Job Skills
True or false?
All jobs pay their employees on a weekly basis.
False!
Some jobs pay employees biweekly (every 2 weeks, or 2 paychecks per month)
True or false?
Nothing happens if you don't pay your credit card bill. You can just wait until you have enough money to pay it.
False!
If you don't pay at least the minimum payment every month, you may not be able to make new purchases, the company may cancel your credit card, or you can even be taken to court.
True or false? The only way you can get a scholarship for college is if you have good grades.
False!
You can get scholarships for athletics, financial needs, heritage, community background, etc.
True or false?
Health insurance will always cover the full cost of your doctor appointments.
False!
Sometimes you have to pay a copay or insurance may not cover some appointments.
True or false?
Frozen vegetables are just as healthy or even more healthy than fresh vegetables.
True!
Frozen vegetables are usually frozen at the peak of their freshness, locking in vitamins and nutrients.
When you apply for a job, you need to provide the employer with a document containing your work history, education, personal information, and skills. What is this document called?
A resume
The money you pay to a landlord to stay in an apartment is called _____.
Rent
If you are absent from class or not doing your work, will your professors remind you what you need to do?
No! It is your responsibility to get to class on time and remember when your work is due. Some professors do not take late work at all, so do your work on time!
True or false?
Exercising when you are already tired can actually give you more energy.
True!
Exercise can pump blood and oxygen through your body, waking up your cells. It can also boost your mood.
Is the name brand of an item always better than the store brand?
No! Often, the store brands of foods, health and wellness products, etc. are made with the same ingredients as the name brand.
Scenario:
You have a job interview to be a waiter at a local restaurant. What should you wear to the interview?
A.) Jeans and a t shirt
B.) A nice shirt and dress pants/skirt
C.)A full suit or nice dress and dress shoes
B.) A nice shirt and dress pants/skirt
When going to an interview, you should dress for the job that you are interviewing for, or slightly nicer. It looks professional and shows that you care.
What are some reasons that you should have savings account that you put money into?
*answers may vary*
2-year
Which doctors should you typically see once every year?
A.) Eye doctor and Primary Care
B.) Dentist and Eye Doctor
C.) Primary Care and Dentist
C.) Primary Care and Dentist
Getting a routine physical and your teeth checked once a year are good ways to prevent problems before they happen.
When you are renting an apartment, you may have to pay for some utilities that are not included in the rent. What is one example of a utility?
Heat, electricity, water, wifi, etc.
If you want to take a vacation or need to take personal time at work, how do you go about doing that?
Email your boss/supervisor, request time off in an online system, etc.
Scenario:
Your paycheck from your job is $2000 every 2 weeks. When you get paid do you get paid exactly $2000? Why or why not?
No, you don't. Taxes and healthcare often get taken out.
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If you take prescription medicine given to you by your doctor, how do you get it when you run out?
Call your doctor to refill it, then go pick it up from the pharmacy.
What are the 3 main forms of government ID?
1.) Driver's license
2.) State ID
3.) US Passport
If you work a typical full-time job, how many hours per week are you working?
40 hours per week
What is Roth IRA?
A.) A retirement account that does not take taxes out
B.) A banking company
C.) Who you pay your taxes to.
A.) A retirement account that does not take taxes out
This means that if your account has $500,000 in it by the time you retire, you get all of that money!
If you take out student loans when do you typically have to start paying them back?
6 months after you graduate
What is preventative care?
Routine health services like checkups, shots, and other screenings that are designed to prevent sickness or find health problems early.
How much does a good queen-sized mattress typically cost?
A.) $100-$200
B.) $500
C.) $700-$1000
C.) $700-$1000
Even though mattresses are expensive, it is worth it to get a good one! You will have less pain and sleep better at night.