Should You Quit Your Job? + Quiz

If you’re looking for a ‘should I quit my job quiz’ then you’re in the right place.

As someone who worked in education for a number of years and quit my job, I know what it’s like to:

• Invest years of time, and effort, before realizing that it’s not a field I want to be in
• Go to work every day not feeling fulfilled, or happy

Below, you’ll find three multiple-choice questions, which will direct you towards quiz results.

These results will tell you whether you should:

a) Quit your job soon
b) Make it a goal
c) Whether you should stick it out (for now, at least)

So, let’s jump in – the simplest, most effective ‘Should I Quit My job Quiz‘ you’ll ever find!

Only 3 Questions: The Best ‘Should I Quit My Job? Quiz’

1. How would you best describe your level of job satisfaction (if any) you get from this job?

a) I rarely, if ever, enjoy it
b) I enjoy it sometimes
c) I enjoy it quite a bit
d) I really dislike it

2. What would be your main reason for considering whether or not to quit this job?

a) The pay not being enough to live off of
b) I’m unhappy in this field
c) The commute/schedule/hours don’t align with the lifestyle I want
d) The job is stressful
e) Bad boss/coworkers
f) I feel more interested in another field

3. Picture yourself in 10 years from now, waking up in the morning to go to this job. What thoughts or feelings come to mind when you have that picture in your head?

a) Not particularly thrilled, but not depressed either. It is what it is!
b) That would be ok. I wouldn’t lose sleep knowing I could be there the rest of my life.
c) Awful, that’s a daunting and depressing thought
d) A bit sad. I almost don’t want to think about it

Quiz Results:

1. a = 3 b=2 c=1 d=3
2. a =1 b=3 c=2 d=3 e=2 f=1
3. a=2 b=1 c=3 d = 3

Scores 7-9

If you scored 7-9, You should definitely consider quitting your job, sometime soon. It doesn’t mean quit right now if you aren’t financially ready. But, it does mean that it’s something you should acknowledge as a goal.

When you set that goal is up to you, and may be based on things like if you have dependents, and what kinds of finances/support you have in place.

Rest assured, you’re not alone. Many of us have been in that spot where we felt we couldn’t drag ourselves in one more day. Often, even just making the plan to quit can alleviate some of the depression and create that tunnel of hope and prosperity.

Good things are in store for you, you just need to commit yourself to finding a different path.

Next steps for scores 7-9: Read a couple books on career change. Some books are designed to help you find what you love doing, and give you the encouragement you need to chase it. I recommend The Great Leap by Gay Hendrix, to start with.

Scores 5-6

If you scored 5 or 6, then you aren’t completely miserable at your job, but you aren’t feeling fulfilled either.

You wouldn’t describe yourself as ‘unhappy’ but if you’re honest with yourself, then you aren’t happy either. You’ve probably had moments where you felt that “it could be worse.” (And it could.)

However, we spend so much of our lives working. It would be beneficial to your health and wellbeing if you had time for something that brought you joy; whether its a side hustle, a hobby – or a job that you find more enjoyment in.

Next steps for scores 5-6: It’s worth it to pinpoint what kinds of things you’re good at that bring you joy. In the back of your mind, you could be thinking about what you may want to transition to instead. You only get to live once, so it’s worth it to at least consider this possibility rather than looking back with regret. Explore my resources on finding your life purpose.

Scores 3 or 4

If you scored 3 or 4: You’re fortunate to be one of the rare people who aren’t actually too unhappy with their current job. You reasons for quitting centre around things like:

• a possible lack of interest in the job; more interest in something else
• wanting to earn more or find something that aligns with your lifestyle or schedule more (wanting to sleep in more often, work from home, etc.)

It’s great that you’re relatively happy, and staying curious about other things you could do that would align better with your other priorities.

Next steps for scores 1-3: Since you’re already doing something you love, it’s time to reflect on what part(s) of it bring you joy and satisfaction. Analyze what you do like about your current job. That info can help you determine what you’d like to be doing instead.

Signs That You Should Quit Your Job ASAP

1. You have lost a desire or interest in problem-solving related to your job

You don’t care about trying to conquer challenges or dig deeper into solving problems at work – you just want to get through the day, so you can go home.

This isn’t a good place to be, and it isn’t fair to you (or your place of work.) If this is how you feel, it may even be worth it to take a temporarly leave of absense to assess how you feel. Or consider whether this is the place you really want to spend your time in.

2. Work is the last thing you want to talk about.

One of your least favourite questions that other people ask is “how’s work?”, because its always the last thing you want to think about when you’re trying to enjoy your weekends or time with family.

This goes to show that you aren’t excited about what you do, you’re in fact quite miserable about it.

3. You fantasize about quitting constantly

Almost everyone fantasizes about quitting their job every now and then (including people who ‘love’ their jobs.) So, if you imagine yourself handing it 2 weeks notice, and jetting off to a tropical place and never have to work again – then this is pretty normal.

If however:

• you think about quitting almost every day
• you would be at complete peace with quitting right now and never looking back

Then it may be a sign that you could be anything between not feeling fulfilled where you are, or being completely miserable (you know best.) Either way, its a sign that you body is trying to tell you – you do want to quit.

Final Thoughts on Quitting Your Job

We spend so much of our lives working, and it’s of huge benefit to your mental wellbeing to be doing something that doesn’t drag you down.

I hope that this ‘should I quit my job quiz’ and article have given you guidance of whether throwing in the towel is something you should be seriously considering; right now, soon, or in the distant future.