Question 1

Do workers at Iowa State University get paid breaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
78% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Question 2

Does Iowa State University pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
42% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 3

At Iowa State University, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
72% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Question 4

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Iowa State University?

Accepted Answer

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
87% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.

Question 5

Is the health insurance from Iowa State University affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Question 6

Do people get paid time off at Iowa State University?

Accepted Answer

Some people get paid time off from work.
38% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

65% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
20% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Question 8

Do workers at Iowa State University worry about hours?

Accepted Answer

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Question 9

Do Iowa State University workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Accepted Answer

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Question 10

How easy is it for Iowa State University workers to change shifts?

Accepted Answer

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
35% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Question 11

How easy is it to get time off at Iowa State University?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
77% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 12

Do Iowa State University managers change schedules at the last minute?

Accepted Answer

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
84% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Question 13

Do workers at Iowa State University do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Accepted Answer

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
79% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Question 14

How easy is it to take sick days at Iowa State University?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 15

Is a Iowa State University job good for students?

Accepted Answer

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Question 16

Is working at Iowa State University good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Question 17

Do people at Iowa State University feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
83% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 18

Do people at Iowa State University get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Question 19

Is it stressful to work at Iowa State University?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel stressed out here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 20

Do people at Iowa State University enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 21

Do people at Iowa State University recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 22

Do people get enough training when they start at Iowa State University?

Accepted Answer

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 23

Do people get support to advance at Iowa State University?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 58% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 24

Do people think Iowa State University’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
71% 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 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Question 25

Do workers feel well informed about how Iowa State University is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

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Pay

Most people get paid breaks

Only some people get paid when they’re sick

Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

Benefits

Sick days don’t use up paid time off

Part-timers don’t get paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Only some people can choose their shifts

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Most people feel treated with respect

Most people get breaks without interruption

Some people are stressed out

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