Bell Ringer #7 – 5/22/09 1. What do you think the difference is between a “job” and a “career”. 2. Name one “career” that you would like to have. 3. Name one “job” that may help you reach this career.

Getting out of Debt Put away the plastic (credit cards) – start living entirely on a cash basis again Put away the plastic (credit cards) – start living entirely on a cash basis again Make a personal commitment to repay all debts. Determine your total debt. Make a personal commitment to repay all debts. Determine your total debt. Create a repayment plan that you can stick with. Create a repayment plan that you can stick with.

Making “Cents” of Your Career Ideally, you will find work you love – that pays enough to live comfortably and helps you achieve your financial goals Ideally, you will find work you love – that pays enough to live comfortably and helps you achieve your financial goals Job – provides you with the basics – cash and something to do to earn it Job – provides you with the basics – cash and something to do to earn it Career – your chosen occupation. It should provide a reliable income, challenges, opportunities for advancement, and personal satisfaction. Career – your chosen occupation. It should provide a reliable income, challenges, opportunities for advancement, and personal satisfaction.

Lifestyle Your career choice determines your lifestyle – how much time you’ll have in your life for other things Your career choice determines your lifestyle – how much time you’ll have in your life for other things Your career determines your income & the amount of time you have outside of work Your career determines your income & the amount of time you have outside of work Money doesn’t necessarily buy happiness – turn to page 96 Money doesn’t necessarily buy happiness – turn to page 96