Part 2

困难决定终成功

1. Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result You should say: What the decision was When you made that decision Why it was difficult to make And explain how you felt about the good result

答案:

One of the most challenging decisions I ever made was to pursue a career change. This was a significant turning point in my life, which occurred about two years ago when I was working in a stable but unfulfilling job in marketing. I had always harbored a passion for graphic design, but the fear of leaving the security of my job made the decision incredibly daunting.

The difficulty stemmed from various factors, including financial stability and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. I was surrounded by peers who had established their careers in traditional fields, and I feared that venturing into the uncertain world of design would be perceived as a reckless move. However, after extensive deliberation and soul-searching, I decided to enroll in a part-time graphic design course while still maintaining my job.

This decision ultimately yielded remarkable results. Not only did I discover a profound sense of fulfillment in my work, but I also managed to build a portfolio that led to freelance opportunities. Eventually, I transitioned to a full-time role as a graphic designer, which has allowed me to express my creativity daily.

Reflecting on this experience, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief and satisfaction upon realizing that I had taken a bold step toward personal and professional growth. It reinforced my belief that sometimes, the most difficult decisions can lead to the most rewarding outcomes.

助记: difficult decision, career change, graphic design, financial stability, societal expectations, part-time course, remarkable results, fulfillment, creativity, relief, satisfaction, rewarding outcomes.

翻译:

我做过的最具挑战性的决定之一是追求职业转变。这是我生活中的一个重大转折点，发生在大约两年前，当时我在一个稳定但不令人满意的市场营销工作中。我一直怀有对平面设计的热情，但离开我工作的安全感的恐惧使得这个决定变得极其艰难。

困难的原因包括多种因素，例如经济稳定性和遵循社会期望的压力。我周围的同龄人都在传统领域建立了自己的职业，我担心进入不确定的设计世界会被视为鲁莽的举动。然而，在经过大量的深思熟虑和自我反省后，我决定在仍然保持工作的同时，参加一个兼职的平面设计课程。

这个决定最终产生了显著的结果。我不仅在工作中发现了深刻的满足感，而且成功建立了一个作品集，带来了自由职业的机会。最终，我转到全职平面设计师的角色，这让我每天都能表达我的创造力。

回顾这次经历，我感到一种解脱和满意，意识到我已经朝着个人和职业成长迈出了大胆的一步。这增强了我的信念，有时，最艰难的决定可以带来最有价值的结果。

笔记:

  1. pursue (/pərˈsjuː/) - to follow or chase, 追求
  2. graphic design (/ˈɡræf.ɪk dɪˈzaɪn/) - the art of visual communication, 平面设计
  3. financial stability (/fəˈnæn.ʃəl stəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/) - a state of having enough financial resources, 财务稳定性
  4. societal expectations (/səˈsaɪ.ə.təl ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃənz/) - the beliefs about how individuals should behave, 社会期望
  5. remarkable results (/rɪˈmɑːr.kə.bəl rɪˈzʌlts/) - outcomes that are exceptional or noteworthy, 显著的结果
  6. fulfillment (/fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/) - a sense of satisfaction, 满足感
  7. relief (/rɪˈliːf/) - a feeling of reassurance and comfort, 解脱
  8. satisfaction (/ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/) - the feeling of pleasure when one’s wishes are fulfilled, 满意
  9. rewarding (/rɪˈwɔː.dɪŋ/) - providing satisfaction; worthwhile, 有价值的