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Welcome to class.
Various Jobs in Traditional Community
There are various kinds of jobs in the agricultural industry. They are:
- Farming/crop production
- Pottery
- Weaving
- Fishing
- Forestry
- Animal rearing
- Woodwork
Various Jobs in Modern Community
- Teaching
- Doctor
- Engineer
- Lawyer
- Soldier
- Pastor
Reasons Why People Work
People work for various reasons:
- To earn money (salary, wages/income) to sustain themselves as well as families.
- We like to use our skills or talents or contribute to society.
- To be productive or useful to our communities.
- To sustain our lifestyles.
- To put into practice what we have learnt as teachers, engineers, scientists or farmers.
- To live well.
- To help others.
Rewards for Working
When one work, rewards or remuneration will come in different ways:
- Regular payment of salary which usually come every month.
- Allowances such as money for one’s health, transportation and housing.
- Bonus: This is a special payment which some employers pay the employees to mark the end of a successful working year.
- Regular promotion by the employer.
- Prizes are also given to workers for long service.
The reward for working are not all about money. Some other kinds of rewards are”
- The satisfaction of helping and contributing to society.
- Succeeding in your profession.
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