Personality Quiz

Q1. How do you spend your free time when travelling for business?

Preparing for meetings and catching up with emails

With my colleagues – it's like a break with friends

Escaping my colleagues and getting some ‘me time'

Doing things I can't normally do at home because of the children

Exploring the city, checking out the coolest bars and restaurants

Q2. Which of the following help make the most of your downtime?

Comfy bed in a quiet room for a good night's sleep – no toddlers waking me up

Finding interesting local activities to do as a group

The gym and spa, but not for long - I need to get back to work

Some quiet time and space - to practise meditation or mindfulness, perhaps

Hotel staff who can advise on the best museums, galleries and landmarks to visit - on my own

Q3. Do you enjoy the moments of downtime when away on business?

Love it! My colleagues are my friends

Not really. They get in the way of work

Yes – any child-free time is a bonus for me

Well, I've always said you need that work/life balance

A chance to escape my colleagues? Why not...

Q4. Where do you choose to eat during downtime?

Interesting local restaurants

Either in the hotel or local restaurant with my colleagues

On my own in a restaurant or bar

I order room service so I can carry on working

Any cuisine that I like, not a family compromise

Q5. What frustrates you most about your downtime when away on business?

That as good as it is, I can't wait to get home to my children

When you are forced to work through it!

Being expected to party with colleagues then survive on caffeine

When colleagues insist on doing everything with me

When colleagues want to go off and do their own thing

Q6. What do you always bring with you on a business trip?

Laptop, phone and battery packs; sometimes I remember my swimming kit

A relaxation app and baoding balls

My gym kit – we can all work out or go for a run together

Noise-cancelling headphones and a good book

My music, so I can get the theme tune to Peppa Pig out of my head

Q7. And finally, what do you enjoy most about your downtime?

It's the necessary antidote to work

Getting a break from my kids

Having a great time with colleagues

Ticking activities off my bucket list

Being able to plan the next day's work

Take our quiz to identify your Out of Office personality and what kind of downtime would be best for you.