Barbara Stanny | Underearner Quiz

I often give away my services (volunteering, working more hours than I'm actually paid, etc.).

yes
no

It's so hard to ask for a raise (or to raise my fees) that I just don't do it.

yes
no

I actually dislike money and/or people who have it.

yes
no

I am proud of my ability to make do with little. There's nobility in being poor.

yes
no

I blame someone or something else for my financial situation (IRS, ex-husband, etc.).

yes
no

I find ways to avoid dealing with money (through bartering, etc.).

yes
no

I tend to sabotage myself at work (apply for jobs not qualified for, or low-paying jobs, stop short of reaching goals, change jobs a lot...).

yes
no

I work very, very hard (long hours, multiple jobs), or I go to excess and then collapse.

yes
no

I fill my free time with endless chores and tasks.

yes
no

I am in debt, with little savings, and no idea where my money is going.

yes
no

I have a family history of debt and/or underearning.

yes
no

I am vague about my earnings (overestimate or underestimate my income; see gross, not net).

yes
no

I continually put other's needs before my own.

yes
no

I am frequently in financial pain or stress.

yes
no

Recognition and praise are more important to me than money.

yes
no

I am confident in my ability to make money.

yes
no

I always live below my means.

yes
no

I love money and appreciate what it does for me.

yes
no

I am very optimistic about my financial future.

yes
no

I experience very little fear or insecurity around money.

yes
no

I am determined to get paid what I am worth.

yes
no

I am passionate about my work.

yes
no

I have very supportive, nurturing relationships (including spouse).

yes
no

I like wealthy people.

yes
no

I have little or no credit card debt.

yes
no

I get myself into situations beyond my ability and then rise to them.

yes
no

I am resilient and able to bounce back when I fall.

yes
no

I am filled with gratitude for the success I've achieved.

yes
no

I work very hard, but I know I don't have to do everything myself, and I know how to delegate and set limits.

yes
no

I am tenacious in achieving my goals.

yes
no

Underearner Quiz

You may be in denial, so take this simple quiz to see. Answer the questions quickly, without thinking too much about your answers! If you’re not completely sure about one, answer yes.