Interpreter Burnout Risk Quiz
2 Minutes. 5 Questions. Real Insight.
Are you cruising, coping... or about to crash?
Find out now!
Take this 2-minute quiz to discover your burnout risk
Then, get strategies to burnout-proof your life and career.
👇 Read through all 5 questions and select your answer for each.
Then use the scoring key at the bottom to total your points and find your result.
1. How often do you feel physical pain after interpreting?
A. Almost every day
B. A few times a week
C. Occasionally
D. Rarely
2. How easy is it to relax after a long day of interpreting?
A. Nearly impossible. I’m wired and tired.
B. I can relax eventually, but usually only with buffering activities (watching tv, drinking, shopping, scrolling)
C. I usually wind down okay.
D. I have a regular routine to relax, regulate and let go.
3. Which best describes your current approach to self-care?
A. I don’t really have one.
B. I stretch or rest when I’m already hurting.
C. I try to stay consistent, but I struggle.
D. I’ve got a daily rhythm going.
4. When you wake up in the morning, you feel…
A. Exhausted (I need coffee)
B. A little stiff and achey
C. Ok, but sometimes a bit slow and groggy
D. Rested and ready to go!
5. How confident are you that your current habits will keep you interpreting long-term?
A. Not confident at all
B. Somewhat confident
C. I think so, but I’m not sure
D. Very confident
👉 How to Score:
A = 1 point
B = 2 points
C = 3 points
D = 4 points
