UNIT 2: Ways of working

office worker

• an employee who works in an office, especially one engaged in clerical ir administrative work

• kantoormedewerker

nine-to-five

• used in reference to typical office hours, often to express an idea of predictable routine

• negen-tot-vijf baan

working hours

• the time during which a business or organization is open

• werkuren

clock on / off

clock in / out

• to register or record time of arriving at or leaving work

• in- en uitklokken

BrE: flexitime

AmE: flextime

• a system of working a set number of hours with the starting and finishing times chosen within agreed limits by the employee

• flextime (BrE/AmE)

to commute / commuter

• travel some distance between one’s home and place of work on a regular basis

• a person who travels some distance to work on a regular basis

• pendelen / pendelaar

teleworking OR telecommuting

• working from home

• telewerken

satisfying, stimulating, fascinating, exciting

• … job/work; the work is interesting and gives you positive feeling

  • bevredigend

  • stimulerend

  • boeiend

  • opwindend

dull, boring, uninteresting, unstimulating

• … job/work; the work is not interesting

  • dof

  • saai

  • oninteressant

  • niet stimulerend

repetitive, routine

• … job/work; the work involves doing the same things again and again

  • eentonig

  • routinematig

tiring, tough, hard, demanding

• … job/work; the work is difficult and makes you tired

  • vermoeiend

  • moeilijk

  • hard

  • veeleisend

to involve

• to include participation in activities or processes, often requiring effort or engagement from individuals.

• betrekken

work in shifts

• work that requires employees to alternate between different shifts, often including nights and weekends, to ensure coverage and operational continuity.

• werken in shifts

day/night shift

• a scheduled period of work during the day or night, typically part of a rotation system in various industries.

work overtime

• working beyond regular hours, often for additional pay, to meet deadlines or increased demand.

• overwerken

human contact

• interaction between individuals in a workplace setting, essential for collaboration and communication.

• menselijk contact

long hours

• working for extended periods beyond the usual schedule, often resulting in fatigue and stress.

• lange uren

teamwork

• collaborative efforts of a group to achieve common goals, enhancing productivity and problem-solving.

to like

• to find something or someone pleasant, enjoyable, or agreeable

• leuk vinden

to dislike

• to not like something or someone — to feel unpleasant, annoyed, or uncomfortable with it

• niet leuk vinden

to prefer

• to like one thing more than another or to choose one thing over another because you find it better or more suitable

• verkiezen

to enjoy

• to take pleasure or satisfaction in something, or to have a good time doing it

• genieten

working with figures

• dealing with numbers, especially in contexts like math, accounting, finance, statistics, or data analysis

• werken met cijfers

dealing with customers

• interacting with customers, especially as part of your job — helping them, answering questions, solving problems, or providing services

• omgaan met klanten

solving problems

• finding answers or solutions to difficulties, challenges, or questions.

• problemen oplossen

accountant

• a professional who manages and analyzes financial information, such as income, expenses, taxes, and budgets, for individuals or organizations

• boekhouder

postwoman/man

postal worker / mail carrier

• postal worker who delivers letters, packages, and other mail to homes and businesses

• postbode

flight attendant

• a trained airline employee who ensures the safety, comfort, and service of passengers during flights

• stewardess

software developer

• a professional who designs, builds, tests, and maintains software applications or systems

• software ontwikkelaar

teacher

• a professional who educates, guides, and supports students in learning new knowledge, skills, and values.

• leraar