Can We Guess How You Commute?

By: Heather Cahill

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

For some people, the morning commute into work is something that they dread. For others, it can be relaxing and a way to forget their stresses as they focus on the open road — or, not so open road! Usually, a commute to work is either riddled with waiting for a bus or hitting every red light surrounded by others trying to get to their jobs.

Going to work in the morning is just one half of the battle of a work day, but the second half comes after work on the drive home. This is the commute that you probably enjoy the best. There's no better feeling than knowing that you're on your way back to see your family, pets or roommates and that you have those awesome nights of freedom to do what you please. But if you work a regular 9 to 5, then you're probably preparing for the next morning's commute and day at work as well. The grind never stops — unless it's the weekend!

Think we can guess how you get to and from work every day based on just your personality? Let's see if we can guess correctly or if we've left you behind at the station with this quiz!

Are meetings a fun part of your day or do you think that they're boring?

I'd rather not, but they aren't the worst thing in the world.

Meetings are the best part of my day.
If they're short and simple, I don't mind them.

Not at all. I try to avoid them as much as I can.

Think about your social circle. Who are you in your friend group?

I'm the leader of the group.

I'm the one who listens to everyone and observes.
I'm the sidekick.

I'm the funny one of the group.

Someone in the office has been doing lots of work but hasn't been given much credit for it. Do you intervene?

Yes, I slip a note to the boss to let them know how much the person has been doing.

I bring it up in the next group meeting.
I pop into their office to let them know that I noticed their efforts.

No, I keep to myself and silently appreciate it.

If you're very busy at work, how do you handle the extra time that you need?

I'll stay a little later.

I take the work home with me and finish it there.
I tell my boss that I'll come in on the weekend to finish it up.

I don't take my breaks or lunches and work on it there.

You've been chosen to receive an award at a ceremony at your workplace. What are you receiving it for?

I'm getting it for my dedication to the company.

I'm receiving it for my willingness to help my colleagues.
I was chosen for my outstanding work ethic.

I will be receiving it for always working to make a change within the company.

Is the environment something that you deem to be very important?

It's not something that I deem as very important, but I do care.

Definitely. Although my entire life isn't exactly considered green, I do make an effort.
Yes, though I'm not always the best at taking care of it.

Absolutely. The environment is so important.

You'd really like to get a raise, but how do you request one?

I tell my boss that I think I am deserving of one.

I ask around and see if my coworkers think that I have a good chance at one.
I sit down with my boss one on one and prove to them my work ethic.

I wait for my boss to tell me that I am deserving of one.

Are you easily embarrassed or do you brush it off as nothing?

Yes!

Never. It takes a lot to embarrass me.
At times

It really depends on the situation.

Does a holiday mess up your flow or do you love a little extra time off?

They're not really for me.

It depends on the holiday.
Most of the time

Yes, they give me more time to relax.

It's hard to stay offline in this digital world. What do you usually spend your time doing on the net?

I spend most of my time working online.

I like to spend time on multiplayer games.
I usually go on forums.

I just browse around.

Of the following, what movie title describes you best?

"Mad Max"

"Braveheart"
"It's a Wonderful Life"

"Back to the Future"

Are you always hard at work or hard at play?

I love a bit of both.

I like to play hard.
I'd prefer to work hard, but a little play never hurt anyone.

I'm a work hard type of person.

Do you like going for joy rides or is your need for speed paused by the brake pedal?

Yes!

I'd rather just get to where I'm going.
I really have to be in the mood for them to enjoy them.

Most of the time I'm happy to go on a joy ride.

If you could live anywhere, you'd say that your ideal home would be where?

I want to live deep in the mountains or the forest.

I'll live in an apartment in the city.
A nice townhome in the outskirts is perfect for me.

A condo in the city is my dream.

You've just received some bad news. How do you react?

I get angry and upset.

I hold it together, but eventually get upset.
I try to conceal my sadness.

I go somewhere that I can be alone.

Two friends ask you to go to a gathering on the same night. How do you handle it?

I tell them that I have another gathering on the same night, so I'll try to make it to both of them.

I choose the one I'd like to go to most.
I don't tell them, but I go to one of them and try to make time for the other.

I tell them that I can't make it to either of them.

Do you take things solo or do you consider yourself to be a team player?

I'd prefer to take things solo.

I'm all for the team!
I like smaller teams.

I'm much better on my own.

Gas prices are going up. How do you deal with them?

I try not to look as I pump.

I don't have to.
I carpool instead.

Who needs gas?

It's always great to try something new. Which extreme sport would you be most likely to do?

Mountain boarding

Zorbing
Street luge

Hang gliding

How important is your family life to you?

It's one of the most important parts of my life.

Very important. Though I can get busy, I try to spend any free time that I have with them.
It's important, but I don't get to spend a lot of time with them.

I make time for them, but I am very busy.

Are you an outdoors lover, or do you retreat to the comfort of the indoors?

I try to.

Not much
Not at all

I'm always outside!

You work hard during the week. So, how do you spend your weekends?

I love to spend my weekends working around the house. Gardening is the greatest!

I hang out with friends.
Often, I'll hang out at home or go to the odd party.

I go out on hikes or on weekend camping trips.

Would you ever get a pet or is your lifestyle not ideal for a furry friend to live with you?

Absolutely. I think a pet would be a great addition.

I would definitely get a smaller pet, such as a cat.
I don't think I could give a pet the time that it needs.

I'd be interested in a dog.

When doing a job search, what do you look for in a posting from a company?

I look for the salary. I have many bills and expenses that I need to pay for.

I try to find something that won't require overtime. I have a schedule that I need to stick to.
I'm always on the lookout for a company that has the potential to allow me to grow.

I look for an indication that what I'm doing is something that will positively impact the world. So, often, I look for non-profits.

At work, do you work closely with others or are you mostly on your own?

I'm usually on my own.

I work relatively close with others in the office.
I'm always working alongside a coworker.

I'm always alone.

You would say that your favorite way to spend spare time is by doing which of the following?

I love television!

I enjoy listening to music.
There's nothing better than being online.

I love reading books.

You've run into a roadblock on a big project at work. What's your next move?

I try to figure out the problem by myself.

I enlist the help of everyone in the office to see if they have any ideas of what I can do.
I'll drop into my boss' office and see if they have ever run into this same problem.

I look for other resources that may help, such as the internet.

If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

I would love to break free of the daily hustle and bustle, even if just for a day.

I would like to spend more time doing some volunteer work.
I'd like to travel more.

I want to spend more time with the people that I love.

After a long and grueling day at work, how do you feel when you arrive back home?

I'm usually pretty drained.

I feel normal, usually.
I'm happy to be going home.

I feel energized.

Self-expression is important in life. How do you best express yourself?

Music

Talking
Writing

Drawing

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