Complete the text with the words in the box. Use each word ONLY ONCE.
apprenticeship – burnout – clocked off – demanding job – got promoted – meet deadlines – perks – resign – steady job – switch off
Ever since I was a child, I'd dreamt of finding a job in the travel industry, and when I was 20 years old, I got an with a national airline. I really enjoyed the experience, and when that came to an end, the company offered me a as a travel rep, booking holidays for customers. The job came with a decent salary and some great , such as two free flights a year and first-class tickets to certain destinations, so I was absolutely delighted. My employers were obviously impressed with my performance, as after just six months, I to head of my department.
Although I enjoyed this position, it was a , and with very few staff to help me, I was often snowed under with work and struggled to . I rarely before midnight, and on the rare occasions that I did, I found it impossible to . It wasn’t long before I started suffering from , and my husband urged me to .
I did, and it turned out to be a good decision, as soon after that, we became parents to a beautiful baby boy. I’m sure I’ll return to work one day, but for now, I’m happy just watching my son grow up and enjoy a stress-free life.