Topic 14: Best and Worst Jobs

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is your dream job?

2. What job do you think is the most fun? Why?

3. Do you like working alone or with other people? Why?

4. What is the best thing about having a job?

5. What jobs do you think are very difficult?

6. Would you like to be a doctor? Why or why not?

7. Do you think being a teacher is a good job? Why?

8. What is a job you would never want to do? Why?

9. Do you think being a pilot is an exciting job? Why or why not?

10. Would you like to work outdoors or indoors? Why?

11. Have you ever had a part-time job? What was it?

12. Do you think working at home is better than working in an office?

13. What jobs do you think pay a lot of money?

14. What do you think is the hardest job in the world?

15. Would you rather work in an office or in a shop?

16. Do you think robots will take over some jobs in the future?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are the qualities of a great job?

18. What makes a job interesting or boring?

19. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?

20. What are the best jobs for creative people?

21. Do you think dangerous jobs should have higher salaries? Why?

22. How do different cultures view job satisfaction?

23. What jobs will be most in demand in the future?

24. Do you think high-paying jobs are always better? Why or why not?

25. What is more important: a job you love or a job that pays well?

26. What job do you think has the most stress? Why?

27. How do people find a good work-life balance?

28. Should people follow their passion or choose a stable career?

29. What do you think about working as a freelancer?

30. What are the best and worst jobs for travelers?

31. Have you ever had a bad job experience? What happened?

32. How do job benefits (like health insurance or vacation days) affect job satisfaction?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How has the concept of a “good job” changed over time?

34. Should governments provide better working conditions for low-paying jobs?

35. How do economic conditions affect job opportunities?

36. What role does job security play in career decisions?

37. Is job satisfaction more important than salary? Why or why not?

38. How do generational differences affect job preferences?

39. Should certain jobs be automated, or is human labor always better?

40. How do company culture and management style influence job satisfaction?

41. Should workers in difficult jobs (e.g., miners, firefighters) retire earlier? Why?

42. How does globalization impact job opportunities?

43. Should people be forced to retire at a certain age? Why or why not?

44. What ethical issues exist in certain professions?

45. How does the gig economy affect workers’ rights?

46. Should internships be paid or unpaid? Why?

47. What are the benefits and risks of being self-employed?

48. If you could create your perfect job, what would it be like?