What are three things you love and three things you find challenging or frustrating about your work?
Love:
1.
sense of purpose
2.
diversity of job responsibilities
3.
opportunities for personal growth
Challenging or frustrating:
1.
never-ending work load
2.
low pay
3.
lack of recognition as bonafide business
What is the most important task on your desk right now?
Completion of case study support materials for feasability study
What drives you to do this work? What makes you want to get out of bed every morning?
Knowing that the work I do serves children and families who face far more overwhelming challenges on a daily basis than I can ever even imagine
How often do you "dress up" for work? Describe the culture of your organization.
I dress up most days. Fridays are casual dress days — khakis and work logo polo shirts are acceptable. Service staff in our building dress more informally since they are physically involved with children.
In a typical month, about what percentage of your time is spent on the following activities?
Talking on the phone
35%
Dealing with email
10%
Meetings with individuals
40%
Meetings with groups/committees
35%
Traveling
5%
Writing
25%
Reading
20%
Researching
10%
Other: Administrative
20%
(Note: respondents could allow their answers to add up to be more than 100%)
What do you do when you are feeling burned out at work?
