Your Working Genius
I recently read the book, The Six Types of Working Genius, and took the assessment (my results are in the link at the bottom).
My strengths are Wonder and Invention, which together, makes me a "Creative Dreamer."
My frustrations are Enablement and Tenacity. This means I am not energized by supporting others or getting things done.
The assessment was eerily accurate.
While this makes me a good candidate for solo 1099 work, it means I am not a great fit for projects that have a long list of tasks that need to get done, particularly in a team setting.
What makes a lot of people want to go 1099 is that they are stuck in a W2 job that doesn't use their strengths, but rather their weaknesses.
Makena announced, “Yeah. Don’t promote me to a job I don’t want, and don’t make me feel like a failure for doing what I’m good at now.” Kirstin added, “And don’t make Max prove that he’s good at something he’s not in order to do what he’s really good at.”
Escaping that situation by going 1099 seems very appealing.
But not all 1099 projects are the same. You will still need to find a particular type of project, not just a legal tax/employment structure, that suits you.
By taking the test, you may find out that the key to being happy at work is NOT going 1099, but rather, just finding a different type of role at your company or different types of projects to pursue.
Going 1099 may open up more opportunities to find the best type of work for you.
But if just leads you down the path of doing the same type of work, you will end up in the same place, burned out and frustrated with your career.
So read the book, pay the $25 for the assessment, and then see if that opens up some doors (and close some) for your career.
The Six Types of Working Genius Assessment Report.pdf
Want the full playbook? Check out Going 1099.