BC lesson : Describing your ideal job
The topic of this lesson is work conditions and ideal jobs. In the lesson, we:
- talk about different work conditions and give advice on ideal jobs
- learn phrases to talk about working conditions
- see phrases to add information
- practise pronouncing common career related words correctly.
[Language]
daily conversation:
- In addition to this, …
- As well as that, …
- and what’more …
writing or or more formal occasion:
- Moreover, …
- Also, …
You know, I’ve decided to switch jobs/change industry next year.
Why? You’re not happy where you are? 您做得吾開心？
To be honest, the pay is quite good… but they make us work long hours and what’s more…
I think you might find it’s the same everywhere nowadays. 邊到都一樣嫁喇！
I guess you’re right. But I think I’d like to …
I don’t feel very fulfilled working in the company anymore.
So what kind of thing do you want to do?
I don’t have an exact idea at the moment.
My friend switched to ABC company last year. She says the money isn’t as good, but she gets to travel and work on different projects that really help people. So she feels more satisfied with what she’s doing.
It sounds very/a bit different from your current position. Are you sure that’s what you want?
I know it won’t be easy to make that kind of change… Anyway, I am ready to move and embrace the new challenging but rewarding life.
