VIP Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

handover – giving control or responsibility for something to another person

I prioritise ABC – determine which things are more important

pay slip – a document that’s given to employees every time you get paid

at a crossroads – at a point when a choice must be made; at a point of change.

ex. I feel I’m at a crossroads after earning my degree.

contract termination fee – the money you pay to end a contract early

shallow – lacking in substance/depth fu qian

ex. Young people aspiring to be influencers are attracted to the shallow lives that influencers portray.

seize – take something by force

ex. The company’s assets were seized by the authorities over night.

I think he prefers to give me high commission pay than base salary.

I think he prefers to give/pay me a higher commission than a higher base salary.

If you’re a freelancer you need to think more.

If you’re a freelancer you need to think more/be more considerate/think of the entire picture.

I need to insist of my style.

Some photographers insist on their artistic style/creativity expression 

When your contract is finished they will take your account.

When your contract is over/ends/expires they will take away/seize your account.