Olivia / USA
What is a job that would stress you out?
Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am from the United States. And my question is, what is a job that would stress you out?
For me, being a nurse is a job that would be very stressful. I say this because I am very squeamish. I don't like the sight of blood or broken bones or anything gross. I also don't like the smell of a hospital, and I'm not very good in emergency situations. I tend to panic. I do not remain calm. So I don't think any patients would want me as their nurse. I do have friends who are very competent nurses. I'm very thankful that they are.
So, yes. So for me personally, this is not a job that I would want because again, I would be very stressed out.
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stress out
Meaning: Feel very worried or anxious.
Examples:
- I would be very stressed out as a nurse.
- Big crowds stress me out.
squeamish
Meaning: Easily made sick or disgusted.
Examples:
- I say this because I’m squeamish.
- When I see insects, I get squeamish.
the sight of
Meaning: Seeing something.
Examples:
- I don’t like the sight of blood.
- The sight of broken bones makes me uncomfortable.
gross
Meaning: Very unpleasant or disgusting.
Examples:
- Hospitals smell gross to me.
- That food looks gross.
tend to
Meaning: Usually do something or act a certain way.
Examples:
- I tend to panic in emergencies.
- People tend to avoid difficult situations.
panic
Meaning: Become very afraid or nervous suddenly.
Examples:
- I panic in emergency situations.
- Try not to panic when you’re under pressure.
competent
Meaning: Able to do something well.
Examples:
- My friends are competent nurses.
- You need to be competent in first aid for that job.
for me personally
Meaning: In my own opinion or experience.
Examples:
- For me personally, that would be very stressful.
- For me personally, I prefer quieter work.
because again
Meaning: Used to repeat or emphasize a reason.
Examples:
- Because again, I would be very stressed out.
- I won’t go, because again, I don’t like crowds.
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