SITWW Chapter 1 Review

What is a career?

• work that people do for pay ~ work usually consists of certain tasks, job is a position with a company.

• is a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience.

• using your talents, being with people who have similar interests, making a contribution, and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a good job

What is a job?

• work that people do for pay ~ work usually consists of certain tasks, job is a position with a company.

• is a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience.

• using your talents, being with people who have similar interests, making a contribution, and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a good job

What is work?

• work that people do for pay ~ work usually consists of certain tasks, job is a position with a company.

• is a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience.

• using your talents, being with people who have similar interests, making a contribution, and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a good job

How many times during his or her lifetime will the average American change jobs?

• 8 different jobs by the age of 30

• 7 different jobs by the age of 28

• 8 different jobs by the age of 32

What does lifestyle mean?

• the way you spend your hard earned money

• the way you use your time, energy, and resources.

• How you spend your paychecks

Where do people usually spend most of their time, energy, and resources?

• At work

• At home

• At the mall

How does work affect other parts of your life?

• It determines what you do with your free time

• it determines how much time you will have for your leisure activities

• it determines how much time you have to spend with friends or family and how much money and energy you have to pursue your favorite activities.

Why do people work?

• to earn money to pay for housing, transportation, food, clothes, and other expense, such as health care, insurance, education, taxes, and recreation. People also work to be with other people that have similar interests. Self fulfillment is another reason why people work, they feel good about themselves when they do a job well, gives a feeling of accomplishment. Respect towards each other.

• People also work to be with other people that have similar interests.

• Self fulfillment is another reason why people work, they feel good about themselves when they do a job well, gives a feeling of accomplishment.

What is the most American Consumer Spending?

• Housing 31%, transportation 18%, food 13%, and personal insurance 11%

• Housing 21%, transportation 8%, food 3%, and personal insurance 21%

• Housing 41%, transportation 28%, food 23%, and personal insurance 21%

Is the workplace constantly changing?

• Yes

• No

• Depends on the workplace