What’s your bottom line? key vocabulary Employability Copyright © Notice The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, for exceptions see the first page of this document.

The “bottom line” describes the fundamental working conditions and minimum pay that we can accept to pay our bills, achieve our objectives and have satisfaction. We think about the “bottom line” to help us plan. We can begin by asking some key questions. Cognates

“I want a job that contributes something important. I want to improve the conditions in my community.” “I get my satisfaction in life from my family and my religion. I want a regular, reliable job that doesn’t cause me much stress.” “I want a job that will challenge me. I want the opportunity to move up and have more responsibilities.” “I want a job that pays enough so I won’t be preoccupied with the bills. I want a job that is near our home and my family.” “I want a job that permits me to be creative.” “I want a job with flexible hours, so I can take care of my family’s necessities without problems.” “I want to work out in the fresh air. It would be terrible to work in an office all day.” Cognates

Where do I want to work? indoors home office store industrial environment kitchen health facility

Where do I want to work? outdoors

When do I want to work? days evenings nights weekends fulltime part-time shifts

What skills do I have? skill = ability to do something well We already have many skills. We learn new skills  by taking a class  or working on the job.

What language can I use? English Languages other than English

How will I dress? uniforms dress up formal casual informal

How do I want to work? independently as a member of a team group

How do I want to work? speaking with people I don’t know organizing thingsspeaking on the phone accuracy and little details precision

How do I want to work? computers and other technology solve problems numbers and money

How do I want to work? lift and carrybend on my feet

How do I want to work? heavy machinery hand tools power tools

How do I want to work? noisy hazardous substances

How do I want to work? fast pace stress calm environment

How do I want to work? supervise

How do I want to work? same thing every day variety

How do I want to work?  I like to...  I don’t mind... ... are important to me.  I would do...  I want to...  Eventually...

What are my short-term objectives, or goals?

What are my long-term objectives, or goals?

How much will my objectives cost?

What are my monthly expenses? electricity rent / mortgagegasoline phonewater natural gas car payment

What are my monthly expenses? childcarebusfare food clothing medicine

What are my monthly expenses? additional expenses

How much money do I need to make?

What’s your bottom line? key vocabulary Employability Copyright © Notice The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, for exceptions see the first page of this document.