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27 Cards in this Set
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knock off work |
leave your job and go home |
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unscrupulus bosses |
employers who have no moral principles |
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implement |
design and put into practice |
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flexible working hours |
a work schedule that can change if needed |
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place constraints on |
restrict what can be done by |
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standard of living |
quality of living |
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to a large extent |
a great deal |
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break even |
make enough money to cover expenses |
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bankruptcy |
going out of business due to inability to pay debts |
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disposable income |
money left to spend on what somebody wants, after paying all the necessary bills |
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incentive |
reason to provide encouragement |
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set up on my own |
start my own business |
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major commitment |
responsibility that requires a readiness to work extremely hard |
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materialism |
the belief that money and properties are important |
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prosperity |
success in making money |
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unforseen circumstances |
problems that no one had anticipated |
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be short-staffed |
doesn't have sufficient workers |
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work overtime |
work longer hours than was originally agreed in one's contract |
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stay afloat |
remain financially viable by making enough money |
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pay rate |
amount of money you get paid for a certain period of work |
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squander money |
waste money in a foolish and careless way |
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put something aside for a rainy day |
save money for a time when one might really need it |
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the driving force behind |
what ensures the continued development |
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being on the payroll |
being on the permanent staff |
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paycheck |
monthly salary |
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be seriously overworked |
have to work far too many hours |
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extravagant |
willing to waste money on things we can't afford |
