Work Ethic Words
Paystub Vocabulary
Budgeting
Fixed or Variable Expenses
Soft Skills
100

When you are paying attention to what you are doing so that you perform the task correctly.

What is focused

100

The time frame for which you are being paid.

What is pay period

100

When you add or put money into your account.

What is deposit

100

Monthly electricity bill.

What is a variable expense

100

Alex works at a clothing store and greets customers with a friendly smile. When a customer asks for help finding a specific size, Alex listens carefully and responds clearly, offering to check the stockroom.  What soft skill(s) is Alex demonstrating?

What is communication, customer service, or active listening. 

200

When you work well with others.

What is teamwork

200

How much you earn for each HOUR you work.

What is hourly rate

200

Money you spend each month that is the same amount.

What is a fixed expense

200

Lisa owns her own business and often purchases office supplies that may include copy paper, ink cartridges, staples, envelopes, etc.

What is variable expense

200

Maria works at a fast food restaurant and helps a coworker refill the soda machine when she notices they are struggling. She also steps in to bag orders when the lunch rush gets busy.  What soft skill(s) is Maria demonstrating?

What is teamwork.

300

Things that you are able to do independently.

What are skills

300

Pay calculated before deductions.

What is gross pay

300

Purchases you make that are different amounts.

What are variable expenses

300

Mark has a $12.99 Netflix subscription that he pays every month.

What is fixed expense

300

Daniel works as a receptionist at an office. He arrives 10 minutes early, keeps his workspace organized, and answers phone calls professionally without needing reminders.  What soft skill(s) is Daniel demonstrating?

What is work ethic, time management, professionalism

400

Coming to work with clean clothes, body and engaging in age-appropriate behavior.

What is professionalism

400

Pay calculated after deductions.

What is net/take-home pay

400

When you take money out of your bank account.

What is withdrawl

400

Sarah has a $25 monthly subscription for a coffee delivery service.

What is a fixed expense

400

Jessica works in a warehouse and quickly learns how to use a new scanner system. When asked to help in a different section for the day, she adjusts without complaining.  What soft skill(s) is Jessica demonstrating?

What is adaptability

500

When you receive feedback from a supervisor designed to help you improve your work performance.

What is constructive criticism

500

The amount of money you earn per each year.

What is annual salary

500

The difference between essential and non-essential expenses.

What are essential are needs and non-essential are wants

500

Mark has a very busy social life and on the weekends he likes to get together with friends.  They usually go to the movies, bowling, out to eat and sometimes to concerts.  The money he spends on entertainment is what type of expense?

What is a variable expense

500

Chris works at a call center and receives a call from a frustrated customer about a missing order. Instead of panicking, Chris calmly looks up the order, apologizes for the delay, and offers a solution.  What soft skill(s) is Chris demonstrating?

What is customer service, communication