C1 – Advanced
Jack Cator was your normal teenage school boy; defying and challenging the rules. But what he got out of that persistent attitude was quite extraordinary.
Read the article below to know more about Jack and his business and its humble beginnings.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-32702501
Discussion Questions:
1. In your own words, explain how Jack was able to come up with his business.
2. What do you know about VPNs? Is this something you use?
3. Have you experienced doing business remotely with people you’ve never met before? Describe that experience.
4 replies on “How Misbehaving Made One Man a Multimillionaire”
1. Jack developed the idea out of a necessity. That’s how great businesses most of the time are originated.
2. I use the VPN at work, for security.
3. I work remotely right now. 8 hours a day. Is really good for life balance.
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1. In your own words, explain how Jack came up with his business.
He sat on his parents’ couch and gave the website an ironic name: Hide My Ass (HMA).
2. What do you know about VPNs, and is it something you use?
We sometimes use it at work so I’m familiar with the program
3. Have you had the experience of doing business at a distance with people you did not know? you did not know? Describe that experience.
Yes, in my job we telework and there are many people I have not seen at all and that does not hinder my work.
Great going with your writing practice!
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Yes, in my job we telework and there are many people I have not seen at all and that does not hinder my work.
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