PLAN YOUR FUTURE Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you ve imagined! -Thoreau CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE PLANNING YOUR FUTURE TODAY.
You are about to start a shift at your dream job. It is time to get ready for the day. When you look in the closet, what kind of clothes will you be wearing to work? I will wear formal clothing, such as a blazer and pants. This means that I will have to wear business appropriate clothing every day (Turn to page 2). I will wear a uniform. This means I will wear the same outfit to work every day (Turn to page 3). I will wear a nice pair of jeans and a shirt. This means that I will dress casually for work every day (Turn to page 4). 1
You put on your formal clothes and get ready for work. When you leave the house, how do you see yourself getting to work? I will get a ride in a car. I will take the bus, or another form of public transportation to work. I will walk or bike to work. I will work from home. Turn to page 5. 2
You put on your uniform and get ready for work. When you leave the house, how do you see yourself getting to work? I will ride to work in a car. I will take the bus, or another form of public transportation to work. I will walk or bike to work. I will work from home. Turn to page 5. 3
You put on your jeans and get ready for work. When you leave the house, how do you see yourself getting to work? I will ride to work in a car. I will take the bus, or another form of public transportation to work. I will walk or bike to work. I will work from home. Turn to page 5. 4
You arrive at work, ready to start your shift. On your best day, do you go to work at night or during the day? I would like to work during the day (page 6). I would like to work at night (page 7). 5
The sun is shining as you get ready for the day. What type of job are you doing? I am working with children. I am working with animals. I am performing a service for others. I am working in an office. I am working in a restaurant. I am working in a store. I am working outdoors or with my hands. I am doing something creative. Turn to page 8. 6
The moon is out as you get ready for your day. What type of job are you doing? I am working with animals. I am performing a service for others. I am working in a restaurant. I am working in a store. I am working outdoors or with my hands. I am doing something creative. Turn to page 8. 7
As you start working, you make a plan for the rest of the week. How many hours a week do you see yourself working? Employees work either full-time or part-time. Working full-time means that you will work more than or equal to 40 hours a week. That means working about 5, 8 hour days a week. Working part-time means that you will work less than 40 hours a week. Part-time schedules may change depending on a company s needs. On my best day, I am working a part-time job (page 9). On my best day, I am working a full-time job (page 10). 8
You walk into work and clock-in for your shift. On your best day, will you be working alone, or with a team of people to finish tasks? I d rather work alone. I d rather work with a team. Turn to page 11. 9
You walk into work and get ready for the day. On your best day, will you be working alone, or with a team of people to finish tasks? I d rather work alone. I d rather work with a team. Turn to page 11. 10
After the first few hours, it is ready for your lunch break. You sit down to eat. On your best day, who do you see yourself sitting with? Your whole team of coworkers. One or two coworkers. With strangers at a restaurant. Alone. You d rather go home for lunch. Turn to page 12. 11
After your shift at work, you are ready to go home. On your best day, what do you see yourself doing after work? I go home to my family I hang out with my friends I hang out with my coworkers I go to a recreational center I go to a club or society meeting I take a class somewhere Turn to page 13. 12
It s been a long, but rewarding day. You arrive back home tired, but happy. When you go to bed at night, what kind of living situation do you have? I rent my own apartment I live with my family I live with a significant other I live with roommates The End. 13