VIP Class Notes (Nicholas) [S + W]

News sources we can analyze together, b/c these are good sources for writing, opinion writing, and speaking topics (Atlantic, BBC, CNN, Washington Post).

We corrected her sales script. Copy on her own desktop.

Two level(s) higher than me.

…Has another people in between...There are people in between me and my boss. OR There is another person in between me and my boss.

My boss didn’t trust me. Their boss will empower them to do some small projects.

So in the middle of me and my boss there is a manager. And I think the tasks are quite easy and that I can handle that/it. And I am always following up with the manager [taking the initiative/proactive].

Haven’t the ability I think to take lead of some small project(s). They don’t think I have the ability…

I’m planning to have a serious talk with him. [Report to his superiors]. I cannot see my value at this position. Only leading projects is important to me. If this time the conversation doesn’t work.

Be peaceful [be more laid back].

e.g. If the environment laid back, I will be laid back.

Pronunciation

Mindsight vs. Mindset

Vocabulary

“Cut-throat” — another word for super competitive…

e.g. The working environment at the top companies in the world is known for being very cut-throat; people only care about their careers, not your friendship.

Performance review / evalaluation – every few months you have a meeting with your superiors about your performance.

e.g.

“Never outshine the master.” 

The people who are looked highly upon (management, etc.) it’s like you need to find a chance to expose….[a chance to demonstrate your ability].

Teacher’s personal advice…

Ask him for advice/questions:

“Hey — , have you ever experienced anything like this?” or “Have you ever gone through something like this?” or “What would you do in this situation?”