EVERYONE MUST FILL OUT THIS SECTION:
MY “PLAN A” CAREER CHOICE IS: __programmer_______________________________
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My Plan A:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
My interests in math has led me to the world of computer
programming. Learning various programming languages, I have
discovered that coding is my genuine aptitude, and it would be my
career path. When I am into creating something with code, I was
enjoying that time, being excited about how to make better structure
of code. I want to choose my job based on my interests and aptitude
to pursue my preferred lifestyle of prioritize my happiness in working
place of all. Since my first programming experiences, I have fixed my
career plan to become a professional prograrmmer.
IT technology is one of the most rapidly growing industry. It is
considered as a sector that would be leading the major advancement
of the world, and the promising outlook has attracted a number of
talented people into the field of computer programming. To survive in
the field of programming developer, it is significant to fulfill the
responsibility of completing the assigned code in time. Its popularity
is proved by high average salary. The average initial salary is about
$50k and it overwhelms that of other careers. However, high salary is
not guaranteed for everyone. Programming is one of the most
competitive career path with its rising popularity, and only those with
high capability earn satisfiable salary. There is high risk of losing a
job if you are not skilled enough. Positive aspects of the job is that it
provides freedom in deciding working environment as programming
doesn’t necessarily require going to working place everyday, and it
suggests incessant opportunities of self-advancement with rapidly
developing coding trend.
1. Proficiency in creating code with a programming language-
python.
 Consider:
❏ Soft and hard Skills required 2. Good problem-solving skills in math and science.
for position
❏ Personal attributes

3. Detailed-knowledge about computer hardware.

Education needed to pursue my It is the best educational option to major in computer science in a
plan: university to be a professional programmer. Good understanding in
programming and computer is needed and the program fits perfect
Consider: for the learning. Certificates or degree from computer science
❏ Courses/training/ certificates functions as a reliable source that proves one’s capability in coding.
needed There are other routes of acquiring necessary programming skills
❏ Post-secondary other than universities. Self-learning or joining a coding camp is the
requirements other options for becoming a programmer.

EVERYONE MUST FILL OUT THIS SECTION:

MY BACKUP CAREER PLAN IS ____ School teacher (Math teacher) _____________________

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My Plan B: I enjoy communicating with people in a variety of age groups as it

Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
becomes great inspiration to view the world. As for lifestyle, I value
healthy balance between work and life, which will energize my life
with full of professional spirit in my teaching profession at school
and loving spirit of my family. To talk about my strengths, I am a
good listener, who knows how to empathize with others, and a good
counsellor, who gives true advice for those who are in difficulties.

Career Info that I have Being a teachers have the folllowing upsides and downsides: good
discovered… quality of working environment and government support; relatively
small income, which ranges around $44K. Future outlook is very
Consider: optimistic because there’s less change of losing a job. Lifestyle is
❏ Upsides/downsides of job much more balanced than other jobs as it keeps work and life
❏ Job duties/responsibilities balance. To climb up a career ladder, achieving Master’s degree is
❏ Salary range enouraged and it provides many teachers with advancement
 ❏ Future outlook opportunities.
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities

Three employability skills I 1. Highly developed communication skills with school community
possess that will support my members is my strength.
plan:

Consider:
❏ Soft and hard skills required 2. Collaboration skills with colleagues will be one of my
for position employability skills.
❏ Personal attributes

3. Cultivating academic depths of teaching math is required, and I’m

ready for as I’m good at math.

Education needed to pursue my To achieve becoming a Math teacher, I have to acquire

plan: achievement in post-secondary education. On top of that, courses of
developing aptitude and profession of teaching are necessary.
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements

Post-Secondary Option
 FOR Plan A CAREER CHOICE - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School:

Name of
Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the
program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition
for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in
Residence

Application Fee
to apply to
program

Application
deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic
Requirements
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Post-Secondary Option
 FOR Plan B CAREER CHOICE - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School:

Name of
Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the
program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition
for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in
Residence

Application Fee
to apply to
program

Application
deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic
Requirements
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Travel Option
 Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accomodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Thailand for two weeks.

1. 5 days in Bangkok. (2 days in the city center around
Asoke and Promphong, 3 days in riverside near Chao
Praya River)
2. 5 days in Phuket. (3 days in the beachside area, 2
days in the area near traditional eatery)
3. 4 days in Krabi. (4 days for enjoying extreme sports)

When: Bangkok: May 6th - May 11th Phuket: May 12th - May 16th
Krabi: May 17th - May 20th

How: an international flight from Vancouver to Bangkok= $ 2000

round ticket Taxi traveling in Bangkok = $ 200
a domestic flight from Bangkok to Phuket = $ 80 Taxi traveling
in Phuket = $ 300
a domestic flight from Phuket to Krabi = $80 Taxi traveling in
Krabi = $ 300

Accomodations: Bangkok- grande centre point sukhumvit 55, $100/night, 5

Include price, links and
reviews for EACH of your
accommodations.
Star Hotel. Link: https://grandecentrepointsukhumvit55.com
Phuket- pullman phuket arcadia naithon beach, $140/night, 5
Star Hotel. Link: https://pullmanarcadianaithonbeach.com-
phuket.com

Budget: (food/activities etc).
Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (ie: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc).
Krabi- Centara Grande Resort, $100/night, 5 Star Hotel.
Link:
https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/ckbr/acco
mmodation
Bangkok- food at Icon Siam ($ 120)
https://www.iconsiam.com/en
\ activities in the city center ($ 200)
Phuket- food at local area ($ 50), activities in nature ($200)
Krabi- food at local area ($ 50), activities in nature ($ 200)
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal (Living INDEPENDENTLY)

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
rental link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
-move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses
 Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

After filling out table, write a SEPARATE reflection on whether your job will support your
lifestyle.
● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?