3.06 Lifelong Employment Note Taking Guide

How does wage contribute to your well‐being?

• Can lower well-being if you make too much

• Products or services provided by an employer that provide extra value beyond wages

• Wages can allow a person to maintain (or increase) level of living.

Cost of living is...

• Products or services provided by an employer that provide extra value beyond wages

• the average cost of basic necessities such as housing and food.

• Includes child care, flexible scheduling, parking, transportation

Which question to consider about the environment of a job:

• How does this job contribute to my career?

• Do I have the right skills for the job?

• Is the work culture suited to my personality and work style?

Questions to consider about the schedule of a job include all of the following EXCEPT

• Will I enjoy the job?

• Will the job schedule affect my family life positively or negatively?

• Will I enjoy the job schedule?

Questions to consider about job duties and responsibilities include all the following EXCEPT

• How does this job contribute to my career?

• Do I have the right skills for the job?

• Is the work culture suited to my personality and work style?

What is the reason an employer would offer a flexible spending account?

• Less expensive than insurance purchased privately

• Employers may contributed to your retirement

• Account that allows you to pay for expenses

What is the reason an employer would offer insurance?

• Less expensive than insurance purchased privately

• Employers may contributed to your retirement

• Account that allows you to pay for expenses

What is the reason an employer would offer flexible scheduling?

• Less expensive than insurance purchased privately

• Allow you to work from home

• Account that allows you to pay for expenses

Cost of living is important because...

• Average cost of basic necessities, such as housing and food.

• Location of work affects your spending power.

• Helps maintain high character and ethical standards

You can start to strive for improvement now which includes all of the following EXCEPT?

• Take classes

• Attend workshops and conferences

• Keep updated on trends in your field

• Includes online image