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Questions and Answers
Ronan works in a fairly traditional office environment doing a typical nine-to-five job, but his commute takes an hour and a half each way and he believes most of his work could be done online from ___ .
Ronan works in a fairly traditional office environment doing a typical nine-to-five job, but his commute takes an hour and a half each way and he believes most of his work could be done online from ___ .
home
Jo feels frustrated because the company requires everyone to clock in and out every day, indicating a lack of ___ from management.
Jo feels frustrated because the company requires everyone to clock in and out every day, indicating a lack of ___ from management.
trust
Marcus negotiated with his boss to cut his working week down to a three-day work week, but this resulted in a significant cut in his ___ .
Marcus negotiated with his boss to cut his working week down to a three-day work week, but this resulted in a significant cut in his ___ .
pay
Even though Marcus works three days a week, his workload hasn’t decreased, and he finds himself doing five days’ worth of work within that ___ .
Even though Marcus works three days a week, his workload hasn’t decreased, and he finds himself doing five days’ worth of work within that ___ .
Lily works for a global IT company and appreciates the flexibility of working online from ___ .
Lily works for a global IT company and appreciates the flexibility of working online from ___ .
Without clear office hours, Lily often finds herself working well into the ___ .
Without clear office hours, Lily often finds herself working well into the ___ .
Freelancers like the control they have over their work, but they can face distractions like housework and family ___ .
Freelancers like the control they have over their work, but they can face distractions like housework and family ___ .
Jo wishes the company would judge employees based on their task performance rather than monitoring them so ___ .
Jo wishes the company would judge employees based on their task performance rather than monitoring them so ___ .
Lily sometimes misses sharing ideas with colleagues, which can lead to feelings of being quite ___ .
Lily sometimes misses sharing ideas with colleagues, which can lead to feelings of being quite ___ .
Marcus doesn't dare to bring up his concerns about his workload with his boss because he thinks he made a huge ___ letting him work only three days a week.
Marcus doesn't dare to bring up his concerns about his workload with his boss because he thinks he made a huge ___ letting him work only three days a week.
Flashcards
Traditional Office Environment
Traditional Office Environment
A workplace with set hours, physical presence, and often a structured work schedule.
Remote Work
Remote Work
Working from a location outside of a central office, often using technology for communication and collaboration.
Flexible Work Schedule
Flexible Work Schedule
Work arrangements that don't follow a standard nine-to-five or fixed schedule, allowing for adjustments based on personal needs.
Commute Time
Commute Time
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Pro-Rata Pay
Pro-Rata Pay
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Parental Leave
Parental Leave
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Freelancing
Freelancing
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Project-Based Work
Project-Based Work
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Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance
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Study Notes
Ronan's Work Experience
- Works in a traditional office environment, nine-to-five job
- Commutes one hour and a half each way
- Majority of work could be done remotely, but employer does not trust remote work
- Company monitors employee's work time
- Employee is judged based on task performance, not work time
Jo's Work Experience
- Used to work a five-day work week
- Reduced work week to three days after parental leave
- Pay is pro-rated based on reduced work week
- Significant reduction in pay, but no reduction in work load
- Juggling work and family responsibilities
Marcus' Work Experience
- Works for a global IT company with headquarters in the US
- Works completely remotely from home
- No commuting or idle chit-chat with colleagues
- Flexible work schedule based on projects
- Can easily take time off for school performances or appointments
- Can work long evenings due to flexibility but feels isolated
Lily's Work Experience
- Freelancer, working for herself
- Initially worked from home; found it difficult to focus due to distractions
- Works at a co-working space to avoid distractions and concentrate
- Likes the office environment and the interaction with other freelancers
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Explore the diverse work experiences of individuals in today's job market, highlighting key factors such as remote work, flexible schedules, and work-life balance. From traditional office environments to freelancing, discover how various roles adapt to modern challenges and individual needs.
