1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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