The Great Resignation

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Updated: 2022.05.29

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The Great Resignation

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Articles

Majority of workers who quit a job in 2021 cite low pay, no opportunities for advancement, feeling disrespected Fed official says he doesn’t buy the ‘Great Resignation’ — suggests employers play up labor shortage to avoid paying higher wages The Great Resignation: Its origins and what it means for future business

Videos

The ‘Great Resignation’ has gone global – and it’s shaking up the labor market for good The Great Resignation: Why Millions Of Workers Are Quitting

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

Have you thought about changing your jobs since the pandemic?

팬데믹 이후 이직에 대해 생각해 본 적이 있나요?

Is there a “Great Resignation” happening where you’re from? If so, what’s the similarities and differences between your country and the U.S?

여러분의 출신 국가에서도 '대퇴사'가 일어나고 있나요? 그렇다면 한국과 미국의 유사점과 차이점은 무엇인가요?

Why do you think the pandemic inspired workers to finally seek better work opportunities?

팬데믹으로 인해 근로자들이 더 나은 일자리를 찾게 된 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Some people say changing or quitting jobs has become easier due to COVID. Do you agree or disagree?

코로나19로 인해 직장을 옮기거나 그만두는 것이 더 쉬워졌다고 말하는 사람들이 있습니다. 이에 동의하십니까, 동의하지 않으십니까?

How has the work-worker relationship changed since the pandemic began?

팬데믹이 시작된 이후 직장과 근로자의 관계는 어떻게 변했나요?

What’s the most important feature of a good workplace, in your opinion? What do you value most in a job?

여러분이 생각하는 좋은 직장의 가장 중요한 특징은 무엇인가요? 직장에서 가장 중요하게 생각하는 것은 무엇인가요?

How do you feel about working from home? Would you want to continue working remotely, or at least have the option to, even after the pandemic?

재택근무에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요? 팬데믹 이후에도 원격 근무를 계속하거나 최소한 원격 근무를 할 수 있는 옵션을 원하시나요?

Has the pandemic changed the way you see your relationship with your work? If so, how?

팬데믹으로 인해 업무와의 관계를 바라보는 방식이 바뀌었나요? 그렇다면 어떻게 바뀌었나요?

Q10

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

spurn

strike, tread, or push (away)

Ví dụ

He spurned the contract offer from the studio, thinking it beneath him.

Ví dụ

I spurn any and all invitations to speak there.

greener pastures

a better or more promising situation

Ví dụ

She’s found greener pastures, trading in her demanding, low-paying job for one that has better work-life balance and benefits.

Ví dụ

Move to greener pastures! He’s treated you terribly since your relationship started.

in droves

in large quantities; a large group of people doing the same thing

Ví dụ

Fans came in droves to her reunion concert.

Ví dụ

After last week’s controversial episode, viewers stopped watching the show in droves.

veracity

accuracy; conformity to facts

Ví dụ

After additional questioning, the veracity of the suspect’s story was even more questionable.

Ví dụ

Ever since the scandal, he’s been trying to reinforce the veracity of his character.

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