Paying Taxes
Feature the different types of taxes people pay.
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The Trade-Off Between Fun and Wages Is Real
OVERVIEW
In this reading assignment, we move beyond the pay and introduce several tangible and intangible benefits to consider when selecting a job. Most of the time, we compare the costs of getting a job, against just one benefit—the salary. Choosing a job or career can be daunting because there are so many other factors to consider. Print the article.
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