Completed p. 7 & 8
Begin with page 9 C Decide which tip each of the following...


That's a really smart / strategic career move!


A: You must be crazy! You're leaving the Seoul office to work in Yeosu? How could you possibly leave a cosmopolitan city like Seoul to live in Yeosu?
B: It's a career move. By working in Yeosu for one year, I'll be first in line when the promotions come around.
A: Ahhh...I see. Shrewd move.




Abbreviation : etc.
Initials: USA; FTA
Acronym: NASA; OPEC; ASEAN


I was drawn in by the lucrative contract offer


In fact = discourse marker


In fact = to the contrary


nepotism

nep·o·tism

   [nep-uh-tiz-uhm]  Show IPA

–noun

patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis offamily relationship, as in business and politics: She was accusedof nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm.

knowing the right people (networking)

drive

determination

pro bo·no

   [proh boh-noh]  Show IPA

–noun

done or donated without charge; free: pro bono legal services

Progressive thinking is a key factor in determining who will be first in line when the promotions come around.

take initiative

in·i·ti·a·tive

   [ih-nish-ee-uh-tiv, ih-nish-uh-]  Show IPA

–noun

1.

an introductory act or step; leading action: to takethe initiative in making friends.

2.

readiness and ability in initiating action; enterprise: to lackinitiative.

3.

one's personal, responsible decision: to act on one's owninitiative.

passive (opposite) pro active; dynamic