FY2023 Radio English Conversation 214

Script

Can you believe it?
My pay is getting cut by 10 percent.

These things do happen in companies.

Yes, but it's so frustrating to deal with.
I'm fed up with my company.

Listen,  Hiroki.
I see a brighter future for you.

Brighter?
I have monthly payments to make on my new condo.

Things may seem tough now, but everything will work out later.

How do you know?

I just know.
Have faith.

All right.

Typical expressions

It's so frustrating to deal with.
It's frustrating to talk to him.
It's frustrating talking to him.
The frustration is endless.
I'm so frustrated.
I feel like I'm banging my head against a wall.
This job is stressing me out.
I'm stressed out.
He's under so much stress.
I'm fed up with my company.

Typical expressions in action

彼の考えを変えさせようとするのはフラストレーションが溜まります。
頭を壁に打ち付けているように感じます。
It's frustrating trying to change his mind.
I feel like I'm banging my head against a wall.

仕事でストレスが溜まっています。
課題は山積みで,きつづける一方です。
I'm stressed out at work.
The tasks are piling up and they just keep coming.