Paystub Vocabulary
What is gross income?
Total money earned before taxes
What is a checking account?
Account for everyday spending
Is water a want or a need?
Need
What can you use to plan a bus route?
Google Maps
What is the first part of an interview?
Introduction
What is net income?
Money you take home after deductions
What is a savings account?
Account for saving money
Is a new video game a want or a need?
Want
Why should you arrive early for the bus?
So you are not late
What is one thing you should do during an interview?
Speak clearly / be respectful / make eye contact
What are deductions?
Money taken out (taxes, insurance, etc.)
What is a deposit?
Money going into your account
Give one example of a need
Water / food / housing (any basic need)
What should you check before getting into a rideshare?
Driver name, car, license plate
What does STAR stand for?
Situation, Task, Action, Result
What is year-to-date (YTD)?
Total earned so far this year
What is a withdrawal?\
Money coming out of your account
Why is budgeting important?
Helps manage money and not overspend
Where is the safest place to sit in a rideshare?
Back seat
Why is it okay to take time before answering a question?
To think and give a better answer
What is a pay period?
The time period you worked before getting paid
What is a routing number?
9-digit number that identifies your bank
Is rent a fixed or variable expense?
Fixed
What should you do if you feel unsafe in a rideshare?
Cancel ride / contact someone / use safety features
Name one question you can ask an interviewer
“What are the next steps?” / “What is a typical day like?”