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Note to self: what is most important to me?


tourdelove

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Hum, I don't know. hence the note to self. I have to work on this, bit by bit.

What is most important to me?

feeling loved and appreciated

being able to support myself through good, paying, rewarding work

health, taking care of my health

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Values being productive, efficient and useful. Hates wasted time, money or effort. Wants to see concrete, tangible results of actions.

You appear to be somewhat motivated by power, status and success. The following is a list of the traits you share with individuals with political values.

  • You value productivity and usefulness in yourself and others
  • You like to see concrete results of your efforts at work
  • You respect productive, useful professions
  • You seek to be a good provider for self/family
  • You hate wasted time/money/effort
  • You are conservative politically
  • You believe that hard work and persistence pay off
  • You invest in your future and that of your family You have difficulty expressing your emotion
  • You like to get outdoors and work with your hands

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real values for now...

1. ___-__Balance (giving proper attention to each area) -

2. ___-__Responsibility (accountable, trustworthy, mature) -

3. __+___Personal development (growth, use of potential) +

4. ___-__Economic security (freedom from financial worries) -

5. ___+__Friendship (intimacy, caring, close companionship with others)+

6. __-___Health (physically fit, energetic, free of disease) +

7. __+___Pleasure (satisfaction, enjoyment, fun, happiness) +

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My values at work

1] Support

People who score high in the Support cluster should look for jobs where the company stands behind its workers and where the workers are comfortable with management’s style of supervision. These people should explore work in companies with a reputation for competent, considerate, and fair management.

The personal work needs that correspond to this cluster are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

2]Working Conditions

People who score high in the Working Conditions cluster should consider pay, job security, and good working conditions when looking at jobs. They should also look for work that suits their personal work style. Some people like to be busy all the time, or work alone, or have many different things to do. These people should explore jobs where they can take best advantage of their particular work style.

The personal work needs that correspond to this cluster are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

3]Independence

People who score high in the Independence cluster should look for jobs where they are left to do things on own initiative. These people also value creativity and the freedom to work alone. They should explore work where they can make decisions on their own.

The personal work needs that correspond to this cluster are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

4]Recognition

People who score high in the Recognition cluster should explore jobs with good possibilities for advancement. They should look for work with prestige or with the potential for leadership. These people value status and should look toward careers that fulfill that need.

The personal work needs that correspond to this cluster are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Status.

5]Achievement

People who score high in the Achievement cluster should look for jobs that let them use their best abilities. It's also important that they look for work where they can see the results of their efforts directly. They should explore jobs where they can get a strong feeling of accomplishment.

The personal work needs that correspond to this cluster are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

6]Relationships

People who score high in the Relationships cluster should look for jobs where their co-workers are likely to be friendly and supportive. They should also look for work that lets them be of service to others. These people should explore jobs that do not compromise their personal morals, or sense of right and wrong.

The personal work needs that correspond to this cluster are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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other values by importance

1. Honesty (16 votes)

2. Happiness (16 votes)

3. Love (15 votes)

4. Intimacy (12 votes)

5. Maturity (12 votes)

6. Respect (11 votes)

7. Commitment (10 votes)

8. Self-reliance (9 votes)

9. Growth (9 votes)

10. Sharing (8 votes)

11. Affection (8 votes)

12. Optimism (7 votes)

13. Resourcefulness (6 votes)

14. Health (6 votes)

15. Willingness (4 votes)

16. Desire (3 votes)

17. Hygiene (1 votes)

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