Personality Test: Which TV character is your boss?

If you’re having a bad monday, the week is going slowly or you’re just in need of a laugh, have a go at our boss personality test!

They make us laugh, they make us cry… some are better than others. No two bosses are exactly the same… except, aren’t they?

Finding a TV show that relates to your life can be somewhat therapeutic, but also kind of freaky. If you want to find out what TV character is most similar to your boss, this personality test is for you!

Has your boss ever killed anyone?

They'd never be capable of that!

I don't think so... but there's about 5% of me that's unsure

It's definitely a possibility, but I couldn't say for sure

Definitely

Does your boss hold long, boring meetings?

Don’t get me started

Only half are long, but they're all boring!

Occasionally

They're certainly never boring!

Has your boss ever been described as a ladies man?

As if!

I guess you could say they have some charm about them

Yes. It makes me very uncomfortable.

Does your boss resemble a lobster?

Huh?

Only after a trip to the beach

Now you mention it…

What would an ideal snack be?

Cannolis!

Does a cigar count?

Crab

Pretzels

Waffles

Choose a drink for your boss

Which quote would be your boss' life motto?

"We have to remember what's important in life: friends, waffles, and work. Or waffles, friends, work. But work is third."

"I have a life and it only goes in one direction. Forward."

“That penny ‘s coming out of your paycheck!”

"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take"

"If you can quote the rules, then you can obey them."

How miserable would you say your boss is?

I don’t think I’ve ever seen them smile

They have a good day once in a while

Most of the time they’re pretty positive, I guess

They never stop smiling

How much does your boss care for their employees?

He thinks of us as family

They take good care of us

Eh - not too much

If it were legal, my boss wouldn’t pay me

Which TV character is your boss?

Tony Soprano

This is the kind of boss you need to tiptoe around as they have a considerably bad temper. To them, it’s all about loyalty and if you don’t obey them, they’ll find a very good way to punish you!

Michael Scott

This boss is pretty annoying to have to work with, but you can appreciate they’re just a lovable idiot. You hate to love their pointless meetings and the fact that they aren’t really qualified for the job.

Don Draper

Your boss is super successful and quite the womaniser. Although, he does seem to be a bit stuck in the past!

Mr Krabs

Money obsessed, this boss doesn’t care how much you’re getting paid as long as he doesn’t lose a penny!

Lesley Knope

Lucky you! Your boss is the equivalent of a ray of sunshine. Getting up on a Monday morning can’t be so hard.

How accurate was this personality test? Let us know in the comments below!

Here are some facts about bosses that might help your working life make a little more sense:

• A survey by careerfinder.com found that a whole 58% of managers haven’t received any management training. They have been promoted based on their hard work… not their managerial skills.
• Bosses are most receptive to requests on Wednesdays.
• Employees say that recognition is the number 1 thing that inspires them to create great work.
• Having dogs in the office can help to boost workplace morale!

If this quiz has inspired you to get a new job, let us help you with the job search process!