Career Moves
You’re filling out a job application and it asks for “availability.” What are they asking for?
The days and times you are able to work.
You have $60. You spend $18 on food and $12 on something else. How much do you have left?
$30
Which usually helps decision-making more: getting enough sleep or staying up most of the night?
Getting enough sleep.
Which usually rebuilds trust faster: repeatedly saying “trust me,” or consistently doing what you said you would do?
Consistently following through.
You realize you made a mistake. Which usually creates fewer problems: admitting it early or building a story to hide it?
Admitting it early.
What is usually better to wear to a job interview: something clean and simple, or the most expensive outfit you own?
Something clean, appropriate, and simple.
What is the difference between a want and a need?
A need is something necessary for basic living or responsibilities. A want is something you would like but can live without.
You’re extremely angry and about to send a text you might regret. What is one useful thing to do before hitting send?
Wait, reread it later, take a break, talk to someone, or calm down first.
A boundary is mainly about controlling what another person does. True or false?
False.
A boundary is mainly about what you will do or accept.
You’re failing a class. What is more useful than saying, “I need to fix my grade”?
Identify a specific next step, such as talking to the teacher, checking missing work, tutoring, or completing one assignment.
An interviewer asks, “Why should we hire you?” Name two things you could talk about even if you’ve never had a job before.
Reliability, willingness to learn, school activities, teamwork, communication, sports, volunteering, technical skills, responsibility, etc.
Your paycheck says you earned $400, but only $340 went into your account. Why?
Taxes or other deductions were taken out.
Two people can go through the exact same situation and feel very different levels of stress. True or false?
True.
Your friend tells you something you don’t want to hear because they’re worried about you. Can that be a sign of a good friend?
Yes.
A healthy friend does not have to agree with everything you do.
You have three possible solutions to a problem. What should you think about before picking one?
What is likely to happen with each choice, both now and later.
You apply for a job and hear nothing for a week. What is one professional next step?
Politely follow up by phone, email, or in person if appropriate.
Why might someone automatically move part of every paycheck into savings instead of saving “whatever is left”?
Because there may be nothing left if they spend first. Saving automatically makes the goal a priority.
You have six things to do and feel overwhelmed. What is usually more helpful than trying to think about all six at once?
Prioritize them and start with one specific next step.
Someone apologizes but keeps repeating the same behavior. Why might the other person still have trouble trusting the apology?
Because trust is affected by patterns and behavior, not only words.
You already said yes to something, but later realize it’s probably a bad idea. Are you allowed to change your mind?
Yes.
Changing your mind after getting new information can be responsible.
Job A pays $2 more per hour, but Job B has a schedule that works much better with school and transportation. What should you compare besides the hourly pay?
Schedule, transportation, hours, stress, school impact, benefits, work environment, and long-term fit.
You want something that costs $1,200 and can save $100 each month. About how long will it take?
12 months
Why can a decision that gives you immediate relief still be a bad decision?
It may reduce discomfort now but create bigger consequences later.
What is the difference between helping a friend and enabling them?
Helping supports them in dealing with the problem. Enabling protects them from consequences or helps the unhealthy behavior continue.
Which person is showing more independence?
A: “I handle everything myself and never ask for help.”
B: “I handle what I can and know when I need help.”
Being independent does not mean never using support.