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1.  What does the reading say is the difference between a job and a career?

2.  After graduation you have the options of 1) continuing your education (college or trade schools), 2) entering the work force directly by taking a full-time job or 3) becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business.  List an advantage and a disadvantage for each of these three choices.

3.  What are the five typical employee benefits covered in the reading?  How much extra does it typically cost an employer to provide these benefits?

4.  Do you think employee benefits should be considered a part of your overall compensation (pay)?  Why or why not.

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5.  You are offered two identical jobs, paying the same amount of money, in different parts of the country.  Why would it be important to consider "Cost of Living" when determining which job to take?

6.  Why do you think decisions about when to get married and start a family are important when talking about financial planning?