Self-employed pension sickness benefit

Increment incentive perks

Promotion salary demanding

Repetitive strain injury unsociable hours stress

Steady job firing hiring

Service industries job security white-collar

Manufacturing industries blue-collar semi-skilled

Unskilled employees

“Some people live to work, and others work to live. In most cases, this depends on the job they have and the conditions under which they are employed. In your opinion, what are the elements that make a job worthwhile?'

In answering this question, I would like to look first at the elements that combine to make a job undesirable. By avoiding such factors, potential (1) _____________are more likely to find a job that is more worthwhile, and by doing so, hope to achieve happiness in their work.

First of all, it doesn’t matter if you are an (2) __________ worker cleaning the floor, a (3) _________ (4) _______ worker on a production line in one of the (5)______________, or a (6) __________ worker in a bank, shop or one of the

other (7) _____________: if you lack (8) ________ , the knowledge that you might lose your job at any time, you will never feel happy. Everybody would like a (9)________ in which he or she is guaranteed work. Nowadays, however, companies have a high turnover of staff, (10) _______ new staff and (11) _______ others on a weekly basis. Such companies are not popular with their workers.

The same can be said of a job in which you are put under a lot of (12)_____ and worry, a job which is so (13)________ that it takes over your life, a job where you work (14)__________ and so never get to see your family or friends, or a physical job in which you do the same thing every day and end up with the industrial disease that is always in the papers nowadays – (15) ___________.

With all these negative factors, it would be difficult to believe that there are any elements that make a job worthwhile. Money is, of course, the prime motivator, and everybody wants a good (16) ___________. But of course that is not all. The chance of (17)_______________, of being given a better position in a company, is a motivating factor. Likewise, (18) _______such as a free lunch or a company car, an (19) scheme to make you work hard such as a regular (20)_______ above the rate of inflation, (21)_______ in case you fall ill and a company (22)_____ scheme so that you have some money when you retire, all combine to make a job worthwhile.

Unfortunately, it is not always easy to find all of these. There is, however, an alternative. Forget the office and the factory floor and become (23)_______ and work for yourself. Your future may not be secure, but at least you will be happy.

6.30. Read the following citations about work. Comment on each. Which one do you like best? Why? Share your opinion with class.

Citations about work:

1. Everything in the world is purchased by labour, and our passions are the only causes of labour. (David Hume)

2. [Labour is] health. (James Beattie)

3. [Labour is] a powerful medicine. (Saint John Chrysostom)

4. [Labour is] the duty of all citizens of the republic. (Constitution of the USSR, 1924)

5. [Work is] paid struggle. (Max Granlink)

6. Work is work if you’re paid to do it, and it’s pleasure if you pay to be allowed to do it. Finley Peter Dunne)

7. [Work is] something […] which must be done, whether you like it or not. (James Russell Lowell)

8. [Work is] a necessity for man. Man invented the alarm-clock. (Pablo Picasso)

9. [Work is] the law of life and its best fruit. (Lewis Morris)

10. To labour is to pray. (Motto of the Benedictines)

11. [Labour is] the law of happiness. (Abel Stevens)

12. [Labour is] wealth. (Percy Bysshe Shelly)

13. Work is something you want to get done; play is something you just like to be doing. (Harry Wilson)

14. [Work is] the easiest activity man has invented to escape boredom. (Anonymous)

WRITING

		6.31. Study the ads below and write your own ad to a local newspaper as if you were the personnel manager of a trade company.
		Salary Accountant Preferred qualifications/ requirements - university degree in accounting/ finance; - relevant experience (preferably in hospitality business); - good knowledge of Russian accounting and taxation; - thorough knowledge of computer applications; - knowledge of Navision Financials is a plus; - ability to work under pressure; - good English We offer: - competitive salary; - development opportunities in an international company; Please send your resumes by fax: 812 -3334356, or e-mail: [email protected]
	Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. is looking for its Aircraft department at Domodedovo Airport: Sales Representative Cargo Requirements: - open minded, outgoing personality; - innovative and good at generating ideas; - proven success in persuasive selling and negotiating; - fluent English; - MS office skills; - Ability to work productively on own initiative and as part of a team; - Ready to travel within Europe; - Should possess valid driving license and own car; Responsibilities: - outdoor / indoor sales; - customer relations and reports; - support to reservation team; - revenue budget responsibility
		6.32. a) Read the description of a teaching profession. Write a similar description of a profession without naming it, list the qualities people of this profession need. b) Read out your description for others in the group to guess the profession.

The profession can be rewarding if you like dealing with people, especially children, but it’s not very well-paid. You have to know a lot about certain subjects and be quite creative. Your working day is quite short, but you have to work at home as well. One of the most attractive aspects of this profession is long holidays. (Teaching)

6.33. Study the sample of Application Form. Make up a similar form and fill it in with your personal info.

NAME Victor Petrenko

ADDRESS 10 Zolia St., Apt. 7 PHONE (0440) 523-26-11 (home)

DO YOU HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE Yes No

MARITAL STATUSmarried#OF DEPENDENTS1 daughter

EDUCATIONuniversity (higher)

Name of School Year graduated Course Taken or Degree