Career Management 1.03 Analyze the Impact of Personal Growth/Development and Change Throughout Life

Health Decisions & Practices Physical & mental health can affect job performance Healthy people have the energy they need to perform their job

Safety in the Workplace A law that guarantees financial assistance to workers injured on the job is Workers’ Compensation Inadequate rest is related to increased accidents on the job Laziness contributes to unsafe working conditions Workplace safety is primarily the responsibility of individual employees

Leisure Time Favorite hobbies Time free from everyday responsibilities When a person finds a job that they enjoy (may have to do with favorite leisure time activities) their mental health is generally good

Job vs. Career The main reason most young people seek a 1st job is to earn money i.e. newspaper carrier Careers pursue a person’s interests

Lifestyle Lifestyle is the way a person lives his or her life According to Erickson, attitudes toward work and personal responsibility are 1st formed as a preschooler

Stress Stress is a natural reaction to the demands of everyday life Change is a major cause of stress Changes that can be planned for are predictable, and less stressful Exercise 3 x week for 20 minutes can reduce stress

Life Roles Life Roles are the various parts of one’s life, such as citizen, parent, spouse, worker, etc. Human development stages vary from person to person

Unemployment When laid off from work, a person may qualify for unemployment insurance - COBRA

Middle Aged Group The Middle-aged adults developmental group is most concerned with providing for their family Age Discrimination Act – passed in 1967- prohibits discrimination against people 40 -70 years of age Sandwich Generation = a group of people caring for both their parents and their children

Family Medical Leave Act The FMLA entitles unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage Designed to cover Males & Females

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Enable individuals with disabilities to find jobs or keep their jobs Free to those who meet the legal eligibility guidelines