Job-Sharing: Half a Job Is Better than None

spouse – (noun), /spaʊs/, vợ hoặc chồng, The job

sharing model can suit both spouses, depending on lifestyle.

pitfall – (noun), /ˈpɪtfɔːl/, cạm bẫy, khó khăn bất ngờ, There are financial pitfalls to job

sharing, such as limited pension access.

promotion – (noun), /prəˈməʊʃn/, sự thăng tiến, Part

time workers often have fewer opportunities for promotion.

voluntary – (adjective), /ˈvɒləntri/, tự nguyện, Job

sharing is a form of employment where two people voluntarily share one position.

survey – (noun), /ˈsɜːveɪ/, cuộc khảo sát, A survey by the EOC shows many benefits to employers from job

sharing.

complement – (verb), /ˈkɒmplɪment/, bổ sung, hỗ trợ, Two job

sharers can complement each other’s skills.

benefit – (noun), /ˈbenɪfɪt/, phúc lợi, quyền lợi, Job

sharers enjoy certain employment benefits if they work at least 15 hours per week.

eligible – (adjective), /ˈelɪdʒəbl/, đủ điều kiện, Some job

sharers may not be eligible for company pension schemes.

scheme – (noun), /skiːm/, kế hoạch, chương trình, The Local Government Scheme excludes workers under 30 hours/week.

career – (noun), /kəˈrɪə(r)/, sự nghiệp, Many part

time workers are seen as lacking ambition for a career.

combination – (noun), /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃn/, sự kết hợp, A combination of full

time and part

ambition – (noun), /æmˈbɪʃn/, tham vọng, Employers may assume part

timers lack ambition.

disable – (verb), /dɪsˈeɪbl/, làm tàn tật, Job

sharing creates opportunities for disabled individuals.

ideal – (adjective), /aɪˈdɪəl/, lý tưởng, Job

sharing is an ideal way to ease into retirement.

retirement – (noun), /rɪˈtaɪəmənt/, sự nghỉ hưu, Many choose job

sharing as a step before full retirement.

pension – (noun), /ˈpenʃn/, lương hưu, Job

sharers may receive lower pensions due to reduced earnings.

earnings – (noun), /ˈɜːnɪŋz/, thu nhập, Occupational pension schemes are based on average or final earnings.

firm – (noun), /fɜːm/, công ty = company, The pension impact depends on how long you’ve worked full

time at a firm.

flat out – (adverb), /ˌflæt ˈaʊt/, hết sức, không ngơi nghỉ, One job

sharer said they work flat out without a tea break.

experience – (noun), /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/, kinh nghiệm, Experienced professionals who can’t work full

time are valuable in job

discussion – (noun), /dɪˈskʌʃn/, cuộc thảo luận, Two sharers bring more ideas and discussion to the role.

financial – (adjective), /faɪˈnænʃl/, thuộc tài chính, There are financial consequences to consider in job

sharing.

unemployed – (adjective), /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/, thất nghiệp, Job

sharers can’t claim unemployment benefit unless seeking full

availability – (noun), /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/, sự sẵn sàng, Job

sharers must prove full

responsibility – (noun), /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/, trách nhiệm, Two people voluntarily share the responsibility of one job.

secure – (adjective), /sɪˈkjʊə(r)/, ổn định, chắc chắn, Part

timers often have less job security than full

advantage – (noun), /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/, lợi ích, Job

sharing provides advantages for employers and workers alike.

flexibility – (noun), /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/, sự linh hoạt, One key appeal of job

sharing is improved flexibility.

availability – (noun), /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/, sự có mặt, When one sharer is away, the other provides partial availability.

stumbling block – (noun), /ˈstʌmblɪŋ blɒk/, rào cản, trở ngại, Pensions are a stumbling block for many job

sharers.