Survival Kit Questions for Non-Career Focused Individuals
1. Job Security and Stability
Focus: Emphasize the importance of your job security and the ideal and practical steps that can be taken to ensure continued employment.
Questions:
- Do you feel secure in your current job?
- What are your concerns regarding job stability?
- Do you feel safe in your workplace? Why?
2. Work Environment and Conditions
Focus: Assess your satisfaction with the work environment, which can be a significant factor for those who see a job as just a job.
Questions:
- How do you feel about your working conditions and environment?
- What is the biggest hurdle that makes you unsatisfied at work?
- Is there anything that could improve your daily work experience?
3. Financial Needs and Benefits
Focus: Understand your financial goals and how your current job fulfills these fundamental needs or where there are gaps.
Questions:
- Are your current earnings meeting your monthly financial needs?
- Are there additional benefits or supports that would help alleviate any financial stress?
4. Work-Life Balance
Focus: if career progression is not a priority, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial.
Questions:
- How do you manage work and personal life responsibilities?
- Are there changes you think would help you better manage your time?
5. Skills and Competencies
Focus: Encourage maintaining or improving skills that ensure you can perform your job efficiently and possibly open up better opportunities within the same framework of job-as-a-job.
Questions:
- Are there skills you’d like to improve that would make your work easier or more enjoyable?
- Do you feel equipped to handle your job duties effectively?
6. Health and Well-being
Focus: Ensure that their job is not adversely affecting their health, which can be a concern for those in high-stress or physically demanding jobs.
Questions:
- How is your job affecting your physical and mental health?
- What can employers do to support your health and well-being in the workplace?
7. Feedback and Support
Focus: Provide a platform for voicing any concerns or needs that might help them perform their job without additional stress.
Questions:
- How can your employer better support you in your role?
- Is there anything that you would like to discuss that you and your employer haven’t covered yet?
