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Would you rather choose a steady job, which means to work from 9 to 5 and take home a monthly salary, or a unsteady job, which means a monthly salary is not guaranteed?

• A steady job

• An unsteady job

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What makes people choose a steady job?

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All her close ​ (a)   ​ came to her wedding.

Since I got a job, I've been living in​ (b)   comfort (= more comfort than before).

I have ​ (c)   little to do this afternoon.

• relatives
• relative
• relatively

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They might be pleased to hear you are planing to start an enterprise of your own or join a large company and work your way up to the top. Some might even suggest you go into a particular field that they feel is suitable.

• business

• enterprise

• work that you are interested in

• work your way up

• to move regularly to senior position

• field

• excited

• pleased

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But what if you're not keen to join the rat race? The idea of climbing the corporate ladder doesn't fill everyone with joy.

• competitive work environment

• the rat race

• enthusiastic

• keen

• career advancement

• work-life balance

• personal and professional life harmony

• climbing the corporate ladder

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Young people may find themselves confronted with the _________ of getting a steady job.

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He started as an office junior and ____________ through the company to become a senior manager.

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In today's fast-paced and competitive world, many individuals find themselves caught in the relentless cycle of __________, where the primary focus is on climbing the ____________ and securing a high-paying salary job. However, there are those who seek something more fulfilling—a _________ that aligns with their passion and purpose.

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In today's fast-paced world, many individuals seek a ​ (a)   and fulfilling ​ (b)   that aligns with their passions and aspirations. ​ (c)   one of the most important factors in finding such a vocation is identifying an ​ (d)   or industry that resonates with one's interests and values.

• steady
• vocation
• Probably
• enterprise
• salary
• the rat race

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Even if you've already embarked on a traditional career, you don't need to resign to have a go at something more interesting. These occupations are not just aimed at those currently out of job.

• give up a job or position by telling

• have a go at (sth)

• jobs or professions

• resign

• unemployed

• out of job

• have an attempt to do sth.

• embarked on

• started something new or important

• occupations

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