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Is The Third Option Right For You?

Are you considering The Third Option? How exciting! You may be questioning where you are in your career and having a difficult time figuring out if you need a change. We get it, so here’s a quiz to help you determine if it’s the right time to dare to make a change.

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Question 1
You look at your clock and realize you only have 10 mins to make it to work on time. You:
- Don't bother heading in. "Oh well, might as well skip today."
- No worries. I'll just get to work late. Why bother rushing?
- Panic, quickly grab something to eat and rush off to work.
- Think of all the things you need, make a plan, then quickly hurry to get out of the house.
Question 2
You spill coffee all over your white shirt on the way to work. You:
- Turn around and go back home.
- Oh well, I'll just deal with it.
- Stop and buy another shirt at Target.
- You wipe it off the best you can, laugh and take your lunch break to change clothes.
Question 3
You have been asked to give a toast at your best friend's wedding. You:
- Say no. It's too scary.
- Say maybe. You will probably chicken out.
- Are happy to do it. No big deal.
- Are excited! You are going to rock that toast.
Question 4
You and a close friend get into a disagreement about a cause you really care about. You:
- Disengage. You're right and they're wrong!
- Argue your side. They just don't get it!
- Are excited to share your point of view.
- Listen respectfully. You don't have to agree, it's more important that you hear each other.
Question 5
When it comes to setting and acheiving goals, you're:
- Not a goal setter. Whatever happens, happens.
- Happy with making a goal every-now-and-then, but it doesn't happen often.
- Set goals, but have a hard time sticking with it.
- Are great at it. Love goal setting.
Question 6
Your boss asks you to do something outside of your job description. You:
- Decline. Not my job, not my problem.
- Take on the task, but inside, you're seething.
- Don't ask any questions, just put your head down and get to work.
- Say, "Sure!" You're up to the challenge of something new.
Question 7
Someone offers you unsolicited advice about a problem at work. You
- Get angry and tell them off. You're never wrong!
- Hear them out, but don't put their advice in to practice.
- Have an internal freak out. You probably messed up things pretty bad.
- Unsolicted advice isn't necesarily cool, but anything helps to put your best foot forward.
Question 8
You're a die-hard Survivor fan and your mother-in-law wants to come over while the show airs. You:
- You change your plans to fit her schedule.
- Tell her no because your show is on and it's your night to hold the remote.
- Ask your mother-in-law to come over before/after.
- Ask your mother-in-law to come over another time, but if not, hit the record button and watch it later.
Question 9
You get a text message from a friend you haven't spoken with in a long time. You:
- Ignore it. You don't have the time right now.
- Hold off on responding, it's been a long time since you talked and that's awkward.
- Wait for a minute - you have to craft the perfect reply.
- Respond right away. You miss your friend!
Question 10
Your proposal at work has been turned down. You:
- Cry at your desk and resolve to never bring up another proposal again.
- Think it must have been a dumb idea.
- Fight for that proposal. It's an amazing idea.
- Move on to the next thing. Ideas are easy, execution is everything!
Question 11
You are throwing a surprise birthday party for a friend in one month. You:
- Are probably still deciding who to invite.
- Already sent out the invitation. You will worry about the details in a few weeks.
- Just have a few minor details left to do. Party on!
- Have everything ready. Let's party!

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