1.2 Drag and Drop – Match Careers to Income Brackets
Lesson Learning Objectives:
- Income Basics – Understand the five main pay styles (wage, salary, commission, tips, bonus) so you can predict how and when you’ll get paid.
- Total Compensation – Learn to add up benefits (health insurance, retirement, tuition help) with your cash pay to see which job truly pays more.
- Education & Skills – See how extra training or schooling can raise lifetime earnings, and weigh the costs against the bigger paychecks and job security it can bring.
Economic Awareness – Notice how job markets and technology changes affect which careers are growing, helping you stay flexible and future-ready.
Key Lesson Information:
- Different Pay Types change your cash flow. Knowing whether you earn a wage, salary, or commission helps you budget and set saving goals.
- Benefits Add Value – Things like health insurance and retirement matches can add thousands to your real pay, so always compare the full package.
- Skills Pay Off – Investing in education or trade training often leads to higher income and more job choices, even if it takes time and money up front.
- Stay Adaptable – The economy and new technology shift job demand; keeping your skills fresh protects your earning power over time.
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