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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people believe that having a regular 9-to-5 job ensures stability, but the truth is that no job is ever completely stable. As the article below explains, whether it\u2019s due to company mismanagement, a lack of demand, or even illegal activities, a failing business usually shows several warning signs. Read the full article, and if you\u2019ve noticed any of the following at your place of employment, it might be time to restart your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/vocal.media\/journal\/10-signs-you-re-working-for-a-failing-business<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cno fault of one’s own\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cWe may arrive on time every day, do our very best, and even take on extra tasks without being asked, yet we could still be unemployed tomorrow through no fault of our own<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d? Use it in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cread between the lines\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cThose who can read between the lines<\/strong>, however, would be more than wise to plan their own escape<\/em>\u201d? Use it in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cdown the drain\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cCompany morale has gone down the drain<\/strong><\/em>\u201d? Use it in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What do you think are the first signs that a company is failing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Have you ever worked for a company that showed some of these warning signs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How can employees protect themselves when a business starts to struggle?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think loyalty to a company is important even when things are going downhill?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Which of the ten signs in the article do you think is the most alarming, and why?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate Many people believe that having a regular 9-to-5 job ensures stability, but the truth is that no job is ever completely stable. As the article below explains, whether it\u2019s due to company mismanagement, a lack of demand, or even illegal activities, a failing business usually shows several warning signs. 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