Who earns what? Discussion Points.
Once the worksheet is completed discuss income and how it is affected by job choice. Discussion points should include:
• Different jobs have different incomes.
• What the effect of higher or specialised education is on earning capacity and why this might be.
Reasons may include:
ͳ People with higher or specialised education may have skills which are more valuable to employers, and which employers are willing to pay more money for.
ͳ There are fewer people with higher or specialised education, so they may be in high demand from employers, prompting employers to offer more money for their services.
ͳ People with higher or specialised education may be qualified for more jobs, allowing them to choose jobs with higher possible income.
• Whether earning an income is the only reason that people work.
Students should consider other ways that jobs can contribute to wellbeing including:
ͳ Being enjoyable.
ͳ Having flexible hours to allow time for other commitments/hobbies while still providing money to meet basic needs.
ͳ Being involved in supporting communities.
• What steps students can take to maximise their earning capacity regardless of what job they have.
Who earns what?
Discussion Points.
Once the worksheet is completed discuss income and how it is affected by job choice. Discussion points should include:
• Different jobs have different incomes.
• What the effect of higher or specialised education is on earning capacity and why this might be.
Reasons may include:
ͳ People with higher or specialised education may have skills which are more valuable to employers, and which employers are willing to pay more money for.
ͳ There are fewer people with higher or specialised education, so they may be in high demand from employers, prompting employers to offer more money for their services.
ͳ People with higher or specialised education may be qualified for more jobs, allowing them to choose jobs with higher possible income.
• Whether earning an income is the only reason that people work.
Students should consider other ways that jobs can contribute to wellbeing including:
ͳ Being enjoyable.
ͳ Having flexible hours to allow time for other commitments/hobbies while still providing money to meet basic needs.
ͳ Being involved in supporting communities.
• What steps students can take to maximise their earning capacity regardless of what job they have.