I don't think I passed the Census Bureau Test.

i worked many years for the State of Ohio, where at least once a year you had to take a test to keep your job, then they gave out tests to for a higher position. I hated these tests because they put pressure on you knowing if you get a low score and someone else scored higher than you they could knock you out of your job. One thing I came to realize the questions on the test had nothing to do with the job I was in. Which seemed pretty stupid to me. The tests was never given anywhere close to where you lived so you had a long drive to start with. Fortunately I passed each one with enough of a score to keep my job. I did go to several that would upgrade my pay or give me a better position. One girl ask me why I did this, my idea of being there was not for fun, but to earn money and if I can pass a test that paid me more on the week I was all for it. She replied well I have a position and that is all I want. Mainly she was there because she had kids and was on welfare and working was required. I too started out the same way as her, but I saw advancement and more money and the money was what I was after. Unfortunately in the position I was in I had the chance to take a test for a general motors job and at that time gm was going strong, I passed and was hired, this did not work out as the asbestos nearly killed me that we was working in. Not long ago I met a friend that I used to work for at the unemployment office who told me they are now making $27.00 and hour. I wish I had stayed she told me I would of had the position of office manager that she holds now. Tests are good, they show who wants to keep their job and who is just there because they are made to be there. They give opportunity for advancement. But they sure are nerve racking sometimes.

Am sorry you think you didn't pass the Census Bureau test. Maybe you'll have a nice surprise and hear you did pass the test. I understand about testing and all the difficulties. I was one to never do well on them. Surprised I got through school and was able to get a job. I seem to panic when I can't recall something and then am done. May as well leave the testing area with my blank mind. And when any test is timed, it's over for me before I begin!