VIP Class Notes (Celeste) [R]

Vocabulary

get off/on the stage

take off his coat

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take it with a grain/pinch of salt – To take a statement with ‘a grain of salt’ or ‘a pinch of salt’ means to accept it but to maintain a degree of skepticism about its truth.
Stella: Jesse always tells me to do this… Celeste always tells me to do that…
Tony: Jesse is Australian. Celeste is American. Their accents are different so just take their pronunciation advice with a grain of salt.

Grammar

Why is there no any microphone?  – Why wasn’t there a microphone?

Proctologist

Median pay: $298,002
What is a proctologist? You’re likely unfamiliar with these medical professionals, unless you’ve experienced something less than pleasant in your behind.
These “butt doctors” examine and treat problems with the anus, rectum and colon. Issues might include anal tears or severe constipation in patients. Proctologists are also known as colorectal surgeons, and this career is among the highest-paying jobs in medicine.

Global Mobility Consultant

Median pay: $69,926
It’s easy to break down the meaning of this job title, but did you know such a role existed?
Someone has to be the middleman to help workers with relocating. A global mobility consultant’s job function is to make sure the move is as smooth as possible, whether it’s across state lines or around the globe. In this role, you might work closely with human resources teams and outside vendors.

Ayurveda Healer

Median pay: $74,530
There is traditional medicine, and then there are holistic practices dating back thousands of years. Ayurveda is a health system developed in India 5,000 years ago that aims to balance the mind, body and spirit. These therapeutic healers assess a person’s total well-being and typically take patients’ diets into account, making changes where needed.
There are many ayurveda educational workshop opportunities you can take to pursue this career path. The U.S. Department of Labor lists the median salary of health diagnosing and treating practitioners, which includes holistic practitioners, as $74,530.

Clinical Ethicist

Median pay: $73,167

Does stem cell research and cloning ring a bell? There are many controversial medical topics, and a clinical ethicist facilitates decision making between involved parties.
If you can put your opinions aside and offer an unbiased outlook, you can do well as a clinical ethicist. These professionals help patients, their families and doctors deal with the complex issues that come up in clinical interactions. They offer guidance legally and ethically, and examine each problem with a unbiased mindset.