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Explore career options by researching various fields that interest you. Consider your skills, passions, and the potential for future growth in each field. Use online resources, career exploration tools, or interviews with professionals.
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Research the average monthly salary for three jobs you find appealing. Use credible sources such as job outlook websites, industry reports, or salary surveys to gather accurate information.
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Choose one job from your research that you would like to pursue in the future and determine a realistic monthly salary based on your findings.
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Identify and list standard essentials and needs you would have to budget for, including housing, food, transportation, utilities, and savings.
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Create a draft of your monthly budget. Allocate your hypothetical salary across the essential expenses you identified, ensuring you consider fixed, variable, and discretionary expenses.
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Design a visual representation of your budget, such as a pie chart or spreadsheet, to clearly display how you allocate your salary.
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Participate in a collaborative session with your peers where you share your budget plan. Gather insights and suggestions for potential adjustments to your budget.
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Reflect on the budgeting process and how effectively your plan aligns with your chosen job and salary. Consider any adjustments needed for financial stability.
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Deliverables |
1. A detailed list of three potential career options with their average monthly salaries.
2. A chosen career path with a realistic monthly salary.
3. A draft of your monthly budget plan, including a list of essential expenses and their allocations.
4. A visual representation of your budget, such as a pie chart or spreadsheet.
5. A reflection on your budgeting experience and insights gained about managing personal finances.
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