Links for Reality Check

www.texasrealitycheck.com

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/      Occupational Outlook Handbook  by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  

Rules for this class activity:

Choosing your job:

1. Pull down the options for the Career Cluster window (far right of your screen)
2. Select the career cluster that interests you
3. Review the jobs listed. Choose one that makes $70,000 or less.
4. The maximum income you can make for this activity is $70,000/year. Use the salary listed with your career.                                                                  The current U.S. median income is $74,580 per year.  2022 Income Distribution

Other guidelines:

• You must live independently (not with parents)
• You cannot rely on a spouse to support you
• If your job requires an education past high school, you must select a student loan.
  • (research your job at the link above to find out, if you don’t know)