Part V Language Focus B
Likes and dislikes of jobs
Working hours and routines
I'm on the day / night shift.
I have to start work at nine.
It's a regular nine-to-five job.
I do a lot of overtime every week.
Interpersonal relationships
My boss is quite nice. He gets on very well with us.
My boss is a very difficult person to work with.
Most of my colleagues are friendly and cooperative.
Salary
My basic monthly salary is around $2,000.
After tax and national insurance, I make 3,000 RMB a month.
Promotion
I've just been promoted to head of Human Resources.
He is being groomed for a higher position.
She is being fast-tracked.
Job satisfaction
I enjoy my job because it involves a lot of challenges.
What I like about my job is that I have a lot of independence.
I hate my job because I can't stand / bear my boss.
I don't like what I'm doing right now because it's boring.