1. Corporate communications Why Do People Work?Why Do People Work?

2. Brainstorm

3. For most Americans:  Work is an important part of a well-rounded life  Studies show most people would work even if they do not have to  People’s reasons for working differ…

4. REASONS TO WORK Earn MoneyEarn Money Keep BusyKeep Busy Healthcare Benefits…..Healthcare Benefits…..

5. Assignment: In your notebook write #1 What motivates you to want to work?What motivates you to want to work? What are your interests?What are your interests? What are your abilities?What are your abilities? What are your talents?What are your talents?

6. Positive Feelings SatisfactionSatisfaction Sense of AccomplishmentSense of Accomplishment Self WorthSelf Worth

7. Social Satisfaction People are Social BeingsPeople are Social Beings In the Workplace People Can:In the Workplace People Can: ~be with others ~make friends ~give and receive understanding ~be with others ~make friends ~give and receive understanding ~give and receive acceptance ~give and receive acceptance

8. PRESTIGE StatusStatus Admiration for OthersAdmiration for Others

9. Personal Development Opportunity to learn and growOpportunity to learn and grow Work can be a great teacher!Work can be a great teacher!

10. Health People who are active and happy in their work tend to feel better:People who are active and happy in their work tend to feel better: ~Emotional ~Emotional ~Mental ~Mental ~Physical ~Physical

11. Self-Expression A way to express our:A way to express our:~Interests~Abilities~Talents

12. WORK, CAREER and Job What do these different terms mean?What do these different terms mean?

13. WORK Activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society.Activity directed toward a purpose or goal that produces something of value to oneself and/or to society. ~Money ~Money ~Sense of accomplishment ~Sense of accomplishment ~Provides benefits to society ~Provides benefits to society Can be paid or unpaidCan be paid or unpaid Volunteering is still considered “work”Volunteering is still considered “work”

14. CAREER The name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay (usually at a salary).The name given to a group of similar tasks that a person performs for pay (usually at a salary). Most occupations require specific knowledge and skills.Most occupations require specific knowledge and skills. Careers are learned on the job and in various kinds of education and training programs.Careers are learned on the job and in various kinds of education and training programs. A person in an career can work at a number of different jobs.A person in an career can work at a number of different jobs.

15. Example: My occupation as a social worker over a 20 year period: Youth CounslelorYouth Counslelor Public Assistance WorkerPublic Assistance Worker Foster Care WorkerFoster Care Worker Child Protective WorkerChild Protective Worker Sex offender TherapistSex offender Therapist Domestic Abuse SupervisorDomestic Abuse Supervisor Crime Victims TherapistCrime Victims Therapist

16. Continued… Supervisor of Various Parenting ProgramsSupervisor of Various Parenting Programs Early Intervention CoordinatorEarly Intervention Coordinator Behavior TherapistBehavior Therapist Family CounselorFamily Counselor Adoption Home Study ProviderAdoption Home Study Provider

17. JOB A paid position at a specific place or setting.A paid position at a specific place or setting. It can be at various locations.It can be at various locations. Usually pay based at an hourly rate.Usually pay based at an hourly rate. Some jobs require only training vs. education.Some jobs require only training vs. education.