THE MISERY INDEX TEST

On a scale of 1 to 10 rate how strongly you agree with the following questions, 1 meaning you strongly disagree, 10 meaning you strongly agree:

  1 - Do you lack control of your own time and schedule?

  2 - Do you constantly feel pressure for more and more billable hours?

  3 - Do you feel that your chances for becoming a partner are diminishing?

  4 - Do you suffer from the stress of working impossible hours?

  5 - Does your practice often involve working with others who are uncivil and obnoxious?

  6 - Do you feel that you operate in a moral vacuum where right and wrong don’t matter?

  7 - Do you find it harder and harder to balance home life and work life?

  8 - Do you suffer from a growing sense of isolation?

  9 - Do you feel that your work is devoid of meaning?

10 - Do you feel imprisoned by golden handcuffs?

11 - Do you feel trapped but can’t see a way out?


Your score:


74-110: Extremely Miserable.

37-73: Miserable.

0-36: Somewhat Miserable