Income & Careers

Wanting to learn or know about something.

Ex. cooking, science, sports, painting, gardening, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, fixing things, and many others

Your interest can help you find a job.

The ability to do something well.

Ex. making new things, solving problems, listening, being patient, working with others, being organized, speaking, using technology

You need to make sure you have the skills required to do the job.

Get paid hourly

Can change each week

Depends on how much you work

Fixed amount of money paid

Stays the same each week

Required to work a certain amount of hours

Money taken out of your paycheck

Goes to the government to pay for....

Schools, road repairs, police & fire services

Something you do to earn money

Usually short-term

Doesn't usually require specific skills or knowledge

Usually paid with wages

An occupation or profession

Usually long-term

Requires special skills, knowledge, or experience

Usually paid with salary