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Wednesday, 11 October 2006

Fish and ponds

Hi

Great to hear from you again Chittisa and to read the next episode of your job hunt. Wow, you have really had to deal with some classic dilemmas. You described the choice that you had to make between the two job offers really well. You have a great sense of pace and a good use of images in your writing which I enjoyed. One way to describe your problem:

To be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond.

You seem to have chosen the latter. I think you hope to have more challenge in your job maybe as well as better pay and conditions. When describing your decision you say:

Anyway, I believe that whatever I choose, I would regret in the future. The only thing I should concern is to do my best in the present

Did you mean?

Anyway,I believe that whatever I choose, I might regret in the future. The important thing is to do my best in the present.

I also loved your ending:

For anyone who are looking for a job, I wish you are good luck and come to share your experiences here

I understand what you mean but you could try:

I wish anyone who is looking for a job, goodluck and hope that you'll share your experiences with us here

Chittisa you are such a lively writer that I wonder if you enjoy writing in Thai, and if you have ever published anything in Thai?

Tricia

Lexis and patterns from today:

to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond

a classic dilemma

a great sense of pace

to choose the latter


a lively writer

Comments

Tricia, I have read all of you articles. All of it is easy to read. My English is not very good, I can not express myself in English very well.However, I will give my best wishes to you. Don't give up. I always here wait for your blog.

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