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Did you know?

• A 2023 study in the United States indicated that 65% of employees are satisfied with their job and 20% are passionate about their job.

• It is valuable for an employer to have satisfied employees because if workers believe in what they're doing, they'll be more effective and efficient.

• Salary and job satisfaction have some correlations. If an employee cannot live comfortably on their salary, it will be very hard for them to feel fulfilled in their job.

Agriculture

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Pathways

Careers Solve Problems

Animals can become sick or injured.

Veterinarians can provide treatment to help them heal and recover.

Careers Solve Problems

The business of farming can be challenging to be financially sustainable

Financial experts can help a business be successful and find financial assistance

Careers Solve Problems

People need to eat

Many different types of farmers produce food

• Select a career path
• Calculate education cost:
• Tuition:
• Fees:
• Materials:
• Total:

ROI - Return on Investment

Veterinary Technician (1 year certification program)

$500

$4300

$300

$5100

Expected Salary After Certification Program:

$38,000 per year

Expected Salary for on-the-job training:

$27,000 per year

Net Income Gain Per Year= +$11,000

Expected Salary - Salary Without Education

• Total Gain: (Net Income Gain Per Year x Years to Repay Costs)

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ROI - Return on Investment

11,000 x 0.51 = 5610

• ROI (%): [(Total Gain - Education Cost) / Education Cost ] x 100

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(11,000 - 5100)

5,900 / 5100 =1.156 x 100

ROI =115.68%

Decision Matrix

• A decision matrix is a tool that helps you evaluate and prioritize different options based on specific criteria, enabling objective decision-making.

• Using a decision matrix can simplify complex decisions by providing a clear, visual comparison of your options against what matters most to you.

Decision Matrix

Complex decisions have multiple elements to consider

Decision Matrix

You decide which element is most import, 2nd most important, etc.

Different people will have different priorities

Decision Matrix

Extended amount of time for college and vet school.

May require out of hours work (holidays, nights, weekends.)

There is some risk of injury while working with animals.

Salary can justify the cost of going to vet school, especially if I attend an in-state university.

Salary can vary depending on where you live and what type of animals you work with. For example, small animals vs large (farm) animals.

Most veterinarian salaries are higher than average income.

Veterinarians are in high demand.

I like working with animals.

I like science and medicine.

May require working in outdoor weather conditions.

for this career path.

Example:

Veterinarian

Length of time and cost of training (ROI).

Work schedule and conditions,

Potential for pay and benefits.

Opportunity for growth and work I will enjoy.

• Select 2 careers you are interested in.
• Determine which criteria is most important and circle the numbers. (Circle 1 for what’s most important to you, then 2 for what is next, etc.)
• Research the careers and fill out the matrix. Your notes should include pros and cons.
• When the matrix is filled out for both jobs, see which one has the most positive aspects in your top areas.

Decision Matrix

Example:

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