* authentic : [adjective] of undisputed origin; genuine
* curious : [adjective] eager to know or learn something
* credibility : [noun] the quality of being trusted and believed in
spend time
hang out : spend time relaxing or enjoying oneself
physically demanding
mentally demanding
be responsible for
apply for a job
experience in a job
an attitude to work
* attitude : [noun] a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior
work for a company
skill in
specialize in
prerequisites for a job
* prerequisites : [noun] a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist
* colleague : [noun] a person with whom one works, esp. in a profession or business
* repetitive : [adjective] containing or characterized by repetition, esp. when unnecessary or tiresome
* monotonous : [adjective] dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
* tertiary : [adjective] third in order or level : relating to or denoting education at a level beyond that provided by schools, esp. that provided by a college or university
* enthusiastic : [adjective] having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
* hinder : [verb] create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction
* labourer : [noun] a person doing unskilled manual work for wages
* receptionist : [noun] a person employed in an office or other establishment to answer the telephone, deal with clients, and greet visitors
public relations officer
safety officer
security officer
union official
personnel officer
* physiotherapist
* physiotherapy : [noun] British term for physical therapy
* physical therapy : [noun] the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery
civil servant : [noun] a member of the civil service
* servant : [noun] a person who performs duties for others, esp. a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
* tailor : [noun] a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, pants, and jackets to fit individual customers
* shift-work : [noun] work comprising recurring periods in which different groups of workers do the same jobs in rotation
job-sharing : share full time job with other person
* exploit : [verb] make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)
get work
find work
do the kind of work
do for a living
make a living
offered a job
take on that
fire from a job
go on strike
make redundant : (not as string as it but) fire
* redundant : [adjective] no longer needed or useful; superfluous
working conditions
independent conductor
economic recession
* recession : [noun] a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two successive quarters
* recede : [verb] go or move back or further away from a previous position
a receding hairline
current economic climate
gain employment
be fired from
unskilled workers
blue color workers
white color workers
a highly-educated society
* director : [noun] a person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization
* supervise : [verb] observe and direct the execution of (a task, project, or activity)
* supervisor : [noun]
personnel officer
public relations officer
* spin doctors : [noun] a spokesperson employed to give a favorable interpretation of events to the media, esp. on behalf of a political party
* surgeon : [noun] a medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery
* cater : [verb] provide (food and drink), typically at social events and in a professional capacity
* catering
* trade (->physical worker) : a skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and special training
refuse collector (=garbage collector)
* refuse : [noun] matter thrown away or rejected as worthless; trash
to what extent (=how much)
multi-tasking
* spontaneous (positive) : [adjective] performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus
* impulsive (negative) : [adjective] acting or done without forethought
* sensible (=not crazy) : [adjective] (of a person) possessing or displaying prudence
visual literacy
* literacy : [noun] the ability to read and write
* overestimate : [verb] estimate (something) to be better, larger, or more important than it really is
* exaggerate (=make something bigger than real) : [verb] represent (something) as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is
* duration : [noun] the time during which something continues
harden up!
* worsen : [verb] make or become worse
* overcome : [verb] succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)
* obstacle : [noun] a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
have the edge on
* consequence (=effect) : [noun] a result or effect of an action or condition
* implication : [noun] the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated
* wane (=weaken) : [verb] (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size
take on a role
* assume (=take on) : [verb] suppose to be the case, without proof
slacking off : decrease in quantity or intensity
* cohort : [noun] a group of people banded together or treated as a group
* aspect (=feature) : [noun] a particular part or feature of something
mental burnout
* burnout : [noun] physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress
* spurious : [adjective] not being what it purports to be; false or fake
set high standards
* gross : [adjective] unattractively large or bloated
* bloat : [verb] cause to swell with fluid or gas
take a broader view of things
look at the wider picture
to have a bad attitude towards …
* satisfactory : [adjective] fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect
* satisfied : [adjective] contented; pleased
* extinct : [adjective] (of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members
turning a blind eye
* exhaust : [verb] drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out
* promote : [verb] advance or raise (someone) to a higher position or rank
* self-sufficient : [adjective] needing no outside help in satisfying one’s basic needs, esp. with regard to the production of
food
total immersion in English
* immersion : [noun] the action of immersing someone or something in a liquid : deep mental involvement
* rebel : [noun] a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
in contemporary society
* contemporary : [adjective] living or occurring at the same time
* hygienic : [adjective] conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, esp. by being clean
per capita (= each person) : [adverb & adjective] for each person; in relation to people taken individually
Look what the cat dragged in
* devastate : [verb] destroy or ruin (something)
* devastation
* massacre: [noun] an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of people
* atrocity : [noun] an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
* perspective : [noun] a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view
* reference : [noun] the action of mentioning or alluding to something
* criticism : [noun] the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes
* sarcasm : [noun] the use of irony to mock or convey contempt