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About This Quiz
You might think your morality has nothing to do with your job, but you'd be wrong! After all, evil people don't usually go on to work for Doctors Without Borders. And saintly people don't tend to do well in the world of corporate marketing. The truth is, your career choices are always informed by the type of people you prefer to be around, who are usually folks who share your values! Don't believe us? This quiz puts that question to the test!
We're going to ask you what you'd do if you caught your father embezzling, whether there's any point in being in a platonic relationship with someone you like more than a friend, if it's OK to lie on your job applications and whether you'd ever sneak into an empty front row seat at a concert. We'll take your honest answers and use them to build a moral profile for you, which our quiz supercomputer will match to your likely career.
Ready to find out what REALLY motivates you? Do you wonder if your job is right for you? If you want to know whether your current job matches your real values, end the suspense by taking this quiz!
A scientist offers you the chance to beta-test cloning. His facility will provide you with a clone that will do your chores and go to work for you, as long as you keep the situation 100% secret. What do you do?
I'd say yes but split my duties with my clone to be fair.
I'd say no. That sounds like no fun for my clone.
I'd say yes in a heartbeat. Chores and work are boring!
I'd say yes, quit my job, form a fantastic band with my clone, and become world-famous.
One afternoon at work, you spot your coworker stealing a stapler, reams of paper and manila folders for their home office. Do you rat them out to HR?
No, but I would point out that they're breaking the rules.
Yes. That's stealing.
Nope! That's a good idea.
No. Instead I'd blackmail them into donating to the rainforest every month.
While flying, you notice there are open seats in first class (you're in coach.) Assuming you won't get caught, would it be morally OK to move into one of them?
It's not fair, but I'm still going to do it.
No. I didn't pay for a first-class seat so it would be wrong to take it.
Yes. No one else is sitting there, after all.
Yes, because it doesn't hurt anyone for me to take the seat. I'll also tip the flight attendant more than the other people in first class.
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You go out to a bar. An incredibly attractive person seems to recognize you. You aren't the person they think you are, but they're so stoked to be talking to you that you go with it. Should you tell them your real identity?
Only if it seems like we might go home together.
Yes, immediately ... it's not right to trick them into associating with me.
No. If we're clicking, who cares if they know my real name?
No. Because we're probably never going to see each other again.
Let's say you have a teenage child and they're acting odd lately. Is it OK to break into their phone to find out what's going on with them?
No, that would violate their right to privacy.
No, because that would damage the trust between us.
Yes, because I created them.
Yes, because it's the only way I can figure out if they're OK.
You have a huge crush on your friend Pat. But Pat doesn't like you back. Is it OK to stay friends with Pat, or is your relationship tainted?
It's technically fine to stay Pat's friend, but is it to my advantage? Doubtful.
I shouldn't be friends with Pat if my motives aren't pure.
I'm getting rid of Pat. If they don't like me, I don't like them!
It's OK to stay friends with Pat, but they might start liking me back if I stop being so available ...
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Is it ever OK to wear animal fur?
It's OK because it's not against the law.
No! That's cruel to animals.
If you eat meat, you have no business criticizing people who wear fur.
It's OK to wear vintage fur because it doesn't contribute to the fur industry.
Your manager tells a racist joke at lunch. You're up for a promotion soon. Should you say the joke is unacceptable anyway?
Yes, because someone else could report that I was OK with the joke, which could hurt my career.
Yes. Racism is wrong!
Nope. I gotta look out for No. 1.
I don't see the harm in waiting for my promotion to go through before reporting ... my manager gets punished either way.
Let's say an old friend from high school is now homeless. A group of people from your hometown has set up an online fund for your friend and they're asking you to contribute to it. How much would you give?
$20
$50
Nothing
$5
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You discover your partner is cheating. But you have young children together who will suffer financially if you two split up. What do you do?
Tell them you know and demand an open relationship.
Pretend not to know until the kids are older and you have a good job.
Split up no matter what! I won't tolerate cheating.
Divorce them but continue living together.
Have you ever pretended to be bad at a chore in order to get your partner to do it instead?
No. I always argue for a division of labor based on our strengths and talents.
No. That's manipulative.
Of course I have; I'm not stupid!
I don't pretend to be bad at chores. Instead, I declare that the chores I'm bad at are unnecessary.
Imagine that you discover your father is embezzling from your family business to help a child he had outside of his marriage. Without this money, the child would be destitute. Do you tell your mother about the situation?
Yes. But I insist my parents continue sending the child's mother money.
Yes. My mom should know what's going on, come what may.
I don't tell my mom, but I tell my dad he has to stop before we lose the company.
I agree to keep everything secret. My half-sibling needs help!
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Your coworker, Sam, is consistently rude to you, but he also does more than his fair share of your department's work. Your boss congratulates you on a project for which Sam did most of the legwork. Do you share the credit?
Yes. It's only fair, plus it will make me look good.
Yes, and I'd try to get along better with Sam, too.
No. Sam's a jerk and I'm not responsible for protecting him from that.
Yes, but I also mention that he's kind of difficult to work with, and suggest that my job description be changed so that we're not as closely involved.
In order to do important cancer research, a laboratory needs to clone animals. Lives could be saved by this work, but the animals won't survive it. In your opinion, what's the right thing to do?
Of course, they should do the research. Human lives are on the line.
It's never OK to hurt animals!
Do the research, baby! Who cares about dumb animals?
That's a tough one. I think it's wrong but I think the results are worth it.
You find out that someone you heartily dislike is up for a job at your company. The thing is, they're very qualified for the role. Do you bad-mouth them anyway?
No, but when I'm asked my opinion of them, I refuse to answer.
No, that's just not fair. I'd probably even recommend them.
Yes, I hate that person and don't want to deal with them!
I wouldn't bad-mouth them, but I would recommend a friend for the job, one who's even more qualified.
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Let's say your current partner is an artist ... a very bad one. Frustrated by rejection, she asks you one day if she should quit. What do you say?
"I'm not qualified to answer that. Ask a more established artist in your field."
"No, you should never give up on your dreams!"
"Yes, if you're not making money at it, you must suck."
"Why do you care what other people think? What do YOU think?"
You hire your niece to work for your company and discover she's spending half her time at work looking for a better job. What do you do?
Give her a stern warning not to time-thieve from the company.
Sit her down and ask her why she's acting this way.
Fire her!
Keep her on, but dock her pay.
In your opinion, is it wrong to spend money on stuff like eyebrow waxing when there are people starving in other countries?
Technically, yes. But people who own salons also need to make a living.
Yes, I can't justify luxuries when others lack for their basic needs.
No, it's just not my problem.
Kind of ... So whenever I get my eyebrows waxed, I donate the amount I spent on it to the World Food Programme.
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Your teenage daughter is pregnant. The father is a juvenile delinquent who goes to her high school. Do you pressure them to get married, or is she better off as a single mom?
I'd pressure them to marry in order to make it easier for her to get child support later.
I'd tell her to stay away. He's bad news!
I'd pressure her to get married so that the situation seemed less embarrassing.
I'd encourage them to work on their relationship, but wouldn't be upset if they didn't end up together.
Have you ever lied on a job application?
No, but I have exaggerated.
No! It's not OK to deceive your employer.
Yes, who hasn't?
I think it's fine to lie if it's a typical job. But not so much if the job is "baby heart surgeon."
Let's say you've been estranged from your abusive mother for many years. Now she needs a kidney, and you're a match. Would you help save her life or not?
I'd say no. I owe her nothing.
I would say yes. It's my duty.
I wouldn't do it. She was a jerk to me!
I would do it, but only after making sure that no one else in our family was a match.
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You're short on rent this month. You're also a fantastic pool player, even though you don't fit the stereotype of someone who'd be good at pool. Would it be wrong to make some quick money by hustling players at the pool hall?
It's perfectly legal, so it's not wrong.
It's wrong to gamble, and it's wrong to trick people.
Haha, if I were that good at pool, I'd make it my full-time job!
It's fine. Sometimes you need some quick cash, OK?
At a yard sale, you spot an incredibly valuable vase on sale for $10. The little old lady selling it doesn't look very wealthy. How much do you offer her for it?
$100. It's worth more, but I don't want to cheat her too badly.
I'd offer her whatever it was actually worth.
$10. It's what she's asking, isn't it?
I'd tell her it was really valuable, then offer to sell it for her to an antique store for a 20% commission.
While at a concert featuring your favorite bands, you notice some open seats near the front. Is it OK to move into them, or is that unfair to the people who paid full price for their seats?
It's technically unfair, but who's going to notice?
It's totally unfair, and I won't do it!
Hey, life is a free-for-all and you have to get yours.
If I really wanted access, I'd volunteer as a roadie.
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You suspect your partner of cheating. Would it be wrong to take a look at their Facebook messages?
Yes, it would be better to ask them if they're cheating.
Yes, violating someone else's privacy is never justified.
No! Because if they are cheating, it's totally fair.
I wouldn't peek, but I might ask a cute friend to DM them something racy, then tell me how my partner reacted.
In your opinion, is it wrong to eat beef because it causes the rainforest to be logged?
Yes, but it's fine if you buy carbon offset credits to make up for it.
Yes, because the rainforest helps regulate global warming, so logging it puts us all at risk.
No, because I love hamburgers!
Yes, but it's OK if you only eat it once or twice a year.
Your brother wants to borrow $10,000. You can spare it, and he does have kids at home. On the other hand, he's not a trustworthy person and likely won't pay you back. Do you lend it to him?
No, but I would help him apply for a loan at a local bank.
Yes, family is family.
100% no! That sounds like trouble!
Yes, but I insist that he give me something in return, like his boat.
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Imagine that your best friend is cheating on his pregnant wife. Should you tell her the truth about what's going on?
No, it's none of my business.
Yes! Better she find out now than later.
Nom that would destroy my friendship!
I'd write her an anonymous letter, so that no one would get mad at me.
Your crooked accountant shows you a way to cheat on your taxes that would save you a massive amount of money. Do you take advantage of it?
No, because if I get caught, it could cost me a lot of money later.
No, because I believe in paying taxes. It keeps our society running.
Yes! I want that money.
Yes, but I'd donate the savings to charity. YOLO!
Let's say you suspect your mother's best friend Bob of being in love with her (and she with him.) One day you find a love letter from Bob to your mother, confessing his true feelings. Out of loyalty to your father, would you shred it?
Yes, Bob is in the wrong and has no right to interfere in my parents' marriage.
No, my mother has to make her own choices.
Yeah! I don't want my parents to split up.
No, but I might show it to my dad first.
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