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1.W: I would love to work as a SOHO small office/home office.. I think many people will work as SOHOs at some point in the future.. For example, people could easily get sidetracked and

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Real Life: What is a SOHO (1)?

1.W: I would love to work as a SOHO (small office/home

office) I think many people will work as SOHOs at some

point in the future M: Really? I think many employees will

find it hard to their personal lives from their business

affairs

title

separate

twist

2.M: There is also another

to working as a SOHO For example, people could

easily get sidetracked and not get any work done W:

Really? I think I can motivate myself and I could spend

more time with my family

advantage

drawback

benefit

3.M: In addition, you won't have any professional training

provided free-of-charge by a company and you won't be

able to develop strong relationships with colleagues

W: That's true but you could start a with various

professionals from home so you could stay up-to-date on

the newest trends as well as develop good relationships

with people in related industries

network

infrastructure

training

4.M: Yes, but, social is really important to me I don't

think I could be a full-time SOHO because I enjoy working

with other people so much

W: Well, that's good for you But, I could work on my own

for some time without getting bored

directions

interaction

drinks

5.W: I'm also really good at utilizing my space well and I'm

very\ I think I could run a sole proprietorship because

I'm so detail-oriented

M: Not me That kind of system requires a lot of time and

energy to run and maintain

disorganized

programmed

organized

6.W: I would also like to save money on gas and not have

to put up with annoying co-workers I could also choose

what office to wear I usually spend a lot of money

on professional suits and I would really enjoy spending

less money on work clothes

attire

criticisms

appeal

7.M: Well, there are a lot of computer programmers and

writers who enjoy working from home These kinds of jobs

are pretty types of work so working from home

makes sense

gregarious

sociable

solitary

8.M: However, I would be too afraid of I don't trust

myself because I think I would put off doing the things I

have to do and opt for fun activities like fishing if left to my

own devices

sustaining

pertaining

procrastinating

9.W: I'm actually quite self- I always get my work

done whether a manager is looking over my shoulder or

not

apathetic

disciplined

less

10.W: Anyway, regardless of my opinion, a lot of people

are going to start working from home and possibly go into

the office for weekly meetings or whatever

M: Yes, I suppose so But, this kind of work arrangement

will not be suitable for everyone Some folks can't deal

with all of the that can occur at home like children or

housework — and may not be able to concentrate on their

work W: That's true

distractions

sustenance

facilities