Across
- 3. The pay received for work, often expressed as an annual amount.
- 4. Insurance Helps replace income if you cannot work due to illness or injury.
- 10. Non-monetary perks like job satisfaction, flexible hours, or work-life balance.
- 12. A paid position of employment.
- 13. Amounts taken from paychecks to fund public services like schools, roads, and healthcare.
- 14. Account A savings plan for the future when you stop working, often with employer contributions (example: 401k).
- 16. Work Temporary or freelance jobs that provide flexibility and independence, but may lack stability and benefits.
- 19. Reimbursement When an employer pays some or all of your education costs.
- 21. Insurance that covers some or all medical expenses in exchange for a monthly premium.
- 22. The money you actually take home after taxes and deductions.
Down
- 1. The total money earned before anything is taken out (before taxes and deductions)
- 2. Extra perks offered to employees in addition to salary, such as health insurance and paid time off.
- 5. What you enjoy doing; your preferences that can guide career choices.
- 6. Protection that provides income if you can’t work due to illness or injury.
- 7. When you officially keep your employer’s contributions after a set amount of time.
- 8. Money taken out of your paycheck for things like insurance or retirement savings.
- 9. Average age for retirement
- 11. A profession, occupation, trade, or vocation – usually long-term.
- 15. The training or studies that prepare you for a career.
- 17. Time Off Time off from work (vacation or sick days) where you are still paid.
- 18. Personal qualities or skills that can help you succeed in a career.
- 20. Someone who directs a team to meet a goal and makes quick decisions.