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EnglishPod 256 - Discussing Salary and Benefits

EnglishPod 256 - Discussing Salary and Benefits Conversation Mr. Parsons:  Okay, well I'm sure you have a number of questions to ask me regarding the position. Rebecca:  Yes, well Miss Childs did give me an overview of the position over the phone, but there were some details I'd like to clarify. Mr. Parsons:  Well feel free to ask me anything, and I'll try to fill in the details. Rebecca:  Could I first ask about the remuneration package ? Mr. Parsons:  Yes of course. That's quite an important point isn't it? As a junior sub editor we offer a starting salary of 150,000 HK dollars per annum. This doesn't include a generous housing allowance also. Rebecca:  I understand. And are there other bonuses included? Mr. Parsons:  Well apart from full health insurance we do offer a company staff bonus scheme linked to readership numbers. But we could go through all the details of that at a later date. Rebecca:  Well Mr. Parsons, I am flexible when it comes to salary. The opportunity to work in Hong Kong for you is the most important thing for me. Mr. Parsons:  Excellent. Well, what other questions do you have Rebecca? Key Vocabulary Remuneration package: Money and benefits given to someone for the work Per annum: Each year Housing allowance: Money that a company provides for rent of a house Flexible: Able to change or to do different things Go through: To study or look at (something) in a careful way Supplementary Vocabulary Gross: Overall sum excluding tax and any deductions Net: Free from all charges or deductions Income Tax: A tax on the amount of money you earn Stock Options: A benefit offered by a company to purchase stock for a fixed price Bonus: An additional payment or reward given for good work or performance