The work-faith balancegoodwink| comments | Print | ShareSurvey Labor Day can be an opportunity for us to take stock of our own occupations. In this Reader Survey for September, U.S. CATHOLIC asks whether your job is a labor of love or simply a paycheck. 1.) I think of my work as a vocation or calling from God Agree Disagree Other Other (please explain) 2.) I am employed by (please check only one) The church A religious or non-profit organization A for-profit business I am self-employed I am a stay-at-home parent I am a student I am unemployed I am retired I work as a volunteer Other Other (please explain) 3. I feel that my work makes a positive contribution to society Agree Disagree Other Other (please explain) 4.) I wish I could better connect my faith and my work Agree Disagree Other Other (please explain) 5.) Sometimes I feel like my work is contrary to or in conflict with my faith Agree Disagree Other Other (please explain) 6.) The church helps me understand the spiritual role of work in my life Agree Disagree Other Other (please explain) 7.) Work affects my overall satisfaction with life (please check only one) Entirely. I live for my work A lot. It’s important that I enjoy my job Equally to factors outside work Somewhat. My job matters to me, but life outside of work is more important Not at all. It’s just a paycheck Other Other (please explain) 8.) In my experience, my workplace treats its employees and customers in an ethical and socially responsible manner Agree Disagree Other Other (please explain) 9.) My employment is directly threatened by the current economic instability Agree Disagree Other Other (please explain) 10.) I feel that I am or am not doing God’s work because 11.) If I could do anything, my dream job would be (please explain) 12.) The most important thing I get out of my work is (please explain) 13.) When I complain about my job, it’s because (please explain) 14.) What the church teaches me about the connection between my work and faith is (please explain) 15.) General comments 16.) My age is 19 or under 20 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 45 46 - 55 56 - 65 66 - 75 75 or older 17.) I am Male Female 18.) My email address is * 19.) City & State 20.) Name 21.) Not for publishing * Go ahead and use my name in the article, if you wish Please do not use my name anywhere 22.) I am a print subscriber to U.S. Catholic magazine * Yes No 23.) What other issues would you like to see future Sounding Board Survey's address View the discussion thread.Created: Monday, June 1 2009 8:09 AM
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