Advanced English - 11 - Do you have deadlines at your job?

One Minute English for Advenced Learners - Level C1

Chanel / USA

Do you have deadlines at your job?

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Hello, my name is Chanel and I am from the United States, and my question is, do you have deadlines at your job?

Well, for me, I have two jobs. So my first job is that I'm a stay-at-home mom who homeschools the second job that I have. I am a self-published author, so for my first job, I set my own deadlines. So I set deadlines that work best for me to make sure I get everything done around the home, and then also to make sure my kiddos stay on track and learn everything that they need to learn. For my second job as being a self-published author, sometimes I still am making my own deadlines, since I'm not going through a publishing company. But I do have to make sure I make deadlines for the printer, for advertising and for things like that to make sure that I have everything flowing well with the book. Now for those deadlines, for working with people that's outside of my own little self-publishing bubble. Those deadlines, yes, I have to make sure that I follow to make sure everything gets out and goes to the printer, and everything happens on time, but I do like the stay at home mom side of things to where I can be a little bit lax on my deadlines. So I have the best of both worlds. What about you? Does your job have deadlines that you have to follow?

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set deadlines

Meaning:To decide on specific times when tasks must be completed.

Examples:

I set deadlines for each chapter of my book to stay organized.
Teachers set deadlines for assignments to help students stay on schedule.

my own little

Meaning: A personal space, world, or situation that feels private or separate from others.

Examples:

I enjoy working in my own little office space at home.
She lives in her own little world when she’s writing stories.

flowing well

Meaning: Moving smoothly and without problems.

Examples:

I make schedules to keep my day flowing well.
When communication is clear, work tends to be flowing well.

stay on track

Meaning: To keep progressing toward a goal without distractions or delays.

Examples:

Setting reminders helps me stay on track with my tasks.
He follows a strict study schedule to stay on track for his exams.

kiddos

Meaning: A casual, affectionate way to refer to children.

Examples:

I love spending time with my kiddos and helping them learn.
The teacher gathered the kiddos for storytime.

lax

Meaning:not strict, flexible

Examples:

My teacher is very lax with homework deadlines.
Our boss is very lax with the rules, so everyone loves her.

bubble

Meaning: A personal space or environment that feels separate from the outside world.

Examples:

My home office is my little bubble where I can focus.
She lives in a bubble of creativity when she’s painting.

the best of both worlds

Meaning: A situation where you get benefits from two different things.

Examples:

Working from home lets me have the best of both worlds—a career and time with my family.
She enjoys city life and nature, giving her the best of both worlds.