Share English File Adv 1B Vocab 3 Same or Different
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I get on very well with my colleagues / co-workers.
same but co-workers is Am Eng
I've had enough of my job. I think I'm gonna resign / quit.
same but quit is informal
Three quarters of the staff / workforce are women.
same
400 workers have been laid off / made redundant.
same but laid off can be temporary - redundant can't
He's been out of work / off work for nearly six months.
different - out of work means you don't have a job; off work mean a temporary absence because of illness or other leave
She was sacked / fired for refusing to work on a Sunday.
same fired is more common in Am Eng
Fantastic news! I'm going to get promoted / a pay rise!
different - promoted means get a better job; pay rise is an increase in salary
What skills / qualifications do you have?
different = skills are particular abilities; qualifications are exams you've passed
We're too busy. We need to hire / employ more staff.
same but hire can be more temporary
The salary's a bit low but the perks / benefits are great.
same - but perks is more informal
