessing about the possibility that my boss will find out about the error. I try to monitor my coworker at meetings so that if she starts to mention the mistake to our boss or anyone else, I can interrupt and change the subject.
   • Since I'm not crazy about my job, I tend to make mistakes fairly often, and I'm used to other people fixing them.
   • I thank my coworker for catching the error, then analyze what went wrong in the process so I can try to make sure it doesn't happen again.
   • The mistake is probably a sign that it's time to look for another job that stimulates and engages me more.
9. You're in an accident and sustain an injury that prevents you from working for six months. How do you handle this situation?
   • I can't not work, so I hire a personal assistant to type my e-mails and handle paperwork. I attend meetings by phone, call clients regularly, check my voicemail five times a day and pester my doctor to let me return to work after three months.
   • Even though I'm in pain, I'm kind of happy about the turn of events. Now there's no pressure to perform or move up the ranks. I can just relax and catch up on daytime TV.
   • I focus on recovery so that I can eventually return to my normal lifestyle, including work. In the meantime, I enjoy a few books I've been meaning to read, and check in with the office once a week to stay in the loop.
   • I'm fascinated with physical therapy as a career choice and decide not to return to my old job.
10. Your partner is transferred to a new position 3,000 miles away. What do you do?
    • I suggest a long-distance relationship since this will give me more time to work.
    • I can get another job anywhere. I give notice and start packing.
    • This relationship is more important to me than a specific job. I check with my employer about opportunities within the company in the new location. If there are none, I revise my career plan accordingly and start a long-distance job search.
    • I've been at this job awhile and I'm ready for something new. This might be a good time to change careers … or go back to school … or start my own business … or join a dot-com … or do some traveling.

Quiz Answers:

If most of your answers were:

A: Be careful – that's not the best grade on this quiz. In fact, too many A's may mean you have an unhealthy obsession for your job. Does the term "workaholic" ring any bells? You tend to put work before everything else, including normal relationships with others and even your own well-being. Because you often focus on the job to the exclusion of everything else, you're at a real risk for burnout. You also may alienate your boss and others you are trying to impress by being too competitive; teamwork requires shining the spotlight on others, and, on occasion, admitting you're wrong. Develop a hobby, set aside time to socialize and relax. You'll find that it actually pays off professionally. You'll have more energy and creativity at work if you lead a balanced life.

B: You're at the opposite extreme of the A type. In fact, you have very little interest in – or passion for – the work you've chosen. It might be a good idea to re-evaluate your goals and aspirations. What do you really want to do with your life? What are your major talents and strengths? What's your idea of the perfect job? What matters most to you? If you can answer these questions honestly, you'll be able to determine what sort of job best aligns with your core values and abilities. Then you can begin to chart a more satisfying career path and find work you can really love.

C: Congratulations! You've been fortunate enough to find a career that's rewarding and fulfilling. You're passionate about your work without crossing the line into obsession. You have a healthy outlook that will enable you to weather job-related setbacks with equanimity, and you've been able to achieve a balance between work and your personal life. The fact that you have a clear career path enables you to acquire new skills while advancing professionally.

D: It's the first letter in "dilettante," which is what you tend to be when it comes to your professional life. You are most likely ambitious and multitalented, but have trouble settling down because it means forgoing other choices. This isn't necessarily a bad quality – many people change careers several times throughout their lives – but you should try to make sure these switches in direction are based on careful thought and consideration rather than impulse. Perhaps you're reluctant to commit to one job or career because you haven't prioritized your talents and preferences. Ask basic questions: Do I like to work with people or am I happier with solitary pursuits? Do I have a knack for mathematics, science, languages, music, art or sales? Could my interest in a particular field lead to a career or merely a hobby? Can I make money at this? Do I want to do this work 40 or more hours a week? Finding the answers to these questions is the first step toward committing to a career choice.