Are you captivated by your job, or are you being held captive? Take our (very unscientific) quiz and see for yourself.

1. The toxic level of stress you feel 24/7 is due to:
A. the challenging workload typical of a start-up.
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B. you fear that Mr. Hyde will come to work instead of Dr. Jekyl.

2. You toss and turn at night because:
A. you wonder if you could have done something (on your impossibly long list of tasks) better.
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B. you fear the of the wrath of your boss if he thinks you could have done something (on your impossibly long list of tasks) better.

3. You eat bland, over-salted frozen meals at your desk everyday because:
A. it’s a start-up and you need every minute of your day to get the job done.
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B. you fear getting fired if your boss finds your desk empty even for a minute. (Or worse, the boss will think you’re not passionate enough, or even a whimp for needing the break.)

4. You’ve forgotten your friend’s names and your parent’s phone number because:
A. you’re passionate and excited about the job. There’ll be time for friends and family when the product launches, the big meeting is over, or the next big hurdle is hurdled.
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B. you leave work too drained to string a sentence together, let alone have a conversation.

5. You are on the verge of tears most of the time because:
A. you simply cannot take the mind-numbing stress a minute longer.
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B. you just broke up with your significant other, your dog died, or something equally (and actually) horrible.

If you answered A to most or all of the above: Don’t be a weenie. Get back to work! The stress you feel is momentary, and normal for a start-up. Work through it!
If you answered B to most or all of the above: Your boss is a weenie. Get a life and get out while you can.

Learn more about Start-Up Stockholm Syndrome.