Bellwork 10-27/28 Take out your project slip from last class. – “Teenagers and Dating” – For your bellwork answer the first 3 questions on the paper. Use a texbook.

World of Work

The Labor Force Labor Force- – Consists of all individuals age 16 and older who are employed in paid positions or who are seeking paid employment. Changes in the workforce: More women in the labor force More minority in the labor force More education in the labor force

Unemployment When a person does not have a job, but is actively seeking employment. – Unemployment rate: percentage of the civilian labor force that is unemployed.

Occupations Executive, administrative, and managerial Professional Specialty Technical Occupations Sales Workers Administrative support occupations Service Occupations Precision, Production, Craft, and repair Workers Operators, Fabricators, and Laborers Farming, Forestry and Fishing Transportation and material moving

Changing Nature of Work In %- Farming 45%- Manufacturing 20%-Professions, management, office work,… Today Farming + Manufacturing- 27% Professions, management, office work,…- 73%

Job Satisfaction Most workers are satisfied by their job. – 1999 poll: 54 % Extremely satisfied 37% Somewhat satisfied Many factors contribute to job satisfaction: – Having control over your work – Receiving a lot of recognition for your work. – Flexibility of hours, co-workers job security

Job Satisfaction

Unsatisfied workers – Conditions: Stress Income and benefits Lack of opportunity for advancement – Solution? Look for a new job Americans change careers more often than others