Researching Careers According to Lifestyle

Today's In Class Assignment requires the following:

 

Step one: Discuss these questions with your group:

  • What kind of lifestyle do I envision for myself (e.g., where I want to live, the type of housing, travel, hobbies)?

  • What is the average salary for careers I’m considering, and how does that align with my cost of living expectations?

  • Would I be willing to earn less if it means doing something I’m passionate about, and how would that affect my lifestyle?

 

Step two: Log-on to www.cacareerzone.org/budget Links to an external site. and create a budget (yes, you need to create an account first but it's free)

 

Step three: As a group, identify a job that meets your salary and interest standards. You can use the ideas from your STRONG or www.bls.gov/ooh Links to an external site. or from www.cacareerzone.org Links to an external site. 

 

Step four: Use https://www.mynextmove.org/ Links to an external site. to outline the following that you will share with the class:

  • Job description and responsibilities
  • Educational requirements
  • Typical entry-level salary and potential for growth
  • Work-life balance and hours required
  • Pros and cons of the career

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