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.