Job satisfaction?

Adapted: ideas u17 Spk fce b2

Comments made during a survey on work

- “ It’s a comfortable, friendly office”

- “I get long holidays”
- “I enjoy the responsibility”
- “I like making decisions”
- “I like solving problems”
- ”I have a company car”
- “I am my own boss”
- “I enjoy the power”
- “I like meeting people”
- “We have a lot of laughs together”
- “The salary is great”

Which of these are most important for you in a job?

Which are not?
Which are the three worst things about having to work for a living?
Can you think of any dangerous or unpleasant jobs?
Mention two boring and two interesting jobs.

Useful expressions:
It’s essential to…
The nicest things about my job are…
There’s no special advantage in…
The worst things about the job are…
I’d hate a job where I couldn’t...