Work Ethic
Paystub Vocab
Budgeting
Fixed or Variable Expense
Soft Skills
100

Helping coworkers, communicating effectively, and being willing to share responsibilities are all examples of this.

What is teamwork.

100

A company’s schedule for paying employees, such as weekly, biweekly, or monthly, is called this.

What is pay period

100

When you put money into your bank account, whether from a paycheck or cash, this is what it's called.

What is deposit

100

This type of expense stays the same each month, like rent, car payments, or a subscription service.

What is fixed expense

100

This soft skill helps you clearly share information with customers and coworkers, whether through speaking, writing, or body language.

What is communication

200

If your manager and coworkers know they can count on you to show up on time and complete tasks correctly, you are considered this.

What is reliable.

200

If you earn $15 for every hour you work, that $15 is known as this.

What is an hourly wage

200

The total amount of money you earn from your job, side gigs, or other sources is known as this.

What is income

200

The amount you spend on gas, groceries, and entertainment changes each month, making them this type of expense.

What are variable expenses

200

Emily works at a grocery store and refuses to help her coworker bag groceries, saying, “That’s not my job.” This is an example of poor use of this skill.

What is teamwork

300

If your boss changes your work task at the last minute, staying positive and adjusting quickly shows you are this.

What is adaptable

300

This is the total amount of money you earn before taxes and deductions are taken out.

What is gross pay

300

The money you spend on bills, food, entertainment, and other purchases falls under this category.

What are expenses

300

Your monthly internet bill is always $60, no matter how much you use it. This makes it an example of this type of expense.

What is fixed expense

300

A customer at a coffee shop spills their drink, and the cashier quickly offers to remake it for free. The cashier is demonstrating this important skill.

What is customer service

400

Arriving at work on time or early every day is an example of being this.

What is punctual

400

The amount of money you take home after deductions is called this.

What is net pay

400

Rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation costs are examples of these, which you must pay to maintain your basic needs.

What are essential expenses

400

Eating out at restaurants costs you $50 one month and $100 the next. This means it is considered this type of expense.

What is variable expense

400

Wearing the correct uniform, being polite to customers, and showing up on time are all examples of this workplace soft skill.

What is professionalism

500

A worker who takes initiative, stays productive without being constantly supervised, and looks for ways to improve is showing this trait.

What is self-motivated

500

Taxes, health insurance, and retirement contributions are examples of these, which are subtracted from your paycheck.

What are deductions

500

f you borrow money from a friend and haven't paid them back yet, you are in this situation.

What is debt

500

The amount of money you spend each month buying gifts for family and friends.

What are variable expenses

500

Two employees disagree on how to set up a store display. Instead of arguing, they calmly discuss and find a solution that works for both. This is a good example of this workplace skill.

What is conflict resolution.

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