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ECD 3.01
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Work | exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; productive or operative activity; employment as a means of earning one’s livelihood |
| Job | work done to earn money or pay |
| Occupation | set of related or similar job skills and experiences |
| Career | a series of jobs held over a period of time in the same or related field or area of interest |
| Volunteer | work done for free |
| Income | People work to earn money to support themselves and their families |
| Identity | People work to establish a name for themselves; contributing good to their communities |
| Lifestyle | the way you live; people work to live a certain way |
| Satisfaction | people work because they really enjoy what they do |
| Contribution | People work because they want to help others and their society |
| Global Economy | Many jobs are performed overseas instead of in the US |
| Technology | Computers do most work that was usually done by people |
| Society | Non-traditional careers; more women in the workplace |
| Workplace Trends | People working from home; there is more training for jobs |