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Why Do We Work?

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    Lesson 1, jEC
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  • What is the main reason why people work?
    MONEY or INCOME! People work to pay for the things that they want and need.
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  • You decide...is paying RENT a want or a need?
    NEED
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  • You decide...is a NEW VIDEO GAME a want or a need?
    WANT
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  • You decide...are MOVIE TICKETS a want or a need?
    WANT
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  • You decide...is paying your WATER BILL a want or a need?
    NEED
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  • Name something you would WANT to spend your money on.
    Answers will vary
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  • Name something you NEED to spend your money on.
    Answers will vary
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  • Besides earning money, why else do people work?
    To meet new people, to learn new skills, to make a difference, because of a passion, to stay busy and have a sense of purpose!
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  • Name a skill you have learned through a job or volunteer experience. If you have not had job/volunteer experience what is a skill you would like to learn in the future?
    Answers will vary
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  • If you have had a job or volunteer experience what is an ability you learned from that experience?
    Answers will vary
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  • You have the opportunity to share your unique gifts and help our society function! All jobs make a difference. What is something unique that you bring to a job?
    Answers will vary
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  • If you have had a job or volunteer experience, name a person you have met through one of your job experiences (a job coach, supervisor, etc.):
    Answers will vary
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