【英语时差8,16】裁员（下）

 I took voluntary redundancy almost four years ago now. I saw that as an opportunity to number one, to get rid of some debts so I paid off some bills. And that financial freedom then allowed me to developed some new skills, find out what I enjoyed in life, things that I was good at. And basically¹ I have now developed what they call a career portfolio². And that means instead of being able to do just one job in life you are able to do more than one. Finn: Another person who benefited from redundancy is Helen. In some ways I was very happy that I was made redundant³, because not only have I received some money, I received compensation⁴ but I also I’ve got a great job now that I really enjoy. Finn: So according to Helen, redundancy was good for her because she got both compensation and found a better job. Yang Li: Yes. I have read a lot of stories about how people rediscover their own talents after having been made redundant. Finn: So how about this; rather than seeing it as the end of one’s career, redundancy could be a wonderful new start in life, right Li? Yang Li: Yes I think so. As Charles points out, redundancy is often a great chance to reinvent yourself and do what you always wanted to do. I suspect, somewhere at the back of your mind you have a little dream of what you could have been and this is your time to be what you could have been. Finn: So Li do you have a little dream that you never quite made into reality? Yang Li: Well, I do. Finn: Do you? Are you going to tell me? Yang Li: Well, I think I will keep it a secret for the time being, but what I am going to tell you is that I have a philosophy. My philosophy is, always enjoy my career and be prepared for changes in life. Finn: Well Li, I think that sounds like a very mature philosophy. Very nice. And on that note we will bid you a fond goodbye from London. Yang Li: We hope to see you soon.

1 basically   

adv.基本上，从根本上说

参考例句：

• His heart is basically sound.他的心脏基本上健康。
• Basically I agree with your plan.我基本上同意你的计划。

2 portfolio   

n.公事包；文件夹；大臣及部长职位

参考例句：

• He remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio.他因为她带着一个大公文包而记住了她。
• He resigned his portfolio.他辞去了大臣职务。

3 redundant   

adj.多余的，过剩的；(食物)丰富的；被解雇的

参考例句：

• There are too many redundant words in this book.这本书里多余的词太多。
• Nearly all the redundant worker have been absorbed into other departments.几乎所有冗员，都已调往其他部门任职。

4 compensation   

n.补偿（或赔偿）的款物，补偿，赔偿

参考例句：

• Workers who have been unfairly dismissed may claim compensation.被无理开除的工人可以要求补偿。
• Equal compensation should be given to men and women for equal work.男女同工应同酬。