Vocabulary Practice "Work"

When I was 27, I started my first job. It really wasn't easy to find a(n)           [well-paid, extra]and interesting job then.

I did a lot of casual work, however, I couldn't          [support, bring up]my family so I had to look for a better job.

I worked as a kitchen helper for a while but soon I was               [sacked, self-employed]

and my husband                         [also got a commission, was also made redundant],

so we were both             [on the dole, dismissed].

Not having any chances of finding a job with a future, as I didn't have either work experience or good                [qualifications, salary].

I had to go abroad to make a living. I did seasonal work picking strawberries. The pay was good, but the                    [workmates, working conditions] were really difficult.

When I came back, my husband and I decided to                        [start our own business, go for an interview] even though it would require a lot of hard work and dedication.

Now, we are 55 and we                [retired, got a pay rise] two years ago.

Our son is                          [in charge of the company, given notice] and we are living happily off our high pensions. This just goes to show that you can be successful, provided yo never give up hope.