地道美语听力练习:工作中发展受到限制

Gloria:Did you hear that Manuel is quitting?

He took a job with another company.

Sam:I'm not surprised.

He came up against the glass ceiling and he decided to jump ship.

Gloria:Really? I didn't know he was bucking for promotion.

Sam:He's been trying to become a manager for three years, but other people have been promoted over him or they've hired from outside the company.

Gloria:I didn't know that.

I was aware of the wage disparities within the company and the gender pay gap within each department, but this is news to me.

Sam:Haven't you noticed that people who take extended leave to have children or try for some type of work-life balance are passed over for plum assignments, raises, and promotions?

There are definite limits to advancement.

Gloria:I thought it was just favoritism on the part of the bosses.

Their friends got promoted and other people didn't.

Sam:That's certainly true, but that's only part of the story.

Gloria:Why are we still working for a company with such unfair policies?

Sam:Speak for yourself.

I'm giving notice today.