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

Hating your job isn\u2019t just about feeling unhappy at work\u2014it can have serious effects on your body and mind. From constant stress to physical pain, the toll of a job you despise goes far beyond Monday blues. In this article, we\u2019ll explore exactly what happens to your body when your work drains you, and why it\u2019s crucial to pay attention before it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn more about this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/this-is-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-hate-your-job-goog_l_695fcfb1e4b07c500938cb02<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does it mean to be “out to get someone”<\/strong>? “If you feel like your boss is<\/strong> always out to get you<\/strong>, your mental health pays a price.”<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “to cross the threshold<\/strong>” mean? “Someone who might be a worrier in a really toxic work environment; that worry will often exacerbate to cross the clinical threshold<\/strong>.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does it mean when “one’s mind is racing<\/strong>“? “People report either not being able to sleep because their mind is racing<\/strong> or not being able to stay asleep.” <\/em>Use this 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. Share your thoughts on this data, “Poor management in U.S. companies accounted for up to 8% of annual health costs and was associated with 120,000 excess deaths every year.<\/em>“<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What is your take on this, “Too many Americans are trapped in toxic jobs, a problem employers and employees need to take more seriously.<\/em>“?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What might be some consequences of perceptions of organizational unfairness to employees’ health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Share your insights on this, “Unfair treatment at work can cause us outsized stress. Injustice is a particularly toxic stressor because it strikes at the core of who we are.<\/em>“<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What is your opinion on this, “It\u2019s not possible for everyone to switch jobs, but we can focus on the situation that we can control.<\/em>“?

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