The Working Day

Astronaut

1.  I have to practice daily in a special training centre with special equipment.
2.  I have to undergo special examinations by doctors almost daily.
3.  I need to prepare my stomach for special food and zero gravity.
4.  I also take special training on a centrifuge.
5.  In space I have to wear my space suit.

Deep Sea Diver

1.  In the moorning I choose the place/spot for diving.
2.  Then I transport to the place by boat.
3.  I check my equipment to make sure nothing goes wrong.
4.  I go down, looking for shipwrecks, treasures and bodies (carcasses).
5.  After work I lie down on the beach, relax, or take some more special training.

Police Officer / Traffic Warden

1.  In the morning I organize the traffic to make sure everyone gets to work safely.
2.  In my spare time I do the administration.
3.  I solve problems (e.g. with proper parking)
4.  If necessary, I also do field work (catching petty thieves etc.)
5. I am also part of operations, such as searching for missing persons.

Engineer

1.  I have to manage my working day and plan what to do.
2.  We have a staff meating with the workers and set their activities.
3.  Then I look after the workers to make sure they do their job properly.
4.  In the afternoon I have a project meeting with my boss.
5.  During the day I also ensure workers' safety.

Football player

1.  I have to get a good sleep - sleeping well is important for my morning practice.
2.  During the day I eat healthy food to maintain enough energy.
3.  I do a lot of excercise, practice and training to become a team player and to respect my coach and to concentrate on my play during games.
4.  After my practice I work out to relax.
5.  For the safety of my job I need a good accident insurance  policy and I need to be careful about my body.

 Questions (choose one job that suits you and answer these):

• What is your job title? (name of the job)

  • Therapeutist, receptionist, police officer; fireman; professional parent; product manager; flight attendant; pilot; professional musician; doctor/physician; circle operator

  What does it involve? (activites and responsibilities)

  to help my patients; to prevent and protect homes against fires..; preparing policies for VIP clients, template contracts; lot of traveling; working with a team of people; to help and treat patients; solving problems

  How long does it take you to get to work?

  about one hour; half an hour to the airport; I can work from home

  When do you start work?

  at seven; at 8 a.m.; when the children get up; 

  Do you have to get up early?

  yes, very early; yes, when on duty; it depends on the flight schedule; pretty early ; depends on the shift system

  How long is your lunch break? about one hour; depends on my schedule (or the flight schedule); 5 mins; I eat the workplace

  What are your main responsibilities?

  I am responsible for running the reception, opening the main entrance, first contact with guests; assistance to citizens; looking after children making sure they survive; creating specific conditions for policies; passengers' safety; safety of the flight

  Do you get an opportunity to socialize with colleagues? 

  Yes I have - with other staff members; during my duty; only with my classmates; organizing discos..; in the crew; during surgery;