Expressions about Work and Employment / Agreeing & Disagreeing by

OVERTIME

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-22 22:49:34 UTC

Continue working after your normal schedule when the operation requires it.

Ex. My leaving time from work is 5:00 p.m. but the work has not been completed and they need me to stay 3 additional hours. Those 3 additional hours are called OVERTIME.

PART-TIME

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-22 22:56:52 UTC

Working shorter hours than usual.

Ex: in Panama, a normal work day is 8 hours, but there are also part-time jobs where you only work between 4 and 6 hours a day.

BONUS

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-22 23:04:06 UTC

Bonuses are extra money that we receive when we do our job in an impeccable manner under certain established parameters.

Ex: Where I work there is a bonus called

"attendance bonus", where we receive an extra 50 dollars if we attend every day on time during the month.

CURRICULUM VITAE

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-22 23:11:15 UTC

This is the document that we submit for open job applications, where we record our general information, experience, education, and more.

Ex: A job opening opens at UMIP for an English teacher, they request the resumes of people interested in applying for a prior evaluation.

EMPLOYEE

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-22 23:17:31 UTC

This is a person that an employer recruits through an employment contract to perform tasks in exchange for money.

Ex: I work as an airplane mechanic and I am under an employment contract where I get paid for fixing airplanes and doing tasks associated with this, that is, I am an employee of the company.

EMPLOYER

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-22 23:23:32 UTC

An employer is in charge of recruiting people to do a job and a schedule in exchange for money.

Ex: I was talking about myself as an employee earlier, so following that same example, the company I work for would be my employer.

TRAINEE

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-22 23:30:44 UTC

They are people who enter the company as interns to learn the whole operation so that when they are employees they do a better job.

Ex: at my job, I had to be a TRAINEE first, to understand the whole operation.

PERK

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-23 00:06:38 UTC

These are the benefits that employees receive for being part of the company, whether it be transportation benefits, discounts at stores, a snack table, and more.

Ex: When I show my collaborator card at El Rey supermarkets, they give me a 5% discount on the total purchase.

APPLICATION

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-23 00:59:15 UTC

This is the form that the person interested in applying for a job opportunity must fill out. It is created by the company based on the information they require to select the people.

Ex: I see that McDonald's is looking for customer service professionals. I go to their website and fill out the application form. They use this to see if my profile matches what they are looking for.

MATERNITY LEAVE

jorgeantoniomoreno — 2024-09-23 01:08:18 UTC

This is the time your employer must give you for pregnancy, so that you can rest and spend time with the baby during the first few days.

Ex. The shift supervisor is pregnant, and by law after the birth of her baby the company will grant her maternity leave, so they need me to cover her position.

That´s Right

2024-09-23 02:39:50 UTC

That’s right is a phrase used to confirm that something is correct or accurate in a conversation. It shows agreement or validation of what someone else said.

example: Person A: "So, you’ll be meeting us at 5 p.m.?"
Person B: "That’s right, I’ll be there at 5 sharp."

Absolutely

2024-09-23 02:42:48 UTC

Absolutely is used to strongly agree or affirm something. It emphasizes that what has been said is completely correct or true, often in a confident or enthusiastic way.

Example: Person A: "Do you think this project will succeed?"
Person B: "Absolutely! We’ve put in all the right efforts."

Exactly

2024-09-23 02:46:06 UTC

Exactly is used to confirm that something is completely correct or precise. It often emphasizes that a statement or idea is spot on without needing any changes or adjustments.

Example: Person A: "So, we need to finish the report by Friday, right?"
Person B: "Exactly! We can’t miss the deadline."

Me too

2024-09-23 02:50:41 UTC

Me too is used to express that you share the same feeling, experience, or opinion as the person you're talking to. It’s a simple way to show agreement or that you are in the same situation.

Example: Person A: "I’m really excited about the upcoming trip!"
Person B: "Me too! I can’t wait!"

I don’t agree

2024-09-23 02:56:22 UTC

I don’t agree is used to express disagreement with someone’s opinion or statement. It’s a polite way to say that you have a different point of view.

Example: Person A: "I think we should cancel the meeting."
Person B: "I don’t agree. We still need to discuss a few important things."

I totally disagree

2024-09-23 03:00:21 UTC

I totally disagree is a stronger way of expressing disagreement. It emphasizes that you completely oppose or reject someone’s opinion or idea.

Example: Person A: "We should cut the budget for marketing."
Person B: "I totally disagree! Marketing is crucial for our growth."

I’m not sure about that

2024-09-23 03:06:00 UTC

I’m not sure about that, is used to express uncertainty or doubt about something that has been said. It shows that you are hesitant or not fully convinced.

Example: Person A: "We should launch the product next week."
Person B: "I’m not sure about that. We might need more time to prepare."

I see your point, but

2024-09-23 03:10:11 UTC

I see your point, but... is used to acknowledge someone else's opinion while indicating that you have a different perspective or concern. It shows respect for their view while preparing to present your own.

Example: Person A: "We should invest in new technology to improve efficiency."
Person B: "I see your point, but we also need to consider the budget constraints."

I agree up to a point, but

2024-09-23 03:18:51 UTC

I agree up to a point, but... is used to show partial agreement with someone’s idea or statement, while indicating that you have reservations or a differing viewpoint on certain aspects.

Example: Person A: "We should focus more on social media marketing."
Person B: "I agree up to a point, but we shouldn’t neglect traditional marketing channels either."