+26.02 Work Flashcards
(syn) boring
tedious /ˈtiː.di.əs/
- a tedious job
- The problem is I find most forms of exercise so tedious.
a job in which there is no chance of progressing to a better, more important job
dead-end job
- I stuck in a dead-end job.
a series of increasingly important or well-paid jobs that someone does during their working life
career ladder
- Success is often measured in terms of climbing the career ladder.
a metaphor for the hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/ structure, where people can move up or down in social status based on wealth, education, or influence.
Social Ladder
- She married a wealthy businessman to climb the social ladder.
- Hard work and education helped him move up the social ladder.
a metaphor for the process of gradually buying and selling homes to move into more expensive or desirable properties over time
Property Ladder
- Moving to a bigger house is the next step on the property ladder for them.
to be dismissed from a job or to fire someone from their job, usually due to poor performance or misconduct.
Be Sacked / Sack Someone
/sæk/
- He was sacked for repeatedly being late to work.
- The company decided to sack her after the incident.
the quickest route to a successful position
fast track
- He is on the fast track to success.
the act of using your power or influence to get good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family
nepotism /ˈnep.ə.tɪ.zəm/
- He was guilty of nepotism and corruption
an agreement under which an employer can change the number of hours worked by an employee, and does not have to offer any hours
zero hours contract
- ON a zero-hours contract
Thousands of workers in the UK are ON zero-hours contracts.
not changing and therefore boring
(syn) repetative
monotonous /məˈnɒt.ən.əs/
- a monotonous job
- a monotonous voice
- The music became monotonous after a while.
an insulting way of referring to someone who is considered by some people to be too easily upset and offended
snowflake /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/
- Why are young liberals known as snowflakes?
a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die
bucket list /ˈbʌk.ɪt ˌlɪst/
- I have so many things ON my bucket list yet to do.
phrasal verb: to decide or say officially that something is impossible or will not happen, or that something or someone is not suitable
rule something or someone out
- The police have not ruled him OUT AS a suspect.
idiom: to begin to understand how to do something well
get a feel FOR something
- I practiced for a few hours before I really got a feel FOR the best way to do it.
fulfilling job
rewarding job
job involves a lot of responsibility, effort, or mental/physical energy
Demanding Job
- Her job as a manager is demanding, with constant deadlines and difficult decisions.
job is associated with prestige, authority, and significant impact within a company or industry
High-Powered Job
- Working in politics can lead to a high-powered job with great influence
the activity of trying to find a job
job hunting
- I’ve been unemployed for six months now, so I spend most of my time job hunting
a person who works in the Civil Service
civil servant
- took the examination to become a civil servant in the defense department
= to quit/ give up the job
resign /rɪˈzaɪn/
- He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.
- She resigned as director.
- She resigned the directorship.
= staff
workforce
- The majority of factories in the region have a workforce of 50 to 100 (people).
to losing a job
“Laid off” is often temporary and related to external factors like the economy.
“Made redundant” refers to a permanent job loss because the position is no longer necessary.
- Many employees were laid off after the company faced financial difficulties.
- She was made redundant after the company decided to automate her department’s tasks.
being unemployed, often for a longer period. It often implies a more permanent or long-term situation.
Be Out of work
- Many people are out of work due to the economic crisis.
- After the company closed down, he was out of work for several months.
Temporarily not working, such as due to sickness, vacation, or a break.
Be Off work
- She is off work this week for her annual vacation.
- John is off work for a few days due to a family emergency.
This phrase means to receive an increase in salary or wages, often as a result of good performance, a promotion, or general wage adjustments.
Get a Pay Rise
- After working hard for a year, she finally got a pay rise.
additional, non-financial advantages that an employee receives as part of their job
Perks (non-essential, fun, or lifestyle-related benefits (like free coffee, gym memberships, or company events).)
Benefits are usually more formal and are related to the employee’s well-being or financial security (like insurance, pension plans, or paid time off).
*Some companies offer gym memberships as a perk to employees.
- Paid maternity leave is a benefit that many companies offer
related to pregnancy and birth
Maternity /məˈtɜː.nə.ti/
- We offer a comprehensive scheme including maternity benefits.
- She took six months of maternity leave after the birth of her baby
the fact of being a father
paternity /pəˈtɜː.nə.ti/
- Increasingly, the unmarried father of a child in Europe registers his paternity at the baby’s birth.
refers to being unwell or ill, which prevents an employee from attending work or performing their usual duties
Sick Leave
*John has taken a few days of sick leave because he has the flu.
Sick Pay
* The company provides sick pay, but it’s only 50% of your regular wage.
Sick Note
*He submitted his sick note, and now he’s officially on sick leave.
refers to empathy and kindness toward someone going through a difficult situation
Compassionate
- Compassionate leave
- She took compassionate leave to care for her sick mother
- Compassionate Support:
- The company provided compassionate support when he lost his father
debt, tax, etc. has not been paid:
work that you do without getting any money for it
unpaid
- $50,000 in unpaid taxes
- unpaid work/employment
to feel trapped in a boring, unfulfilling, or repetitive routine, especially in work or daily life, with no clear way to improve or change the situation.
Stuck in a Rut
- After working the same job for ten years, I feel stuck in a rut. I need a new challenge.
