地道美语听力播客557:我的工资靠佣金
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!
