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02A Career Choices

What three factors do you consider most important in choosing a career and why? Write in 1-2
complete sentences.
Three most important factors in choosing a career are personal interests and passions,
opportunities for growth and advancement, and alignment with values and lifestyle preferences.
These things make sure you feel happy and satisfied with the job you pick.
Make a list of three costs related to choosing one career over another.
- Education costs: Different jobs need different levels of education, which can cost money
for things like classes and books.
- Time you could spend doing other things: Picking one job means you might miss out on
time that could have been spent on other careers or hobbies, which could affect how
much money you make and how your career progresses.
- Moving costs: Some jobs might require you to move to a new place, which means
spending money on things like moving trucks, finding a place to live, and getting used to a
new area.
Write 2-3 sentences explaining WHY a person would choose a degree that makes less money
over a degree that makes more money.
Someone might choose a degree that makes less money if they really enjoy the subject or if they
want to help others. Money isn't always the most important thing for everyone, and some people
prioritize their interests or making a positive impact over earning a higher salary.
Budget Reflection
1. Did you have enough money for all of your expenses?
2. What expenses did you have to cut out completely?
3. What did you have to budget for that you did not expect?
4. What did you learn from this activity?
1. I have enough money for most of my personal expenses, but my parents pay me a lot of
things like the school.
2. I have to cut out spending on snacks and extra things I wanted but didn't really need.
3. I don't expect to have to budget for things like school projects or last-minute events with
friends because my parents do it for me.
4. I learned that planning ahead and budgeting can help me manage my money better and
deal with unexpected expenses.