UC Merced Financial Wellness Center

Summer Jobs & Pitfalls ☀️

Do you have a job or are looking for one this summer? Here are some red flags to look out for 🚩

The job asking you to pay for equipment / training 🔬

Employers seeking unpaid labor 🧹

Promises that seem to good to be true 💸

Swipe through the slides to learn more!

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Page 1: Title Page - Displays the title “Summer Jobs and Pitfalls”, the UC Merced Bobcat Statue, and a Capybara surfing on a wave

Page 2: Displays the title “Money out of your pocket”, the subtitle “Having you pay for equipment and promising to reimburse later is a red flag to look out for”, and a capybara lying in cash

Page 3: Displays the title “Unpaid Labor”, the subtitle bullet points “asked to work over-time without conversation, no breaks, no protocol for sick / vacation days, ‘internships’ (unpaid with no opportunity for training or development)”, and seven capybaras cleaning

Page 4: Displays the title “Too good to be true”, the subtitle bullet points “Fast hiring without interviews, lack of info during onboarding, overly high salary promises, no written offer”, images of red flags, a capybara with a magnifying glass, “we are hiring” signs, and a join our team text bubble

Congratulations to our incredible Bobcat Financial Coach and Content Creator, Aida! ✨🎓

Aida has served the FWC team for the past two years, creating inspirational content, collaborating with businesses and campus departments, finding methods to improve outreach, and overall has been a strong, capable leader.

You’ve achieved so much both with our center and beyond, including earning your degree in Psychology. Your engagement and motivation to pursue your goals shines through all the hard work you do. As you embark on your next chapter, know that you have made a lasting impact on our Bobcat community 🐾

Thank you for being an integral part of the Financial Wellness Center! We are so proud of you and excited for your bright future ahead! 💙💛

Do you have health insurance? Save money by submitting your UCSHIP Waiver by the July 27th Deadline ‼️

For more information visit 🩺

Maintain your emotional and financial SecuriTEA 💸

The Financial Wellness Center and the CARE team go over financial abuse and signs to spot it when it’s occurring ‼️

If you, or anyone you know is showing signs of being abused in any way, including financial abuse, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.

Confidential Campus Advocates: 📞 (209)-386-2051
Counseling and Psych. Services: 📞 (209)-228-4266

Want to feel secure and financially independent 💰Schedule a 1:1 coaching session with FWC: calendly.com/ucm1