Your career consumes a significant portion of your waking life. Whether it energizes or drains you, whether it aligns with your values or conflicts with them—these questions help you assess where you stand professionally.
Assessing Satisfaction
How satisfied am I with my current work, on a scale of 1-10?
Provide an overall rating, then examine the components: the work itself, your colleagues, compensation, growth opportunities, work-life balance.
What do I enjoy most about my work?
Identify the aspects that energize you. These are clues to what you should seek more of.
What do I enjoy least?
Name the drains. Can they be minimized, delegated, or eliminated?
Assessing Alignment
Does my work align with my values?
Compare your stated values with how you spend your work hours. Where are the gaps?
Am I using my strengths?
Work that leverages your natural abilities tends to be more satisfying and successful. Are you in a role that fits your strengths?
Looking Forward
Where does my current trajectory lead?
If you continue as you are, where will you be in five years? Ten? Is that where you want to go?
What would need to change for my work to feel more meaningful?
Identify the specific changes—in role, environment, or approach—that would increase your sense of purpose.
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