空中英语：同事与朋友
Co-workers and Friends --- Part I
同事与朋友
What is more important: being professional or being a good friend?
那个更重要：事业或是做个老好人
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Rachel and Rebecca were college classmates. When they graduated five years ago, the same company hired both of them. They work in different departments, but they have stayed good friends. Rachel has been the head of her department for two years. She now has an opening in her department.
One day, Rachel and Rebecca are talking about the opening during lunch. Rachel realizes that Rebecca wants the position and assumes Rachel will give it to her. Rebecca sees it as the big break she's been hoping for. However, Rachel doesn't feel Rebecca has the skills or drive needed to succeed in that position.
If you were Rachel, what would you do?
Decision 1
(That evening, Rachel talks to her husband, craig.)
Craig: Do you think Rebecca could handle the position?
Rachel:I think she'd do OK, but I can think of several others who would really excel.
Craig: Then don't you think you should give the position to one of them?
Rachel:Yes, but Rebecca really has her heart set on this position.
Craig: So you think you should give it to her?
Rachel: I think I should. Rebecca's always been a great fiend. I don't want to hurt our fiendship. Craig: Even though she's not the best person for the job?
Rachel: Mbybe she isn't, but I know she would do her best. She'll try hard. I'll give her the position.
Word Bank:
opening/n. 空缺
I'm sorry, we can't hire any new employees right now. We don't have any opening.
drive/n. 干劲
I think Paul will succeed in life. He has a lot of drive.
excel/v. 表现出色
Amy really excels at playing the piano. She is very talented.
have one's heart set on something (idiom) 一心一意要做某事或得到某样东西
I hope we can travel abroad this summer. My daughter has her heart set on it.
Co-workers and Friends --- Part II
同事与朋友
What is more important: being professional or being a good friend?
那个更重要：事业或是做个老好人
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Decision 2
Craig: Why aren't you sure you should give Rebecca the job?
Rachel: Because she's not the best applicant. Gary Roberts is perfect for this position.
Craig: But if you give Gary the position, you're worried about how Rebecca will feel.
Rachel: Right. I don't want her to get upset or hurt.
Craig: Is deciding who gets the position completely your decision?
Rachel: Well, HR has some input, but they said I should make the final decision.
Craig: Does Rebecca need to know that though?
Rachel: I guess not. Hey, that’s it ! I'll give Gary the position, but I'll let Rebecca think HR insisted on him. That way Rebecca doesn't get hurt, and the best person gets the job!
Decision 3
Craig: Do you think this position is a good fit for Rebecca?
Rachel: Not really. She'd be excited at first. But I think she'd get overwhelmed after a while.
Craig: Well, you could give this position to the best applicant. But then you could help Rebecca find a position that's a better fit for her.
Rachel: Hmm. I could.But I wonder if she'd feel bad if I tell her I don't think she's right for this position.
Craig: She might. Or she might really appreciate your advice.
Rachel: True. And I guess this might be best for everybody.
Craig: I think so. Go for it, honey! I'm sure she'll thank you later.
Wordbank:
applicant/n. 申请人
We had 30 applicants but only two job openings. So we had to turn down 28 people.
input/n. 意见
Joseph always thinks he knows what is best. He doesn't like to get input from other people.
fit/n. 适合的位置
Hannah enjoys her job jand does well at it. It's a great fit for her.
overwhelm/v. 负荷过重
I have so much homework to do! I'm really overwhelmed.
More Information:
HR (n) 从事部
If you want to work here, you need to contact the HR deparment.
Go for it (idiom) 去做吧！
Go for it , Tammy! I'm sure you'll do well.
Talk About It:
To you, what is more important: being professional or being a good friend? Give us some of your analyses.
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