剑桥商务英语高级.doc

Unit 1a Ive just moved from a company with a very strict hierarchy to a fast-growing software company and its been hard coming to terms with the changes. I mean, dont get me wrong, I enjoy my new job a lot more. I have a lot more responsibility now and everythings done in project teams and managed by objectives. The one thing I do miss however, is that now, once a projects running, the teams pretty much on its own and left to solve any problems by itself. Before, there was always a superior I could turn to for help, and to be honest, Id be much happier if that were still the case. Especially when youre starting a new job, having someone to talk to can make things a lot easier. I produce technical documents, you know, users manuals and that sort of thing nothing creative, Im afraid. Our teams responsible for its own work schedules. And as long as everythings finished before the machines shipped, its up to us when we do it. So youd think with e-mail and everything, wed all be able to work from home or come and go as we please but thats not the case. Unfortunately, its a very conservative company so everyones still clocking in and out at the same time. I suppose the managers have always worked a routine nine to five and just cant imagine anything else being possible. Im an IT consultant and Im working for a small leisure group on a one-year contract. So Im travelling around Europe a lot, which I know sounds very glamorous, but its just a case of jetting in, fixing a hotels computer and then jetting out again. It also mean Im on call and work very … shall we say ‘flexible hours, including many weekends. Oh and Im also responsible for the website, which I work on from home. What I miss is support from colleagues, you know, being able to discuss problems or things like the latest technology with other IT professionals in the same job. So, yes, its definitely the social side of my job Id like to improve. Well, Im a temp and Im working as a PA for a law firm in London