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Chủ đề: Làm việc
A-ON THE JOB
Situation 1: Why does she have a long face?
May was recently promoted, but she doesn’t seem happy. Her colleagues Cathy and Jake are kind of curious….
Cathy: | Did you see May today? |
Jake: | Yes. But why does she have such a long face? |
Cathy: | I don’t have the foggiest idea. |
Jake: | I thought she’d be happy. |
Cathy: | Yeah, especially since she got a promotion recently. |
Jake: | Maybe it’s some kind of personal problem. |
Situation 2: Chances are slim!
Janice is thinking of whether or not she should quit and look for another job somewhere else because she hasn’t gotten a raise in three years….
Eddie: | What are the chances of getting a raise this year? |
Janice: | Chances are slim! |
Eddie: | Wow! You haven’t gotten a raise for how many years now? |
Janice: | (Heave a sigh). It’s been three years! The company keeps losing money and they can’t afford to give anyone a raise. |
Eddie: | That’s too bad. Did you ever think of working somewhere else? |
Janice: | Yeah. In fact, I have an interview next Monday. |
Eddie: | Good luck! |
Situation 3: I’m overwhelmed with a heavy workload.
Derrick complains to his good friend Terri that he is overwhelmed with a heavy workload….
Terri: | Derrick, don’t you think you should take a vacation? Even one or two days would be fine. |
Derrick: | There’s no way. There’s too much work. |
Terri: | But you look so exhausted. You need a break! |
Derrick: | I know. My chances would be better if they would hire more people. |
Terri: | They won’t hire more people? |
Derrick: | No. They always want to keep the cost down. I am really overwhelmed with a heavy workload. |
Terri: | Maybe you should talk to the manager. |
Derrick: | Yes. I’m going to bring this up in tomorrow’s meeting. |
B- LOOKING FOR A JOB
Situation 1: I’ll keep that in mind.
Kent is going to have a job interview the next day. His friend Reese is trying to give him some advice.
Reese: | So, how was your interview? |
Kent: | I haven’t gone to the interview yet. It’s tomorrow. I’m so nervous. |
Reese: | Don’t worry. You should do fine. You have the experience. |
Kent: | I hope so. |
Reese: | Remember, they want someone who works well with people. You’ve got to show them how easy-going and personable you are! |
Kent: | Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind. |
Situation 2: I believe I have a good chance.
Burt is applying for a new job and is very confident about himself.
Raelene: | Hi, Burt. I heard you’re looking for a new job. |
Burt: | Yeah. I just had an interview yesterday. |
Raelene: | Oh. How did it go? |
Burt: | I think I did well. They said they would make a decision by this Friday. |
Raelene: | This Friday? Looks like they want to hire the person as quickly as possible. |
Burt: | Yeah! I think so, too. |
Raelene: | What are your chances of getting that job? |
Burt: | I believe I have a very good chance. The director seems to like me. |
Raelene: | Well, good luck, then. |
Burt: | Thanks. I hope it helps. |