English File Adv 1B Vocab 3 Same or Different | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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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

I've had enough of my job. I think I'm gonna resign / quit.

same but quit is informal

The salary's a bit low but the perks / benefits are great.

same - but perks is more informal

400 workers have been laid off / made redundant.

same but laid off can be temporary - redundant can't

Three quarters of the staff / workforce are women.

same

We're too busy. We need to hire / employ more staff.

same but hire can be more temporary

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

What skills / qualifications do you have?

different = skills are particular abilities; qualifications are exams you've passed

I get on very well with my colleagues / co-workers.

same but co-workers is Am Eng