Assignment: Rough Draft and Budget Worksheet
Paragraph 1: Background
A. Write a paragraph describing the average salary for a high-school graduate with no further education who works in the geographical area you wish to reside in after graduation. Clearly state the geographical region in your paper. Support this information with at least one source.
B. Include in your paragraph at least three reasons you are seeking higher education.
Paragraphs 2 & 3: Future considerations
Write a paragraph describing your employment plans after graduation. Address each of the following questions, supporting your factual statements with sources.
A. What job title will you seek?
B. Why do you want this job?
C. What training and education are required for it?
D. What is the difference between the salary of a high-school graduate and a person in your desired position and location? If you are entering the workforce with no experience, make sure to use the starting salary for your desired position. TIP: Research the salary data from real companies in the desired area instead of searching for "average salary for ...".
Developing a Budget
A. Find three Internet sites that provide budgeting advice. Write a paragraph summarizing this budgeting information, supported by those three sources. You should synthesize the information you find instead of listing off the advice.
B. Estimate your future bills and complete the below budget worksheet. Make sure your budget is balanced. You shouldn't spend more than you'll be making! You will attach the budget worksheet in the appendix of your essay. The following research questions will help you to find accurate information. Since the costs vary greatly by state and country, make sure to research your desired location.
a. What is the cost of rent? Find the actual apartment complex or housing addition in your desired area to allocate this cost. Make sure to cite the data.
b. What is the cost of utilities such as internet, phone, cable TV, security systems, water, electricity, natural gas, and sewage? Research the actual utility companies in your desired area to calculate these costs. Make sure to cite the data.
c. What is the cost of transportation? Research the actual gas prices or subway/bus costs in the area. Make sure to cite the data.
d. What is the cost of healthcare? TIP: Ask 2-3 professional working adults how much they pay towards medical insurance costs per month, limited to an employee with no dependents.