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DISCUSSION 1 Using your job offer letters, which is uploaded below find the data on the provided worksheet and fill in the table with this information. Click MAT-125 Job Offer Comparison Worksheet to download the worksheet. To complete this assignment, review the Learning Block 2-4 Worksheet Rubric PDF document.   DISCUSSION 2  Before moving on to the next assignment, review the job offers in your track and your Job Offer Comparison Worksheet. Although you will not be selecting a job offer at this time, you should keep these documents handy throughout this assignment, as you will need to refer to this information. Click MAT125 Milestone One Template Word Document to download the Milestone One template, and answer the questions in each section.MAT-125 Job Offer Comparison Worksheet Your name: Your chosen track: Job 1 Job 2 Job 3 Title Company Location (city, state) Salary Benefits Bonuses Other notesMAT-125 Learning Block 2-4 Job Offer Comparison Rubric Using your job offer letters, find the data on the Job Offer Comparison Worksheet and fill in the table with this information. Critical Elements Proficient (100\%) Not Evident (0\%) Value Title Information is accurate Information has errors or is not present 16 Company Information is accurate Information has errors or is not present 16 Location Information is accurate Information has errors or is not present 17 Salary Information is accurate Information has errors or is not present 17 Benefits Information is accurate Information has errors or is not present 17 Bonuses Information is accurate Information has errors or is not present 17 Total 100\% http://snhu-media.snhu.edu/files/course_repository/undergraduate/mat/mat125/mat125_job_offer_comparison_worksheet.docx MAT-125 Learning Block 2-4 Job Offer Comparison RubricU-Nik Productions 2100 Silicon Ave. San Francisco, CA Greetings! It is my pleasure to offer you the position of concept artist with U-Nik Productions. Your skills and talents as shown in your demo reels have placed you in the top tier of candidates, and we think you would be a good fit for our new and growing company. As a level 1 concept artist, you will be responsible for creating asset models from rough sketch in pre-production through production and post-production. You will collaborate with skilled peers in your field to craft the overall design and vision set by the production team. Our U-Nik team approach takes place entirely in our U-Nik production facility where many of our designers not only work, but live. One of the U-Nik things about our developing company is our on-site facility, which offers a complete immersion experience. We have dormitory housing, a café, lifestyle lounge, medical clinic, commodities shop, and gaming facility all housed in one space that will allow you to live, work, and play all under the same roof. The starting salary for this position is $37,000. We also offer supplemental health insurance stipends in the amount of $120 per calendar month should your needs extend beyond the services our medical clinic can provide. We look forward to welcoming you to our community. Nik L. President U-Nik ProductionsMuseum of Historical Wonders 1 Museum Parkway Boston, MA Greetings, It is our distinct pleasure to offer you the role of assistant curator with the Museum of Historical Wonders (MHW)! For this full-time, salaried position, we are offering a starting annual salary of $32,000. You will report to the lead curator and assist in research, acquisition, and exhibition development, with occasional additional responsibilities as needed. As discussed during your interview, we urge you to consider the subsidized bus and train passes that MHW employees are eligible for. Parking is limited due to our location, so public transportation is essential to our operations. These passes can be used on any travel days, including high-capacity days, as there are occasionally work weekends and holidays. Please see the Benefits Package attached to this letter for more information about passes, insurance, and other MHW benefits. We are hoping to hear of your acceptance soon. Sincerely, Henry Hemmingway Director of Curation Museum of Historical Wonders Benefits Package City- and State-Wide Transportation Passes MHW is thrilled to provide a tiered system of transportation passes both within the city and across the inter-city system. Pass (monthly) Subsidized Amount Full-Time Employees Part-Time Employees City-wide T pass 80\% subsidized ($60 covered by MHW) 20\% subsidized ($15 covered by MHW) Inter-city bus pass 80\% subsidized ($100 covered by MHW) N/A County-wide T and bus combo 80\% subsidized ($160 covered by MHW) N/A Healthcare In partnership with the State University System, MHW offers an HMO plan to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week on average. There is no deductible, and the cost is $20 for the employee, deducted weekly from your paycheck. For employee and spouse, the cost is $32/week; for employee, spouse, and dependents, the cost is $35/week. Vision In partnership with the State University System, MHW offers to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week a vision plan that costs $10 monthly for employee-only coverage. Dependents and spouses can join the plan for an additional $1 each per month. A family of five can receive coverage for two annual visits and one pair of glasses or contact lenses up to $200 for a total of $14 per month. There are $40 copayments for each visit. Dental In partnership with the State University System, MHW offers a dental plan to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week on average. Employee-only dental coverage is deductible and copayment-free for a monthly cost of $1.23. Spouses and dependents can be added to the plan for $1.23/mo each. Retirement All employees are eligible to contribute to a 401(k) through one of our three partnered providers.Telegraph Gazette 1 Newspaper Drive Kansas City, MO Greetings! It is our distinct pleasure to offer you the position of feature journalist for our daily newspaper, the Telegraph Gazette. Our newspaper has a daily distribution of 27,000 and a Sunday distribution of 34,000. As a feature writer, you will be out in our community, tracking the idea and telling the story to connect our readers to the world around them. This position will involve some travel, and basic expenses are paid for by the company when necessary. The starting salary for this position is $27,000 per year paid on a weekly basis. As a member of Independent Publishing Inc., our employees have a collectively negotiated benefits package that will be re-negotiated in 3 years. This benefits package includes 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 floating paid holidays, health insurance, vision and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with a 3\% employer match. Please see the attached benefits sheet for more information on the contributions and allowances of these benefits. We look forward to welcoming you to our writing team and connecting you to our growing community. Sincerely, Larry Lewin Editor, Telegraph Gazette The Independent Publishing Inc. collective bargaining agreement provides the following benefits package: Healthcare Feel Good HMO is offered to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week on average. There is no deductible, and the cost is $20 for the employee, deducted weekly from your paycheck. For employee and spouse, the cost is $32/week; for employee, spouse, and dependents, the cost is $35/week. Vision See Better Vision Care is offered to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week. This vision plan costs $10 monthly for employee-only coverage. Dependents and spouses can join the plan for an additional $1 each per month. Each person enrolled in the plan is entitled to two annual visits and one pair of glasses or contact lens allowance up to $300 per person. There are $25 copayments for each visit. Dental Choppers Dental Care is offered to all full-time employees and part-time employees working over 30 hours per week. Employee-only dental coverage is deductible and copayment-free for a monthly cost of $1.23. Spouses and dependents can be added to the plan for $1.23/month each. Retirement All employees are eligible to contribute to a 401(k) through one of our three partnered providers. There is a maximum 3\% annual salary match available from Independent Publishing Inc.Fictional Marketing Firm, Inc. 1234 Graduation Street Los Angeles, CA Dear Student, It is my distinct pleasure to offer you the role of graphic designer I at Fictional Marketing Firm, Inc.! As a full-time, exempt employee, you will receive starting pay of $18.75/hr. Responsibilities include:  Illustration and concept sketches for development and mockups  Design and layout of print and digital marketing materials  Creation of digital infographics and motion graphics  Assisting in maintaining brand identities of clients Fictional Marketing Firm offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental, and employer-matched 401(k) program. Benefit summary below: Dental Insurance Bi-weekly Employee Contribution (90-day waiting period)  Employee $20  Employee and one dependent: $40  Family: $60 Health Insurance Bi-weekly Employee Contribution (90-day waiting period)  Employee $150  Employee and one dependent: $300  Family: $400 401(k) Matching (after 1 year of service)  Employer to provide a 100\% match on all employee contributions up to 5\% of gross annual income In addition to competitive benefits, Fictional Marketing Firm offers 80 hours of paid time off per year. We also perform yearly employee reviews and offer regular bonuses for exceptional performance. We look forward to your response and hope you’ll choose to make us a part of your career. All the best, Bob SmithBig Company Global 100 Wall St. New York, NY Greetings! Big Company Global would like to extend an employment opportunity to you for the position of social media specialist. As you know, social media is the primary avenue for most marketing today, and Big Company Global is aggressively pursuing that targeted market. As a remote employee, you will work with our marketing team and department managers to craft our brand messaging through all forms of social media. You will be responsible for maintaining these sites to create excitement and interest in our company and our global initiatives. The base salary for this position is $38,000 paid bi-weekly, with the option for bonuses dependent upon managerial reviews and tracked consumer social media feedback. This position allows for flex time days to be used at your discretion. Big Company Global also offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental, and employer-matched 401(k) program. Benefit summary: Health Insurance Bi-weekly Employee Contribution (90-day waiting period)  Employee $150  Employee and one dependent: $300  Family: $400 Dental Insurance Bi-weekly Employee Contribution (90-day waiting period)  Employee $20  Employee and one dependent: $40  Family: $60 401(k) Matching (after 1 year of service)  Employer to provide a 100\% match on all employee contributions up to 5\% of gross annual income We look forward to working with you to provide the best Big Company Global service possible. Sincerely, Karen Plant HR OfficerA+ Design Enterprises 96 Builders Blvd. Sacramento, CA Greetings! A+ Design is pleased to extend an employment offer to you for the position of technical writer 1. Your position will consist of writing technical manuals for our new products to be used by consumers and experts in the field. You will work alongside product designers and manufacturers in order to gain a better understanding of the product design and use. Your expertise in precise language as well as the ability to communicate in layman’s terms gives you a unique understanding of the process of technical writing. This position is a full-time hourly position consisting of a 35-hour workweek and a starting pay scale of $25.75/hour paid weekly. This position also comes with a benefits package (attached) and 2 weeks of paid vacation. We are a fast-growing company with the potential for rapid in-house promotion dependent upon quarterly reviews. We look forward to your acceptance of this position. Sincerely, Matt Hugh HR Representative Health Insurance HMO Green Choice Single payer Single payer and one dependent Family Premium deduction per pay period $50 $60 $75 Copay per person per visit $40 $40 $40 Deductible $2,500 max out of pocket $2,800 max out of pocket $3,000 max out of pocket Health Insurance Green Plan Premium Single payer Single payer and one dependent Family Premium deduction per pay period $75 $90 $120 Copay per person per visit $25 $25 $25 Deductible $1,500 max out of pocket $2,000 max out of pocket $2,500 max out of pocket Dental Good Teeth USA Single payer Single payer and one dependent Family Premium deduction per pay period $5 $7 $11 Copay per person per visit $10 $10 $10 Vision Eye Care World Single payer Single payer and one dependent Family Premium deduction per pay period $50 $60 $75 Copay per person per visit $40 $40 $40 Frame and lens allowance $500 $500 per person $500 per person with a $2,000 capOpen World Academy 123 World Drive Anywhere, USA Greetings! It is my distinct pleasure to welcome you to our team of virtual English tutors! As a new tutor with Open World Academy, you support our virtual English teachers in providing varied learning pathways for students of the English language from all over the globe. Each week you will provide exceptional tutoring experiences to 15–30 English learners in one-hour virtual sessions. This is a full-time, flexible hourly position that will range from 30 to 40 hours per week, or more as you build a strong learner network. Our one-year experienced tutors average 45 hours per week, scheduling tutoring sessions based on the needs of the learner. To start, you will work with one of our experienced tutors to schedule three to five sessions daily to help you adjust to the demands of the sessions. After the three-week training period, you will be able to schedule your own sessions but will still be able to reach out to your experienced tutoring partner. The starting wage is $22 per hour-long session, with monthly bonus opportunities ranging from $100 to $1,000 based on positive reviews from your learners. Occasionally, last-minute tutoring needs will be posted on our learner contact site. These tutoring sessions will pay more due to the immediate need. There are numerous opportunities for professional development offered by Open World Academy, and as you progress through development opportunities, you may build the skills necessary to become one of our choice virtual English teachers. Please see the attached packet for further details on getting started with our team. We look forward to gaining another valuable member. Sincerely, Jack Skelton Talent Manager Open World Academy Getting Started With Open World Academy Connectivity As an employee of Open World Academy, you are required to meet certain technological requirements:  Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, or Windows 7 or, if a Mac user, capability to run Windows and Office applications through Bootcamp or Parallels  2.0 GB of system memory (RAM)  Single-core processor at 2.4 GHz or multi-core processor at 1.8 GHz (manufactured on or after 2004)  High-speed internet access (20 Mbps, minimum)  A working headset and/or microphone for voice communication  A minimum screen resolution of 1024x768 Applications Open World Academy requires employees to use the provided web and desktop applications for work. Professional Development Open World Academy offers numerous professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff. Within our Academy website, there are several links to video seminars relating to a variety of education-related topics. These are free to all faculty and staff. In addition to our extensive training videos, full-time staff have the opportunity to apply for a $500 scholarship to be applied toWeb United P.O. Box 1234 New York, NY Greetings! It is my pleasure to extend an invitation to join our team as a salaried web designer with Web United. Your unique talents will certainly be an asset to us as you design websites for various small businesses. You will work closely with the small business owner to better understand their business structure, goals, and vision for the future. You will then design a website for that business and make adjustments as necessary within a three-month window for each project. Follow-up maintenance of the website will be on an as-needed basis. Web designers will be given 5–7 clients at any time and are expected to be in contact with customers a minimum of 2 times per week with a deliverable schedule for milestones. The starting annual salary is $34,770 with the opportunity to earn bonuses ranging from $50 to $500 per project dependent upon the success and timeline of each individual project. Web United is a remote access company, and our employees are expected to provide their own web design equipment. You will need the appropriate tools to successfully complete this job. Web United will provide a $1,000 annual allowance for the purchase, maintenance, or upgrade of computer systems related to the job. We know that your specific skill set will benefit our client base, and we look forward to having you join our team. Your benefits package is attached. Patty Meyers HR Web United Web United is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care. Medical Insurance 30-day waiting period Single payer Single payer and spouse Family plan Premium deduction per weekly pay period $100 $145 $185 Co-pay per person per visit $25 $25 $25 Deductible $2,500 per year max out of pocket $2,800 per year max out of pocket $3,000 per year max out of pocket Dental and Vision Insurance 30-day waiting period Single payer Single payer and spouse Family plan Premium deduction per weekly pay period $10 $15 $18 Co-pay per person per visit $40 $40 $40 Maximum allowance per person $2,500 $2,500 $2,500River Bend Elementary School 1 River Bend Rd Chelmsford, MA Greetings, It is our distinct pleasure to offer you the role of assistant teacher for grades 2–4! You will be working alongside other dedicated professionals in the field who are committed to providing a supportive environment to each and every student. Your daily duties will consist of assisting classroom teachers and students in performing daily tasks to be outlined by the cooperating teacher and administration. For this full-time, salaried position, we are offering a starting annual salary of $25,000, paid bi-weekly, with the option for lump payment or continued bi-weekly payment during summer months. As River Bend Elementary employees work under five-year Teacher’s Association Agreements with the school district, our current contract ensures annual cost-of-living increases negotiated by the Association. On average, the cost-of-living increase amounts to 2.15\% of base salary, but for exact percentage increases, please refer to the employee packet you will receive on your first day. River Bend Elementary is proud to offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and life insurance as well as retirement savings options to ensure our teachers can plan for the future. Please refer to the enclosed Benefits Summary packet for more details. We hope to hear of your acceptance by the end of the week. Sincerely, Miriam Callaway Assistant Principal and Hiring Coordinator for Chelmsford School District River Bend Elementary Benefit Summary River Bend Elementary Chelmsford School District Medical HMO Green Full-time hourly and salaried employees are eligible for HMO Green. Employees on this plan are immediately covered, as are dependents under age 26 and spouses. The average bi-weekly cost to employees as individuals is $32; employee and spouse coverage is $64; employee and full-family cost is $98 bi-weekly. This plan provides quality care from a vast list of network physicians. Your primary care physician must write a referral to specialists. There is a $20 co-pay for routine care, a $50 co-pay for walk-in and specialists, and a $150 co-pay for emergency room visits. Green Choice Full-time hourly and salaried employees are eligible for HMO Green. Employees on this plan are immediately covered, while spouse and dependent coverage begins three months into employment. The bi-weekly cost to employees as individuals is $32; employee and spouse coverage is $64; employee and full-family cost is $98 bi-weekly. Preventive and routine visits are 100\% covered, with no co-pay. Walk-in co-pay is $20; emergency room visits are $25. There is a $1,500 deductible per plan. Vision Full-time hourly and salaried employees are eligible for low-employee-cost vision coverage. Employee coverage is $1.30 bi-weekly; employee a nd spouse is $2.75 bi- weekly; employee and dependents under 26 years ofMilestone One: Job Offer Comparison [Your Name] 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. 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. 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. Calculate the starting income each position will provide you after taxes using an estimated flat tax rate of 30\%, as well as the annual income you would make at the 5-year mark after taxes using a flat tax rate of 32\%. Were you to have information about the salaries of various levels of employees in each company, what would you use (mean, median, or mode) to calculate your expected salary? Why? Benefits Compare the benefits and retirement packages of each opportunity, calculating theoretical retirement savings if applicable. Consider the following: Determine the retirement savings you will have in 5, 10, and 20 years considering the retirement options provided by each employer in the job opportunity letters. If your employer matches your contributions, assume you will put aside the maximum that the employer will match; if the employer does not have a retirement option, assume you will put aside 5\% of your pre-tax salary each year. Explain how you got your results. Compare the insurance plans offered by each employer and how much you would be expected to cover. Be sure to consider your personal situation such as children who need coverage and how much the family plans will save/cost you.