Claire: Welcome to the Firm. Are you Getting the hang of things here?
Jack: I am. I worked in another firm for two years before coming here, so I have some experience Under my belt. But let me ask you one thing: Is the firm serious about wanting each person to do five hours of Pro bono work each month?
Claire: It is. This firm takes Community service very seriously. Everyone does pro bono work and everybody is expected To hit the target of 60 hours each year.
Jack: This is so different from my previous firm. There, everything was about Billable hours. Nobody cared about anything but how many hours we could Rack up with each client.
Claire: Billable hours are important here, too, but we Bill ourselves as the firm with a Social conscience. That’s what Sets us apart from our competitors. If you Fall short of your expected pro bono hours, Believe me, you’ll Hear about it.
Jack: It’s Refreshing to work for a firm that’s not all about The bottom line.
Claire: Don’t Get carried away. This firm is still here to make money. It’s just not 100% of its focus.
Jack: Maybe just 98%?
Claire: That’s right. And in this industry, that’s Unheard of.
Video and computer games are extremely popular nowadays.
My plans for the future топик с переводом.
Related topics:
- Перевод сленгового выражения work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off Сленговое выражение: work one’s ass off / work one’s tail off / work one’s buns off / work one’s butt off груб. Перевод: усердно трудиться, много работать Пример: You’ve been working your ass off ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы work out[work out] {v. phr.} 1. To find an answer to. John worked outhis math problems all by himself. Mary had trouble getting alongwith her roommate, but they worked it out. Compare: FIGURE OUT. 2. Toplan; develop. Mary worked out a beautiful design for a sweater. Alice worked out a new hair-do. 3. To accomplish; arrange. ... Читать далее...
- Questioning Mental CompetencyClaire: What are you doing with all those law books? I thought you retired 20 years ago. Ray: I’m preparing for my Mental competency hearing. Claire: Mental competency hearing? But your mind is as Sharp as it has ever been. Ray: That’s not what my children think. They are going to court to prove my ... Читать далее...
- Volunteer WorkSome people say that it’s Civic duty to «give back» to your community. That’s true but for me, I want to do some Volunteer work so that I can feel useful. I’ve been working at the same job for years and it’s not at all Rewarding. Yes, I Make good money, but I never feel ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы work up[work up] {v.} 1. To stir up; arouse; excite. I can’t work upany interest in this book. He worked up a sweat weeding thegarden. 2. To develop; originate. He worked up an interesting plotfor a play....
- Значение идиомы all in a day’s work[all in a day’s work] or [all in the day’s work] {adj. phr.}, {informal} Unpleasant or bad but to be expected; not harder than usual; not unusual. Keeping ants away from a picnic lunch is all in the day’s work. When the car had a flat tire, Father said that it was all in a ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy[all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy] Too much hard work without time out for play or enjoyment is not good for anyone. — A proverb. Bill’s mother told him to stop studying and to go out and play, because all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy....
- Stop being late to workTom had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы work into[work into] {v.} 1. Force into little by little. John worked hisfoot into the boot by pushing and pulling. 2. Put into; mix into. Mary worked some blue into the rug she was weaving....
- Значение идиомы work off[work off] {v.} To make go away, especially by working. John worked off the fat around his waist by doing exercise everymorning. Mr. Smith worked off his anger by chopping wood....
- Значение идиомы work[work] See: ALL IN A DAY’S WORK, ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES JACK ADULL BOY, AT WORK, BUSY WORK, IN THE WORKS, MAKE SHORT WORK OF, MANYHANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK, SHOOT THE WORKS, THE WORKS, IN THE WORKS....
- A Star Trek ConventionGuido: Whoa, check you out! That’s a great Costume. Are you going to the Star Trek Convention? Rita: Yeah, it’s in town until Sunday. Have you ever been to one? Guido: Me? No way! Don’t get me wrong. I’m a Fan of the shows. And, No offense, but I thought only Geeks went to the ... Читать далее...
- Being Cited for a DUISusan: Hey, Jack, you’re an Attorney. Do you know anything about DUIs? Jack: Sure, I’ve Handled a few DUI Cases. Susan: I was just wondering about the Penalties for a DUI. Jack: Well, if it’s a First offense, you’ll be Fined and may be placed on Probation. You’ll need to attend DUI school, and your ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы work on[work on] also [work upon] {v.} 1. Have an effect on; influence. Some pills work on the nerves and make people feel more relaxed. 2.To try to influence or convince. Senator Smith worked on the othercommittee members to vote for the bill....
- Пословица / поговорка all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy Перевод: от одной работы без развлечений загрустит и Джек Эквивалент в русском языке: мешай дело с бездельем, проживешь век с весельем Пример: The parents always wanted their child to study and did not realize that all work and no play makes Jack ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы hang ten[hang ten] {v.}, {slang} 1. To be an outstanding performer on asurfboard or on a skateboard. Ibet I am going to be able to hang ten if you let me practice on yourskateboard. 2. To be a survivor despite great odds. Don’t worryabout Jack, he can hang ten anywhere!...
- Time Off from WorkMy buddy from college, Jack, was getting married and our friend Rob was planning a Bachelor party for him in Vegas. It was going to be the Last weekend of the month and I wanted to go. The trouble was, I was scheduled to work that weekend. I needed to get the Time off from ... Читать далее...
- Пословица / поговорка a little hard work never killed anyone / a little work never hurt anyone — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a little hard work never killed anyone / a little work never hurt anyone Перевод: небольшой труд еще никому не навредил Пример: The mother said that a little hard work never hurt anyone and asked her son to clean the kitchen. Мать сказала, что немного труда еще никому не вредило, и попросила ... Читать далее...
- Calling in Sick to WorkI was Fed up with work and wanted the day off. I decided To call in sick. I wasn’t prepared, though, to be Peppered with questions. Peter: Hello, this is Peter. Is this Magda? Magda: Yes. This is Magda. Peter: Hi, Magda. I won’t be Coming in today. I’m Not feeling well. I think I’ve ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы all hours[all hours] {n. phr.}, {informal} Late or irregular times. The boy’s mother said he must stop coming home for meals at all hours. He stayed up till all hours of the night to finish his school work....
- Preferring Different Work StylesHugo: How do you like working with Leo? Is it Working out? Melissa: No, it’s not. Our Work styles completely Clash and we Butt heads at every turn. Hugo: Really? I thought you were Partnered up because you Complemented each other’s Strengths. Melissa: Yeah, but that doesn’t mean we can work well together. I’m Collaborative ... Читать далее...
- Who is doing the work around here?The population of the United States was 180 million at the time of writing, but there are 64 million over 60 years of age, leaving 116 million to do the work. People under 21 total 59 million which leaves 57 million people to do the work. Because of the 31 million government employees, there are ... Читать далее...
- Работа/ WorkНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Work Работа Work is an integral part of our life. Without work people get bored and insecure. Money is not the only reason why people work. Many professions need to be developed and justified over a period of time. For example, when teachers, doctors, artists, composers don’t work ... Читать далее...
- Перевод слова firmFirm — крепкий, прочный, устойчивый; фирма Перевод слова Consulting firm — консалтинговая фирма cowboy firm — шарашкина контора to be on firm ground — чувствовать твердую почву под ногами firm foundation — прочный фундамент, прочное основание It is my Firm belief. Я твердо верю в это. He received a Firm no in reply. В ответ ... Читать далее...
- Фразовый глагол work out (2) — перевод и значение, пример использованияФразовый глагол: work out (2) Перевод: находить решение, ответ, делать подсчеты Пример: We worked out our personal differences and now we’re getting on very well. Мы уладили наши расхождения во взглядах, и теперь мы неплохо ладим....
- Work this outTHIS IS SCARY BUT IT REALLY WORKS. DON’T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!!! It only takes 30 seconds. Work this out as you read. Don’t read the bottom until you have worked it out.!!! 1. First of all, pick the number of days a week that you would like to go out to dinner. 2. ... Читать далее...
- Перевод идиомы work one’s way up / to the top, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: work one’s way up / to the top Перевод: продвигаться по службе, продвигаться (по служебной лестнице) Пример: He started as an office junior and worked his way up through the company to become a director. Он начал работу в офисе как начинающий, и продвинулся в компании до директора....
- Значение идиомы have it coming[have it coming] {v. phr.} To deserve the good or bad things thathappen to you. I feel sorry about Jack’s failing that course, buthe had it coming to him. Everybody said that Eve had it comingwhen she won the scholarship. Compare: ASK FOR, GET WHAT’S COMING TOONE, SERVE RIGHT....
- Jack LondonJack London was born in 1876 in San Francisco. His real name was John Griffit. His father was a farmer. The family was extremely poor and the boy had to earn his living after school. He sold newspapers, worked at a factory. Later he became a sailor; during some time he wandered vrith the unemployed. ... Читать далее...
- Пословица / поговорка many hands make light work — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: many hands make light work Перевод: когда рук много, работа спорится Пример: Many hands make light work and when the three men worked together they were able to quickly finish moving the furniture. Когда рук много, работа спорится, и когда трое мужчин взялись вместе за работу, они смогли быстро передвинуть мебель....
- Writing a Letter of InquiryI was Laid off from my job three months ago. Since then, I’ve been Pounding the pavement looking for another job. So far, nothing has Turned up, so I decided To take the bull by the horns and deliver Inquiry letters to every company that might have a Job opening. … Dear Ms. Smith (or ... Читать далее...
- Фразы и выражения, использующиеся в CV и резюме… years successful experience in… as… … лет успешной работы в… в качестве… Extensive practical hands-on experience as… Обширный практический опыт работы в качестве… Gained hands-on experience in… Полученный практический опыт в… Motivated and enthusiastical… С большой мотивацией и полный энтузиазма… Participated in… Принимал участие в… Assisted in / with… Помогал в / с… Worked ... Читать далее...
- Hiring for a JobLast week, My administrative assistant gave notice that he was quitting in two weeks. It couldn’t have come at a worse time. It was a very busy time of the year, but there was nothing I could do. Right away, we put a Want ad in the Classifieds and received several applications for the job. ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы hang together[hang together] {v.} 1. To stay united; help and defend oneanother. The club members always hung together when one of them wasin trouble. Syn.: STICK TOGETHER. Compare: STAND BY, STAND UP FOR. 2.{informal} To form a satisfactory whole; fit together. Jack’s storyof why he was absent from school seems to hang together....
- Перевод слова workWork — работа, труд, дело Перевод слова Work camp — исправительно-трудовой лагерь to cease work — прекращать работу in the course of the work — на протяжении работы I can’t get the heater to Work. Я не могу заставить нагреватель работать. It won’t Work. Этот номер не пройдет. He hates to Work. Он ненавидит работать. ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы at work[at work] {adj, phr.} Busy at a job; doing work. The teacher was soon hard at work correcting that day’s test. Jim is at work on his car....
- Rumors and SecretsJack: So, what do you think of the New guy? Kate: Oh, You mean Bernard? He’s okay, I guess. Why? Jack: Well, I heard that he left his last company under Mysterious circumstances. I tried to find out more from Libby, but she was very Hush-hush about it. Kate: I’m not surprised. Libby doesn’t like ... Читать далее...
- Dating Nice Guys and Bad BoysJack: I’ve had it. I’m going to start Treating women like dirt. I’d get more dates. Alison: What brought this on? Jack: I Got dumped again by a woman who thinks I’m too nice – too nice! She says she wants to be with someone who’s more Assertive and Unpredictable. She didn’t say it In ... Читать далее...
- Значение идиомы up-and-coming[up-and-coming] {adj. phr.} Bound toward success; upwardly mobile;progressive; ambitious. The newly elected state senator is anup-and-coming young politician who is expected to be highly successfulin national politics in the future....
- Delegating WorkAnya: I don’t know how I’m going to get all of this work done before I go on vacation. Estevan: What you need to do is To delegate. Stop being a Control freak and get other people to help you with your work. Anya: I’ve tried to delegate before, but I Ended up having To ... Читать далее...
Doing Pro Bono Work