You might have a job, if...

  1. What time is it?  Do you constantly check your watch?  Do you try not to look at the clock hoping that time will go faster?
  2. You are out the door at quitting time every day.
  3. You pack up early so you can get out the door exactly at quitting time.
  4. You dread going into work on Monday mornings or any day of the week.
  5. You do just what you're told and nothing more.
  6. You don't try to improve your skills by reading books or following others on Twitter or Linked In?
  7. You call in sick often?
  8. You would rather be anywhere but here.
  9. You don't want to hear others talking about their career.

You might have a career, if...

  1. What time is it?  Who cares.  The day goes by fast since you are having fun.
  2. Quitting time does not exist.  You want to come in early or work late.  You are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
  3. You realize it's way past quitting time and simply grab your keys and leave.
  4. You look forward to working regardless of the weekday.
  5. Not only do you offer insight when problems arise, you are looking towards the future to anticipate your employers business needs.
  6. You follow inspirational and informative leaders on Twitter and Linked In. 
  7. Occasionally you tweet something inspiring or share a link so that others may learn something new. 
  8. You only call in sick, when you have a fever or are fearful of spreading the illness to your co-workers.
  9. You want to be at work, in the moment, adding energy and providing positivity to your co-workers.
  10. When someone asks you what you do for a living, you say, "My career is...