Introduction

We spend so much of our day working – how can we ensure our job doesn't make us miserable? It takes more than just money and conditions. Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.

This week's question

According to a recent survey by Forbes magazine, what was voted the worst job in the UK? Was it:

a) a call centre worker?
b) a bartender? or,
c) a traffic warden?

Listen to the programme to hear the answer.

Vocabulary

burnout
lack of energy or enthusiasm because of working too hard

deadline
the time or date by which a particular job must be finished

to be breathing down someone’s neck
(idiom) to watch someone very closely and check everything they do

presenteeism
staying at work longer than usual, or going to work when you are ill, to show that you work hard and are important to your employer

work-life balance
the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend relaxing with your family and doing things you enjoy

win-win
a situation or result that is good for everyone involved

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