Choose the correct answer.

1. We threw a big party for my father when he __________ after 35 years in the company.
1. hired an employee
2. laid off
3. retired
2. "Good news - I __________!"
"Congratulations!"
1. got a raise
2. was fired
3. got demoted
3. The employee with the best work will ___________.
1. get laid off
2. get a boss
3. get a bonus
4. A lot of people ________________ during the global financial crisis.
1. got promotions
2. were laid off
3. earned a salary
5. After six months looking for a job, she was finally ________ by the country's biggest TV station.
1. hired
2. fired
3. retired
6. I __________ because I didn't like working such long hours.
1. got a raise
2. quit my job
3. fired my colleague
7. I get along well with all of my __________. They're great to work with.
1. employers
2. colleagues
3. retires
8. You need to get approval from the _________ before signing that contract.
1. resign
2. pay raise
3. supervisor
9. I'm ______-employed; I do freelance web design.
1. auto
2. owner
3. self
10. Helping kids learn to read is very ___________ because it's a skill they'll use for the rest of their lives.
1. demanding
2. rewarding
3. repetitive