Self-employment Teleworking Unemployed

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1. We're looking for someone to work mornings only.

2. The hotel needs 50 more staff for the summer months.

3. The job plays havoc with your sleep patterns. This week I'm on nights.

4. The position is for four months to cover maternity leave.

5.It saves me commuting time, but I miss the company being at home.

6.She's between jobs at the moment, but she's got a few interviews lined up.

7. It wasn't hard to get a resident's permit when we first come here, and there was plenty of work.

8. Being your own boss is more stressful, but more rewarding too.

Ex.5. In your opinion, which of the following give the best return on your money? Which are very risky? Which are less risky?

gold; precious stones; stocks and shares; currencies; property; real estate; a high-interest deposit account; antiques and paintings; a new business venture

Choose the best answer.

If someone speculates

a) they take a risk to make a quick profit.

b) they make a safe investment for long-term security.

UNIT 5.

Text 1. Complete the texts below with the correct headings from the box

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Corporate downsizing Empowerment Re-engineering