5/18/15 br – “i’m lovin’ it!” is a famous catchphrase that people identify positively with...

©2012 National Endowment for Financial Education | Lesson 3-4: Lifestyle1

5/18/15

BR – “I’m Lovin’ It!” is a famous catchphrase that people identify positively with a particular fast food restaurant chain. Consider the positive things about our school (groups, achievements, .e.g.).

Come up with a catchphrase for our school. It should be no more than one sentence and should capture the essence of all of the good things our school is and can be.


Today:

- Check on test- Check on grades (progress reports)


Cost of Working? – pp.28-29

• How can working cost me?• Activity 3.10Read pp. 30-32• Activity 3.11Read pp. 32-33• Activity 3.12Read pp. 34-39


Lifestyle

ESTABLISH CAREER AND LIFESTYLE GOALS


Preview

Today we will answer these questions:• Why pay attention to population and workplace

trends?• What is important to me in a job or career?• How does the cost of living impact my lifestyle?

Use what you learn today tostart down the path to achieving your

career and lifestyle goals.


Know Before You Go

• What is the job outlook? – Now and in the future– Locally and in other locations– In demand; declining demand

• What is the competition for jobs?

• What will it take to get the job/career I want?– Education, training– Skills, experience– Attitude, mindset


Population and Work Trends

Make a prediction based on population trends revealed in 2010 U.S. Census.

• List at least three different ways thispopulation trend will impact the workplace.

• What are the products and services that will be in higher demand because of this trend?


Living Your Dream

What do you

value for a

satisfying work

situation?

Pay and Benefits

Work Hours

Work Environm

ent

Type of Work

Company Purpose

Management Style


Stay or Go?

• Can I afford to live there? What is the cost of living?

• Will I have the income needed to support my lifestyle?– Can I get work? What are the average salaries?

• How much will the move cost?– What will it cost to move my belongings?– What are the deposit fees to set up new utility services?

• How will my lifestyle change?

Do the benefits outweigh the costs?


Your Future

What do you want your life to be in ten years?


Exit Slip – Write a paragraph

When considering a job, what are some other things to think about (other than money)?

Outlook

Competition

Investment

Population/Trends?

Values/Satisfaction

Location?


To Work On Today – 34-39

#1 Imagine that your son or daughter comes to you one day and is nervous because they are starting a new job. “I really want to do well at this job and I want to move up to a better position with better money and benefits. What should I do?” - Give them some advice to put them on the fast

track#2 Your friend has been working at a job for almost a year and asks you one day if you think she should go to a new job. What reasons can you give her to stay or go to a new job?


#3 You have been working at a job for about a year and things have been going well. You like what you do and the pay is ok. You start to wonder, “Am I prepared for any sudden changes? How safe am I at this job?” What are some preemptive actions (things to prepare for ) I can take to prepare for any down times?#4 You have been laid off of your job. You are bummed but are trying to get back on track and look for another job. What are some proactive steps (helpful) that you can take during your employment gap?

5/18/15 br – “i’m lovin’ it!” is a famous catchphrase that people identify positively with...

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