Nora wants a different working life.

The idea

Follow her reasons and the steps she takes before changing jobs.

Read the text

Nora worked in a bank but wanted a more creative job. She enjoyed making furniture in her spare time. First, she took an evening course in woodworking.

Then she saved money while looking for a workshop. A local carpenter offered her a position as an assistant. Nora left the bank and began learning on the job.

Examples

  • Nora worked in a bank but wanted a more creative job.
  • She enjoyed making furniture in her spare time.
  • First, she took an evening course in woodworking.
  • Then she saved money while looking for a workshop.
  • A local carpenter offered her a position as an assistant.
  • Nora left the bank and began learning on the job.

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Watch out

Enjoying a hobby does not mean she immediately leaves the bank.

Try it yourself

  1. Why did Nora want to leave banking?

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    a more creative job / more creative work

    a more creative job / more creative work: She wants creative work, which her bank job does not provide.

  2. What training did Nora take first?

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    an evening course in woodworking / a woodworking course / woodworking course

    an evening course in woodworking / a woodworking course / woodworking course: The evening course gives her practical training before the move.

  3. Who offered Nora an assistant position?

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    a local carpenter / local carpenter / a carpenter / carpenter

    a local carpenter / local carpenter / a carpenter / carpenter: The offer comes from someone working locally.

Use it today

Explain how Nora prepares for her new career.