Holidays: Family vs. Business
Business vs. Family: Who Wins at the Holidays?
(1 = Rarely, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Often)
Rarely
Often
1.
How often do you discuss your business with your family?
1
2
3
2.
How often do you join in community activities such as sports, church, or shared interest groups?
1
2
3
3.
How often do you give up social events to finish work?
1
2
3
4.
How often do you attend family events such as birthday parties, kids’ recitals, etc?
1
2
3
5.
How often do family reasons require you to leave work early or bring a child to work with you?
1
2
3
6.
How often do you hold business and/or family meetings to air concerns?
1
2
3
7.
How often do you set aside time to review and schedule your commitments?
1
2
3
8.
How often do you participate in activities that you find relaxing?
1
2
3
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9.
Which of the following best describes your role in your business?
Owner/top executive of a corporation or partnership
Self-employeed with employees
Self-employed with no employees
10.
Do you operate your business out of your home?
Yes
No
11.
Are there family members who work in the business with you?
No
Yes, a spouse
Yes, another relative (not a spouse)
12.
Do you have children?
Yes, and one or more is under 10
Yes, and each is older than 10
No