Understanding Your Paycheck
The total amount that you earn before anything is subtracted
Gross Pay
Stay open and listen carefully & Don't make excuses are two examples of how to handle what?
criticism
List at 3 common ways people might waste time at work.
1. sending personal texts
2. checking social media
3. personal phone calls
4. personal use of work computer
5. talking with co-workers (not about work)
6. Daydreaming
Social Media should be fun. When it isn't what should you do?
Walk away
Being sure about yourself and your abilities
Confidence
The amount after the deductions are subtracted is called (also known as take home pay)
Net Pay
List 2 "confidence tips"
look your best
be prepared
set small goals
think positive
practice smiling
practice sharing your ideas
What 3 things must you do daily to ensure you don't have body odor and bad breath?
shower daily
brush your teeth (at least 2 times a day)
wear deodorant
True or False: Agree to meet someone in personal that you have only friended online.
False
What does YTD stand for
Year to date
A type of tax deduction that is based on the percentage of your annual income.
Federal Income Tax
What three things did Samantha change to break her bad habit of being late to work all the time.
Her attitude
Her Bedtime
Her Planning
What are the three types of team members?
-Go-getters
-Listeners (willing to help, go along with the plan)
-Sit in the corner and not say anything (not willing to cooperate)
Social media, online news, local news, and cable news, can all cover the same event from different viewpoints. Can each viewpoint be true? yes or no
Yes
How long is a "Pay Period"?
one week, two weeks, or a month
This type of tax deduction goes to a fund that pays for Social Security and Medicare.
FICA (Federal Insurance Contribution Act)
When is the best time to ask for a raise?
After a positive performance review
Give one reason a coworker might be "annoying"?
-how they talk
-make weird noises
-eat smelly food
-always blame others
-body odor
-negative attitude
Name two signs that you are being Catfished.
1. They want to know all of your personal information right away
2. Will share photos but not facetime or video chat
3. You can't find much information about them on social media platforms
4. They ask you for money
5. What they tell you about themselves seems too good to be true
6. They make up dramatic stories to get you to help them or meet up with them
To subtract or take something away
Deduct or Deduction
A type of tax deduction stays in your state and pays for things like public education, police, fire departments, public transportation, and parks & recreation.
State Income Tax
-Being on time
-Pay attention
-Take initiative
-Volunteer for a special project
-Think creatively
-Be productive
-Be flexible
What's one way you can react to a co-worker that is different from you?
-Being suspicious or afraid, disliking them, being unkind or unfriendly
-being friendly, learning about the person, respect them and be kind
Give an example of one Harmless online challenge and one Dangerous online challenge.
Answers may vary
Someone who tries really hard to not make any mistakes
perfectionist