Are You Ready to Leave? Answer Yes or No
1. Is your debt at a manageable level, one that's comfortable to you?
2. Can you cover your costs for a few months?
3. Do you have a support system in place, allies a phone call away?
4. Have you got a mentor who's done what you want to do for a year already?
5. If you're married, does your spouse have health coverage or can you get it somewhere?
6. Are you single, in excellent health or have a friend who's a doctor, nurse, alternative health care provider?
7. Have you planned an exit -strategy?
8. Do you know what your gift or talent is? It's what others envy or admire about you and you love doing it.
9. Can you get paid to use it?
10. Do you have something lined up? Do you have a "plan b" alternative or ultimate goal in mind?

Scoring:
8 - 10 yes = You're on the runway, what are you waiting for? Click Here For Tips To Get Moving!
5 - 7 yes = You're less than a year away if you want to be.
4 or less yes = Work to turn no into yes answers


Are you Too Attached? Answer Yes or No
1. Does your work take lots of time away from your home life?
2. Does stress and worry about business color everything so life seems unhappy?
3. Do you work so you can put distance between you and others in your life?
4. Does your work put a wedge between you and significant people ?
5. Do you feel bad or guilty when you work long hours beyond 6PM?
6. Are you in debt beyond a comfortable level?
7. Do you base your worth on the way superiors or management see you?
8. Do you feel bad if you don't get recognition from colleagues and bosses?
9. Have your dreams for your life been put on hold for more than a year?
10. Do you get uncomfortable with free time and little structure?
11. Do you prefer to stay busy because slowing down makes you feel uneasy?
12. Does your "to-do" list keep you up at night, or do you worry about losing your job?
13. Would you consider yourself burnt out or humorless because of your job?
14. Do you work long hours or travel to get out of responsibilities at home?
15. Do you think about getting even with co-workers? Stew about the grind? Feel stuck?
16. Have you been getting sick or having accidents more often?
17. Do you go it alone rather than ask for support?
18. Are you climbing the ladder to feel good about yourself? Does work define who you are?
19. Do you feel you can you leave and do something else?
20. Have you stopped going out to lunch or taking vacations for more than 6 months?

Scoring:
3 or less yes answers = You know who you are and have struck a balance.
5-10 yes = You are in good shape as long as you keep your work and life goals in clear sight.
10 + yes = You've lost the big picture for your life. Having all your eggs in one basket is dangerous to your health and finances.

Want a second opinion? Ask your friends or family.