Understanding Work and Careers

What is work?

• Only tasks done for money

• Any activity that requires effort

• Only household chores

• Only things done for fun

What is a job?

• A long-term career path

• A specific task someone is hired to do

• An unpaid responsibility

• An activity only done at home

What is a career?

• A job someone has for one week

• A series of related jobs over time

• Only something related to teaching

• A temporary position

Which of the following is an example of paid work?

• Volunteering at an animal shelter

• Babysitting for your neighbors for money

• Cleaning your room

• Helping a friend with their homework

What is an example of unpaid work?

• Working at a restaurant

• Mowing lawns for money

• Volunteering at a community event

• Delivering newspapers

Why do people work?

• Only to pass time

• To earn money, help others, and gain skills

• Because they are forced to

• To avoid spending time with family

What is one economic reason people work?

• To make friends

• To help the community

• To earn money for food and housing

• To gain confidence

Which of these is a social reason people work?

• To make friends

• To earn money

• To gain skills

• To avoid working hard

What is a psychological benefit of working?

• Earning money

• Feeling a sense of purpose

• Avoiding responsibilities

• Becoming famous

How does work impact individuals?

• It makes them lazy

• It helps them earn money and gain skills

• It doesn’t affect their lives

• It makes them feel bored