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Dollars and SenseOnline FInancial Literacy Program
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Career Choice

You can choose one career below as your career.

Things to keep in mind when selecting your career.

  • Some Careers pay more but come with large student loan payments
  • Some careers pay less but with no student loan payment.
  • Most importantly, choose a career that you would enjoy doing.

For this simulation to be meaningful, please choose a career that is something you might be considering in real life.

You will need to record the salary of the career you chose into your spreadsheet or expenditure worksheet.

Career Choices

Firefighter

Occupational Therapist

Truck Driver

Teacher

EMT/ Emergency Medical Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Construction Worker

Dental Hygienist

Probation Officer

Accountant

Police Officer

Farm Manager

Social Worker

Food Service Manager

Small Engine Mechanic

Barber, Hairstylist, or Cosmetologist

Registered Nurse

 

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