Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- weary /WEER-ee/
- nursing /NURS-ing /
- vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl /
- drained /dreynd/
- resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/
[adjective] – very tired, especially after working hard for a long time
His voice sounded almost weary.
[noun] – the job of being a nurse
Nursing is a highly skilled job.
[adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked
Children are the most vulnerable members of society .
[adjective] – very tired
She went to bed early because she is drained.
[noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job
I don’t like to give the reasons for her resignation.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Workers are switching industries more frequently as they look for positions with greater meaning. This widespread movement teaches us a lot about how people view their work.
Marcin, 33, was aware that his profession needed a drastic shake-up. The New Jersey-based auditor had become weary of a desk job where his only face-to-face communication was via email and his primary daily task was to support a corporation’s bottom line. He claimed that he was essentially searching for human errors to recover money for clients while performing the same repetitive tasks every day while sorting through vast amounts of data. He didn’t like his coworkers, and it seemed pointless to him. Marcin decided to pursue nursing instead of auditing. By October 2021, after putting in three years of grueling community college study and one year of nursing school, he had accepted a position in an intensive-care unit at a hospital. He’s now responsible for taking care of sick and vulnerable patients rather than lounging around the office on the computer. He was content despite how demanding, difficult, and unpleasant it was. He used to return home drained and irritated. He now feels that his work has greater significance when his head strikes the pillow.
Following the Great Resignation, millions of workers are shifting to new roles. Some are seeking better pay or more flexibility; others are job hopping to accelerate their career progression. However, a large number of workers are changing careers entirely. According to a July 2022 global survey of nearly 2,000 workers by McKinsey & Company, 48% of those who quit their job in the past two years have moved to a different sector.
Marcin, 33, was aware that his profession needed a drastic shake-up. The New Jersey-based auditor had become weary of a desk job where his only face-to-face communication was via email and his primary daily task was to support a corporation’s bottom line. He claimed that he was essentially searching for human errors to recover money for clients while performing the same repetitive tasks every day while sorting through vast amounts of data. He didn’t like his coworkers, and it seemed pointless to him. Marcin decided to pursue nursing instead of auditing. By October 2021, after putting in three years of grueling community college study and one year of nursing school, he had accepted a position in an intensive-care unit at a hospital. He’s now responsible for taking care of sick and vulnerable patients rather than lounging around the office on the computer. He was content despite how demanding, difficult, and unpleasant it was. He used to return home drained and irritated. He now feels that his work has greater significance when his head strikes the pillow.
Following the Great Resignation, millions of workers are shifting to new roles. Some are seeking better pay or more flexibility; others are job hopping to accelerate their career progression. However, a large number of workers are changing careers entirely. According to a July 2022 global survey of nearly 2,000 workers by McKinsey & Company, 48% of those who quit their job in the past two years have moved to a different sector.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you already switched to another industry? Why or why not?
- Do you feel drained after work? Why do you think so?
- Would you still work for a company even if you were not appreciated?
- Do you agree that Marcin’s job is pointless?
- What do you think of Marcin’s decision?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- switch
- view
- profession
- accept
- seek