The Office - I need an assistant!(0004)
The Office - I need an assistant!(0004)
A:
...like I told you before, we just don't have the resources to hire you an assistant.
B:
I understand that, but the fact is we're understaffed.
A:
The timing is just not right. The economy is bad, and it's too risky to take on new staff.
B:
Yeah, I guess you're right.... here's an idea, what if we hire an intern? She would take some of the weight off my shoulders.
A:
She?
B:
Yeah, you know, a recent graduate. She could give me a hand with some of these projects and we could keep our costs down.
A:
That sounds reasonable... let me see what I can do.
A:
Tony, I'd like to introduce you to your new assistant.
B:
OK, great! Let's meet her!
C:
Hi, I'm Adam.
B:
Oh... hi... I'm Tony...
Key Vocabulary
resources
common noun, plural
money
understaffed
Adjective
not enough people to do the job
the timing is just not right
phrase
it is not a good time now
weight off my shoulders
phrase
remove pressure or stress
give me a hand
phrase
help
that sounds reasonable
phrase
is OK
Supplementary Vocabulary
recruit
principle verb, infinitive
hire
overworked
Adjective
working too much
short staffed
Adjective
not enough people to do the job
cut costs
phrase
reduce spending
overstaffed
Adjective
having too many employees