1. Yes, we will have far more opportunities to get the right sort of qualifications and
experience.
2. Yes, the economy and job market change too quickly for early planning. It is better
to improve oneself in general and be ready for anything.
3. Yes, we will be doing it for many years, so it is important to make sure we will be
happy.
4. Yes, with a good income we can lead a pleasant life, enjoy travel and look after the
ones we love.
Reference:
Ann: Good afternoon, everyone. Today we're going to discuss how important early career
planning is. We have here to give us their views, on my right Jim and Ken, and over on
my left Zoe and May. So let's get down to it right away. What's your view of this, Jim?
Jim: I think early planning is essential. Getting a good job is a very competitive
business and we need every possible advantage. Frankly, we cannot have that if we don't
have a target and plan in advance

Ann: That sounds pretty convincing to me. Does anyone want to argue against it? Yes,
thank you, Zoe.
Zoe: I guess Jim's idea works for some careers which are pretty stable, but the world
changes too quickly nowadays for it to be good general advice. We can't foresee what
opportunities there will be in a few years' time, so it's far better to prepare ourselves
for everything. In other words, develop our personalities and make ourselves adaptable
and ready to take on any challenge.
Ann: Yes, thank you, Zoe. I think May wants to come in here.
May: Thanks. I think Zoe is exaggerating the role of change. Yes, if we simply learn
how to be a mobile phone technician and suddenly mobile phones are replaced by some
entirely new product, we're in trouble. But if we want to go into some form of finance,
a good external qualification in accountancy is going to be an advantage.
Zoe: Well. I think May is …
Ann: Sorry, but can we hear from Ken next?
Ken: Well, I was going t