Learning English MattersLearning English MattersLearning English MattersLearning English Matters
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Learn With Us
  • Work With Us
  • Contact Us
  • All posts
    • Reading
    • Vocabulary
    • Video Clip
    • Crissy’s Video Pills
    • Podcast
    • Listening
    • Learn With Lyrics
    • Ask Task
    • Whiteboard Lesson

Reason for Reading: Post-Layoff Survival Guilt

English: Think positive

English: Think positive (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here I go again! I am letting my current work enviornment direct my blog inspirations.   In the past few weeks, I have been hearing a lot about layoffs, solidarity pacts and staff morale being low in many companies across Italy. This made me read up on layoffs and the environment that surrounds them.

I have chosen an article that I think can be useful for those who remain in the companies that are undergoing a restructuring due to redundancies. We instinctively speak about the people who are let go but rarely about the ones that stay.

I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for everyone concerned. My thoughts and positive vibes are with you. Here is the article called Dealing with Post-Layoff Survival Guilt .

Positive attitudes are key to getting through any difficult period,right?   My co-worker, AP, is the best and reminding me of this!

Vocabulary Boost:

  • to lay off: to stop employing (someone) because there is not enough work
  • to be let go: to stop working because there is not enough work
  • to get fired: to be dismissed from a job
  • you wonder why: you ask yourself
  • a sibling: a brother or sister
  • severance package: money or other benefits given when employment is terminated
  • akin: alike
  • to hang: to remain in the air
  • a dip in Productivity: a decline in the work one produces
  • the sour taste…in your mouth: an angry feeling that remains
  • Survivial of the Fittest: natural selection or the theory that those who are eliminated are the unfit.
  • to be a bit somber: to be a little sad and serious
  • to get rid of: to do something so that you no longer have or are affected or bothered by it
  • to be bogged down with: to be overwhelmed, the feeling when you ahve to many things to do
  • are bound to : inevitably
  • to foster: to help, grow or develop

 

Lem..xo!

 

Share this...
Share on Facebook
Facebook
Share on Google+
Google+
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter
Share on LinkedIn
Linkedin

Related posts

on a first name
22 November 2018

Idiomania: On a First-Name Basis


Read more
13 November 2018

Common Mistakes: Responsible


Read more
18 July 2018

Idiomania: To Raise the Bar


Read more

2 Comments

  1. Rafed Al-Jumah says:
    8 June 2013 at 2:21

    Reblogged this on rafed1988.

    Reply
  2. paulsenglish007 says:
    24 June 2013 at 1:41

    Reblogged this on paulsenglish007.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

cristina faitaWELCOME! I am Crissy, and I am dedicated to helping language learners better their English. This is a collection of useful resources that show how learning a little English every day goes a long way. Learning English Matters! (more)

LEM Weekly Newsletter

Read the privacy info

give the gift of language

give the gift of language

Search

Categories

  • All Posts
  • Listening
    • Ask Task
    • Learn With Lyrics
  • Podcast
  • Reading
  • Video Clip
    • Crissy's Video Pills
  • Vocabulary
  • Whiteboard Lesson

Tags

American Idol ask task audio boo Business business english canada christmas Coffee Cook crissy faita Easter education english English language esl Facebook Holidays House of Lies Human rights Idiom idioms ipad Italy Knowledge Management Learning English Matters Learn with lyrics lem listening Lyrics music news Oxford English Dictionary phrasal verbs podcast reading Recipe Rihanna Seth Godin song teacher tefl Verb video vocabulary YouTube
Copyright [wpsos_year]Melius Solutions Srls - P.Iva 02705900427 | Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy | Web Design by C3DM I Vector elements by Freepik
  • facebook
  • youtube
  • instagram
    This website uses cookies, also third parties cookies, to give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our cookie policy. For further information and to modify your preferences please read it.I Agree