英语流利说 Level4 Unit3 Part1 Dialogu
Quitting a Job
I hear you lost your job.
Is that right?
Yes, that's right.
I quit.
I quit because of the way my boss treats people.
What happened?
I wasn't feeling good one day, and he yelled at me.
When I told him not to yell at me, he threaten me.
Is that all?
That's what bosses do.
Sure, sometimes maybe.
But my boss treated everyone badly, and I was tired of it.
It was the last straw.
The last straw?
Yes, you know, it reached the point where I couldn't take it anymore.
How did his boss treat his employees? badly
I see.
So now you don't have a job?
Right, I don't have a job.
But at least I don't have to deal with my boss anymore.
What are you going to do now?
To be honest, I'm not sure, but I'll find something.
I'll get a job, even if it pays less than before.
What doesn't he have to deal anymore? his ex-boss
What is he going to look for? a new job
Are you sorry you quit?
Yes, and no.
I guess I should have found another job first, and then quit.
Why didn't you?
As I said, he push me too far.
There are something* I just won't take.
What won't he take? being treated badly and threatened
What about your wife?
She isn't happy that I don't have a job, but she understands.
She knows I have a temper.
And she knows I wasn't happy working there.
Well, I guess I'm lucky.
My job isn't great, but I like the people I'm working with, and I like my manager.
Are you planning to stay there?
I don't know.
For now it's OK, but of course it all depends on how things change.
Well if you hear of any job openings, let me know, OK?
Sure, send me your resume, and I'll let people know you're looking.
Thanks.
His boss pushed him too far one too many times, so he couldn't wait to quit.
He isn't sure what he is going to do.
His boss treated him badly one too many times.
He won't take being treated badly and threatened too many times.
