006. At Work: Job Satisfaction

run-of-the-mill

Adjective

/ɹˈʌnʌvðəmˈɪl/

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Informal

very average and without any notable qualities

workplace

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a physical location, such as an office, factory, or store, where people go to work and perform their job duties

long-term

Adjective

/ˈɫɔŋˈtɝm/

related to financial operations or obligations that are intended to last for an extended period

short-term

Adjective

/ˌʃɔɹtˈtɝm/

intended to last for a brief or limited period of time

morale

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the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed

teamwork

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cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective)

fast-moving

Adjective

/fˈæstmˈuːvɪŋ/

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

work-life balance

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/wˈɜːklˈaɪf/

the amount of effort and time one spends on work compared with the amount one spends on one's personal life

dynamic

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characterized by continuous and often rapid change or progress

to look to

Verb

/lˈʊk tuː/

to anticipate or desire the occurrence of something, often with optimism and hope

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Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

look

phrase's particle

to

to seek

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to try to find a particular thing or person

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transitive

maternity leave

noun

/mətˈɜːnɪɾi lˈiːv/

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

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compound noun

perk

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an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

health insurance

noun

/hˈɛlθ ɪnʃˈʊɹəns/

a financial arrangement that provides coverage for medical expenses, offering individuals or groups protection against the high costs of healthcare services and treatments

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compound noun

increment

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an increase in someone's salary that happens at regular intervals

decrease

performance

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the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing a task, duty, or function, often measured against predetermined standards, goals, or expectations

underpaid and overworked

phrase

/ˌʌndɚpˈeɪd ænd ˌoʊvɚwˈɜːkt/

not being fairly compensated for one's work in relation to the amount of time and effort one is putting in

skeleton staff‌

phrase

/skˈɛlᵻtən stˈæf kɹˈuː/

Idiom

the minimum staff required for a business to run at a basic level

What is the origin of the idiom "skeleton staff" and when to use it?

The idiom "skeleton staff" originates from the idea of a skeletal structure, which provides the basic support necessary for an organism or structure to survive. The phrase is used to describe any situation where the bare minimum of resources or personnel is used to accomplish a task or goal.

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