Money & Budgeting
If you earn $1,500 per month and your expenses are $1,200, how much is left?
$300
What document do you usually give an employer when applying for a job?
A resume/application
What is rent?
Money paid to a landlord in exchange for living in a property.
What should you check before buying food that expires?
The expiration/use-by date and condition of the food
What does it mean be responsible?
Following through on your commitments and taking responsibility for your choices and actions.
What is a budget?
A plan for how you will spend a save your money.
Name one appropriate question to ask during a job interview
What would my responsibilities be? or What are the typical hours? or What's th starting pay?
The document you sign when getting a house/apartment?
What is a Lease
Name three basic household cleaning supplies
Disinfectant, dish soap, laundry detergent, glass cleaner, sponges, etc.
What is one way to keep track of appointments?
What is the difference between a need and a want?
A need is something necessary for basic living; a want is something you would like but can live without.
Contact your supervisor as soon as possible and explain the situation.
What is a security deposit?
Money paid to a landlord that may be refundable depending on the condition of the property and the lease terms.
It can save money, reduce for waste, and help you make healthier/more organized choices.
You have three things due tomorrow. How can you decide what to do first?
Prioritize urgency, importance, deadlines, and consequences.
What is an emergency fund used for?
Unexpected expenses such as car repairs, medical costs, or an urgent household expense.
Why is showing up on time important at work?
It demonstrates reliability and responsibility.
Your roommate keeps leaving dirty dishes everywhere. What should you do?
Talk to them respectfully and establish clear expectations for shared responsibilities.
You have $40 for groceries. What should you do before shopping?
Make a list, check what you already have, prioritize necessities, and compare prices.
You don't know how to do something important. What should you do?
Ask a trusted person for help, research the information, and learn how to do it safely.
You have $100 left until payday, but your friends want to spend $60 going out. What should you consider before deciding?
Upcoming necessities, bills, food, transportation, savings, and when the next paycheck arrives.
You disagree with you supervisor. What is an appropriate way to handle it?
Remain respectful, listen, communicate calmy, and discuss the concern professionally.
Utilities, internet, renters' insurance, parking, etc.
Your refrigerator smells bad and food has spoiled. What should you do?
Safely dispose of spoiled food, clean and disinfect the refrigerator, and check food regularly to prevent it from happening again.
You make a mistake that causes a problem. What is the most productive response?
Take responsibility, identify what happened, fix what you can, learn from it, and make a plan to prevent the same problem in the future.