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Careers, Salaries, and Lifetime Income Answers

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Joaquin is offered vocational training that will cost $3,000 but will make him eligible for a promotion. Joaquin is trying to decide whether to get the training or put the money in savings for retirement. Which statement is true?

A
Joaquin should put the money in savings because retirement is expensive and he should have every penny he can.
B
Joaquin should put the money in savings because it will grow quickly with interest that he can use in retirement.
C
Joaquin should take the class because a promotion will mean a larger salary over the long term compared to a single cash advantage.
D
Joaquin should take the class because $3,000 is too small of an amount to bother putting away for retirement.
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Liam is a computer systems analyst and is looking to change to a company that offers more opportunities for advancement. He has job offers from two companies that look promising. Liam’s Job Offer Comparison Job 1: Seattle, WAJob 2: Silicon Valley, CASalary$78,000$100,000Benefits$4,000 bonuses,health insurance,401K$2,500 bonuses,health insurance,401KAverage Monthly Rent & Utilities$1,350$3,150Which company is a better choice based on annual income after housing and utility costs?

A
Job 2 is a better choice because it will have a salary and benefits worth $20,500 more than job 1.
B
Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after housing is expected to be $140,300 but job 1 is expected to be $98,200.
C
Job 1 is a better choice because the annual income after housing is $65,800 but that of job 2 is $64,700.
D
Job 1 is a better choice because annual income after benefits and housing will be $109,800 but the annual income for job 2 will be $92,200.
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Cameron is choosing a career out of high school with no further training. The median salary for this career is $30,000. His friend Mateo is choosing a career that requires a college degree but has a median salary of $55,000. Over 20 years, what will be the difference between their incomes?

A
$25,000
B
$85,000
C
$500,000
D
$1,700,000
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Which statement is an example of post-secondary education?

A
core classes such as math and English that one takes in high school
B
vocational classes such as marketing or computer-aided design that one may take in high school
C
a class in a specific computer application or language that one may take to advance in a career
D
a dance class that one takes after retiring for enrichment and enjoyment
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Oscar claims that employee benefits have little impact on lifetime income so one should only consider a job with the largest salary. Which statement about his claim is true?

A
He is correct because a larger salary would allow one to save more money for retirement.
B
He is correct because benefits have no monetary value to an employee even though the employer may pay for them.
C
He is incorrect because health insurance reduces medical expenses, freeing up more income for long-term savings such as retirement.
D
He is incorrect because the employer gives the money for benefits directly to the employee so the employee can use the money as he wishes.
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Enjoli enjoys science and foreign language classes. She enjoys working with people and volunteers regularly at a local shelter and library. She does not like flying.Which career best matches the factors that influence Enjoli's career decision, such as her interests, values, and personal preferences?

A
doctor in a clinic that serves a low-income population
B
doctor partnering with insurance companies to determine covered procedures
C
doctor in a research facility for a large drug company
D
doctor for a professional sports team

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