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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.