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Psychologist Patric Pförtner

Patric Pförtner

M.Sc. Psychologist, Doctoral Researcher

Workaholic Test Online

Am I addicted to work, or is my workload still normal? The workaholic test by a psychologist helps you gain clarity and recognise the warning signs early.

This test can help you understand your relationship with work and decide whether your workload is a healthy part of your life.

  • How does a workaholic think?
  • When is work addiction a real problem?
  • Why do I work so much?
  • How many hours a day are still healthy?
  • How do I notice that I am working too much?

Please note that this test does not replace a professional diagnosis. If you have health concerns, please consult a specialist or therapist.

Originally written in German — read the original here: Workaholic-Test.

Workaholic Test Test: 30 Questions

All questions refer to the last 14 days. The answer options are scaled like a grading system — the first option counts as one point, the last as five. Choose one answer per question and click Evaluate Now at the end.

1. Do you see relaxing activities as a waste of time?

2. Do your thoughts revolve around work even in your free time?

3. Would others say that you are always in a hurry?

4. Do you sometimes work for several days without enough sleep?

5. Do you rarely make time for your hobbies because work takes priority?

6. Do you become restless when you are not working?

7. Do you feel more at ease at work than anywhere else?

8. Do you spend more time working than with family or friends?

9. Do you feel low on energy when you are not working?

10. Do you regularly work significantly more than 40 hours a week?

11. Do you experience less joy in life without work?

12. Do you work to avoid unpleasant feelings?

13. Do you always strive for perfect performance at work?

14. Do you feel guilty when you take time for yourself?

15. Do you feel disoriented without work?

16. Do you keep working despite exhaustion or physical complaints?

17. Do you lack a sense of meaning without work?

18. Does it bother you when others put in less effort at work?

19. Do you define yourself mainly through your work?

20. Do you measure your success primarily through work?

21. Do you justify a lot of work with the fact that it brings you joy?

22. Do you lose motivation when you are not working?

23. Do you feel worthless without work?

24. Are you also reachable for work in your free time and on holiday?

25. Despite resolutions, do you keep falling back into excessive working?

26. Do you regularly take work home with you?

27. Do you work significantly longer than your colleagues?

28. Do you find it hard to hand work over to others?

29. Do you often skip breaks and regular meals at work?

30. Do you only stay home from work when you are seriously ill?

This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained medical professional — such as a doctor, psychiatrist or psychotherapist — can advise you on the next steps.

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