Question 1

Does the Smithsonian Institution pay people when they’re sick?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Question 2

At the Smithsonian Institution, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Accepted Answer

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
90% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and December 2025.

Question 3

Is the health insurance from the Smithsonian Institution affordable enough for their workers?

Accepted Answer

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Question 4

Do people get paid time off at the Smithsonian Institution?

Accepted Answer

Most people get paid time off work.
86% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Question 5

How easy is it to get time off at the Smithsonian Institution?

Accepted Answer

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Question 6

How easy is it to take sick days at the Smithsonian Institution?

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 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Question 7

Do people at the Smithsonian Institution feel treated with respect by their managers?

Accepted Answer

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
84% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Question 8

Do people at the Smithsonian Institution get to take their breaks without interruption?

Accepted Answer

Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Question 9

Is it stressful to work at the Smithsonian Institution?

Accepted Answer

Some people feel stressed out here.
57% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Question 10

Do people at the Smithsonian Institution enjoy their jobs?

Accepted Answer

Most people enjoy their job.
88% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Question 11

Do people at the Smithsonian Institution recommend working with their team?

Accepted Answer

Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Question 12

Do people get enough training when they start at the Smithsonian Institution?

Accepted Answer

Most people got enough training when they started.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Question 13

Do people get support to advance at the Smithsonian Institution?

Accepted Answer

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 35% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Question 14

Do people think the Smithsonian Institution’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Accepted Answer

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
69% 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 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.

Question 15

Do workers feel well informed about how the Smithsonian Institution is doing?

Accepted Answer

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

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Most people get paid when they’re sick

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