地道美語聽力播客557:我的工資靠傭金

Dennis:I just got a new sales job and I’m going to be making a bundle.

Irene:What kind of job is it?

Dennis:I’ll be working strictly on commission. The more I sell, the more I earn. It’s a great opportunity for someone with my talents in sales.

Irene:I know you’re great at sales and I’m sure you’ll do well, but you can’t coast in a job based on commissions. You’ll have to work really, really hard.

Dennis:I’m not worried. For me, selling is second nature. I’ll barely have to lift a finger and the profits will come rolling in.

Irene:But isn’t your paycheck going to be in flux all the time? You’ll never know what your take-home pay will be.

Dennis:There’s no cap on how much I can earn, so the sky’s the limit.

Irene:That’s not exactly what I meant. Some weeks, it may be hard to live on what you earn, don’t you think?

Dennis:What? Do I hear a hint of uncertainty in your voice?

Irene:No, it’s just that…

Dennis:Put your mind at ease. I could sell ice to Alaskans!