生活英語情景口語:我有更好的選擇

M: Amelia, could you spare a few minutes?
A: sure. What do you need?
M: well, I wanted to let you know that I've put in my notice.
A: really? Why?
M: it's complicated. But bascially it boils down to one thing. This company is downsizing and I can't continue working for a company that may let me go.
A: but surely they won't fire you! You're one of the most experienced managers here!
M: well, to be honest, there's another reason. I've got a better offer.
A: well that's great news! Congratulations! Where will you be located?
M: the head office is in New York, but I'll be dealing with overseas companies and flying to this side of the world from time to time.
A: it'll be sad to see you go, but it sounds like you're found yourself a great opportunity.
M: I have. I feel lucky. I look forward to dealing with overseas companies and at the same time having a chance to use English more.
A: I'm sorry to bring this up, but would it be possible for you to write me a letter of recommendation before you go?
M: of course I can. In fact, if there are other job opportunities at this new company, I'll recommend you personally.
A: thanks. I appreciate that.


艾米利亞,你能騰出幾分鐘時間嗎?
沒問題,你需要什麼?
嗯,我想告訴你我辭職了.
真的?爲什麼?
原因很複雜.不過簡單來說這是遲早的事情.這家公司在縮減開支,我不能待在這裏等到公司解僱我才走.
可是,他們不可能解僱你的!你是這裏最資深的經理之一啊.
嗯,坦白說,還有個原因.我有更好的選擇了.
啊,那可是個好消息!恭喜你!你要去哪兒?
那家公司的總部設在紐約,不過我要打理和海外公司的買賣,會經常飛來飛去.
你要走的話我會很難過,不過看來你找到了更好的機會.
是的.我覺得很幸運.我一直希望能同海外公司做生意,並藉機會多多鍛鍊英文.
我很抱歉現在想向你提個要求,你走之前可以幫我寫一封介紹信嗎?
當然可以.實際上,如果這家新公司有合適的工作機會的話,我個人也會推薦你的.
謝謝.非常感謝.


Notice: a formal letter or statement saying that you will or must leave your job or house at the end of a particular period of time 辭職信;搬遷通知

He has handed in his notice.
他遞交了辭呈.
They gave her two weeks'notice.
他們通知她兩週後搬走.

Downsize: to reduce the number of people who work in a company, business, etc. in order to reduce costs (公司、企業等)裁員,精減


boil down to something: of a situation, problem, etc. 局勢、問題等 to have something as a main or basic part 歸結爲;基本問題是
In the end,what it all boils down to is money, or the lack of it.
問題的癥結是錢,或者說是缺錢.

bring something↔up:to mention a subject or start to talk about it 提出(討論等)
Bring it up at the meeting.
請將此事在會議上提出.