How much you earn, where you live and work and the way you live

Local and state government agencies make up the _.

Businesses that produce and sell goods and services to make a profit. This sector is made up of individual proprietorships, partnerships and corporations.

Usually spending at least 7-8 hours at work each day, five days a week;

Employees receive benefits such as paid vacation and health insurance

Working on a specific project for a specified amount of time; Offers flexibility, but can result in periods of unemployment

Self-employed and usually work for a number of different clients

Many work from home and can choose their own hours

May have periods of down time and receive no benefits

Workers who help out during busy seasons or to fill in for vacationing employees

Offers no security or benefits

Usually working as few days a week or a few hours each day

Someone who owns & operates their own business