Question 1

Do workers at Duke Energy get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 2

Does Duke Energy pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 3

At Duke Energy, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
79% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 4

Is the health insurance from Duke Energy affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 5

Do people get paid time off at Duke Energy?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 6

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Accepted Answer

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.

35% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
48% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 7

Do workers at Duke Energy worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 8

Do Duke Energy workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
71% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 9

How easy is it for Duke Energy workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
61% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Question 10

How easy is it to get time off at Duke Energy?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 11

Do Duke Energy managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 12

Do jobs at Duke Energy spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 13

How easy is it to take sick days at Duke Energy?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 14

Is a Duke Energy job good for students?

Accepted Answer

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Question 15

Is working at Duke Energy good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Question 16

Do people at Duke Energy feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
87% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Question 17

Do people at Duke Energy get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 18

Is it stressful to work at Duke Energy?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel stressed out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 19

Do people at Duke Energy enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
80% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 20

Do people at Duke Energy recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 21

Do people get enough training when they start at Duke Energy?

Accepted Answer

Most people got enough training when they started.
79% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 22

Do people get support to advance at Duke Energy?

Accepted Answer

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 73% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 23

Do people think Duke Energy’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
76% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Question 24

Do workers feel well informed about how Duke Energy is doing?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

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Most people get paid breaks

Most people get paid when they’re sick

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Sick days don’t use up paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

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Some people are stressed out

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