B2 – Upper Intermediate
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to become engrossed in our jobs’ routines without pausing to consider our job satisfaction and overall well-being. Asking yourself significant inquiries about your present position might offer helpful perspectives and assistance in navigating through your professional journey.
Click on the link to learn more about some questions you should ask yourself to help you level up your career.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/new-year-career-questions_l_65944414e4b0bf73e1777846
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “pain point” mean in the sentence, “And for many of us, our careers can be a big pain point or a confusing open question.”? Use the phrase in your own sentence.
- What does “to be back on one’s feet” mean in the sentence, “And the next time there’s mass layoffs, budget cuts, an economic downturn, the faster you’ll be back on your feet and the more of a cushion you’ll have should you be subject to any of those things.”? Use the idiom in your own sentence.
- What does “to fill one’s cup” mean in the sentence, “Licensed clinical psychologist Cynthia Shaw said asking yourself “What fills your cup?” can help you reflect and better identify what you are looking for professionally, “whether that be making financial strides or gaining promotional shifts, taking part in entrepreneurial startups or nonprofit volunteer opportunities, or learning how to incorporate better work-life balance.””? Use the expression in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is the main message of the article?
- What are some work-related resolutions you’ve got this year?
- Why does the article emphasize the importance of self-reflection in the context of one’s career?
- What are the suggested actions for individuals facing a lack of growth opportunities in their current positions?
- Do you engage in self-assessment regarding your work? Please share.
- What methods do you use to measure your progress and overall job satisfaction? Tell me more.