Jobs (meaning of the words)

tree surgeon

someone who trims, cuts, or removes trees to keep them healthy.

marketing executive

a person who plans and organizes marketing activities in a company.

occupational therapist

a professional who helps people regain skills for daily living.

refuse collector

a worker who collects and removes trash.

insurance broker

someone who helps clients find and buy insurance policies.

civil engineer

an engineer who designs and constructs buildings, roads, or bridges.

Manual jobs

jobs that involve physical work, such as a tree surgeon or refuse collector.

Administrative jobs

jobs focused on office and management tasks, such as a marketing executive or insurance broker.

Professional jobs

skilled jobs requiring education and qualifications, such as an occupational therapist or civil engineer.

strenuous

needing a lot of effort or energy.

recession

a period when the economy slows and jobs are lost.

generate

to produce or create something, like ideas, energy, or money.

gripping

very interesting and exciting.

investment

money or time spent to get a future benefit.

launch

to start a new project, product, or campaign.

forge

to build or develop something strong, like a relationship or career.

channel

to direct resources, energy, or focus toward something.

restrict

to limit or control something.

expand

to increase in size, number, or influence.

rack up

to accumulate something over time, like points, debt, or profits.

add up

to make sense or be logical.

paying off

when effort or work produces good results.

putting together

combining parts to make a whole.

profits from

money earned from a business or investment.

grueling

extremely tiring or exhausting.

unpredictable

not able to be predicted.

stressful

causing mental or emotional strain.

rewarding

giving satisfaction or a sense of achievement.

secure

safe from danger or loss.

hazardous

dangerous or risky.

stimulating

interesting and encouraging thinking or activity.

demanding

requiring much effort or skill.

mind-numbing

extremely boring or repetitive.

workplace

the place where people perform their jobs.

workstation

a desk or area where someone works, often with a computer.

workmate

someone you work with.

workload

the amount of work someone has.

job satisfaction

feeling happy and fulfilled with your work.

job market

the number of jobs available and the competition for them.

job title

the official name of a position.

job description

a list of tasks and responsibilities for a job.

job vacancy

an available position.

job prospects

chances of getting a good job in the future.

get promoted

move to a higher position at work.

go on strike

stop working to protest for better conditions.

be on a short-term contract

work for a limited period.

have job security

a strong chance of keeping your job.

go on maternity leave

take time off work for having a baby.

get the sack

be fired.

be made redundant

lose a job because it is no longer needed.

be self-employed

work for yourself, not a company.

do voluntary work

work without pay to help others.

get a pay rise

receive a higher salary.

have flexi-time

work flexible hours.

go on sick leave

take time off due to illness.

work overtime

work more hours than usual.

go on the picket line

take part in a strike.

have the night shift

work at night.

showing me the ropes

teaching someone how to do a job.

to get your foot in the door

to get the first chance in a company or industry.

to recharge my batteries

to rest and regain energy.

breathing down his neck

someone watching closely and putting pressure.

call the shots

make important decisions.

call it a day

stop working for the day.

taking a college course

studying a subject at college.

doing on-the-job training

learning while working.

to gain qualification for a job

earning a certificate or skill for a job.

to learn a trade

learning a specific skill for work.

training as an apprentice

learning a job under supervision.

interested in attending a technical college

wanting to study technical skills.

a responsible position

a job with duties you can be trusted with.

good leadership qualities

skills that make someone a good leader.

to find a job for life

getting a long-term job.

divided among those

shared between people.

my savings go towards my tuition

I use my money to pay for school.

the reason behind her decision?

the explanation for why she decided something.

on the rise

increasing.

on the dole

receiving unemployment benefits.

brush up

improve skills you already have.

I am snowed under with work

I have too much work.

wind down

relax after a busy period.

caught on

became popular.

maturity

being fully developed emotionally or mentally.

handle

to deal with a situation successfully.

combination

a mix of different things.

psychological

related to the mind or emotions.

enthusiastically

doing something with excitement and energy.

unfortunately

used to show something bad has happened.

routines

regular daily activities.

willingness

being ready or eager to do something.

snap

to break suddenly or to lose patience.

consummate

showing great skill or completeness.

irreverent

showing a lack of respect for rules or tradition.

mundane

ordinary or boring.

freestyling

improvising without preparation.

shrug my shoulders

to show you don know or care.

scholar

a student or expert in a subject.

philanthropist

someone who helps others with money or gifts.

signed up

registered for something.

ludicrous

ridiculous or unreasonable.