MAT 125 Final Project-REVIEWED AND VERIFIED BY EXPERTS 2021

Final Project Congratulations on graduating with your bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University! A new array of opportunities is open to you, but which will you choose, and how will it impact your life? Select your discipline area of interest and examine the set of jobs you have applied to and received offer letters for to determine which one best fits your needs and wants. Employment Opportunity Analysis In this section of your milestone, you will focus on the opportunities presented in the discipline area of interest to you. Compare the opportunity as instructed below: Outline the characteristics that are most important to you in a job search, and explain why. As the workforce continues to change, more employees are emphasizing work-life balance as an important aspect of a healthy work environment. The important characteristics for me when searching for a new job are: Stability and Security I am not big on big changes. Changing job frequently is not something I would enjoy. When looking for a new job, I am looking to achieve a long-term career goal, position myself better financially, and learn new skills. Growth OpportunityI currently work for an employer that does not offer growth opportunity. Having to work for my company I realized how important this factor is if I do not want to end up in a dead-end job again. I have 12 years of office experience, I am attaining a bachelor’s in business, and I am a quick learner. By gaining new knowledge and skill sets, I would want the opportunity to apply for promotions and an increase in salary. Flexibility Flexibility is not a deal breaker as many do work 40+ hours in the office. However, I value such an advantage. I want to be able to strike work/life balance and not be restricted to weekends only when it comes to personal needs. Benefits It seems as for most companies medical and dental are available. I noticed not all companies offer 401K and the once that do, do not always match the contribution 100%. As I am an older woman, 401K is essential. I do not understand investments; therefore, I prefer that the company offers 401K and matches some contributions with the free management of the account. Location I have great work ethics; it is something I want to preserve. I live in NYC, and the public transportation here is horrendous. I accepted a part-time job over the summer that is only about 17 miles away and should only take me one hour of community. Taking what was supposed to be one train turned into 2-3 trains at times to no training running at all. I felt anxiety coming on as I had no way to get to work but to spend $45 on a cab or be fired. Getting fired is not in my vocabulary, so I spend the money. Driving is also not an option as the parking in the area is also horrible with 1-hour meters, and that’s if I find parking. After a fewweeks and a few cabs, I decided to quit. Location is important to me. I must be able to have access to work in more than one way whether it be a car, cab, bus or train. Location: Compare the jobs in terms of distance and commute and consider the impact each would have on your day-to-day life. Consider if you would be willing to commute or relocate for any of these positions. Be sure to explain the considerations and show your calculations. Assistant Teacher – Chelmsford, IA (town does not exist, I chose Des Moines, IA). - Miles: 1,115 about 18 hours’ drive () - Cost of drive: $127.85 () - Fuel Cost: $301.97 () - Cost of move: estimates between $4,048- $5,167 () - Salary: $25,000 This offer would be unreasonable for me to accept. I am not familiar with Iowa and would relocate without being 100% sure that this is where I would want to live for the next 5 years. Assistant Curator – Boston, MA - Miles: 225 about 4 hours’ drive () - Cost of drive: $26.53 () - Fuel cost: $60.93 () - Cost of Train: ranges between $49-$89 (5 hours travel time) () - Cost of Bus: $21 - $57 (5 hours travel time) ( - Cost of move: estimates between $$2,916 - $3,694 () - Salary: $32,000 This offer is more reasonable and is more acceptable. I am familiar with the area, and it is not far from NYC, if I chose to relocate, I could visit friends and family on weekends. Boston apartment prices are similar to NYC prices; I would have to find a close by the town to live.Cambridge is close by with rent of $1800 for a 2 bedroom which is what I have and pay now. However, the salary is to low to consider relocating. If I get homesick and want to drive to NYC every other weekend, it can be very costly. Monthly, I would spend $106.12 on tolls and $243.72 on gas for a total of $349.84. A job that pays $32,000 a year, I would not be able to afford to travel twice a month. Open World Academy – Virtual - Miles: 0 - Cost of the drive: 0 - Cost of the move: 0 - Salary: $22 per hour-long session. Assuming I work 40 hours a week, I would make $45,760 annually. This is probably the best offer as it does not require travel or relocating. This offer also provides the flexibility which is very important for me. However, I am not interested in tutoring online. Therefore it is not a choice for me. Salary Find the occupational area on BLS.gov and compare the salary ranges for each job. Specifically, answer the following in your comparison: Calculate what a reasonable salary would be for each job opportunity using the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website and explain how you determined each figure. Assistant Teacher