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A: …like I told you before, we just don’t have the resources to hire you an assistant.
B: I understand that, but the fact is we’re understaffed.
A: The timing is just not right. The economy is bad,
and it’s too risky to take on new staff.
B: Yeah, I guess you’re right…. here’s an idea, what
if we hire an intern? She would take some of the
weight off my shoulders.
A: She?
B: Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could
give me a hand with some of these projects and
we could keep our costs down.
A: That sounds reasonable… let me see what I can
do.
A: Tony, I’d like to introduce you to your new assistant.
B: OK, great! Let’s meet her!
C: Hi, I’m Adam.
B: Oh… hi… I’m Tony…
Key Vocabulary
| resources | common noun, plural | money |
| understaffed | Adjective | not enough people to do the job |
| the timing is just not right | phrase | it is not a good time now |
| weight off my shoulders | phrase | remove pressure or stress |
| give me a hand | phrase | help |
| that sounds reasonable | phrase | is OK |
Supplementary Vocabulary
| recruit | principle verb, infinitive | hire |
| overworked | Adjective | working too much |
| short staffed | Adjective | not enough people to do the job |
| cut costs | phrase | reduce spending |
| overstaffed | Adjective | having too many employees |
