A、It hasn’t changed for a while. B、It is higher than the woman’s. C、It is not as high as the woman’s. D、It will rise a little ne

M: Hey, Lisa, want to grab lunch with me?
W: Sure.
M: You seem sort of under the weather (身体不适). Is there something wrong?
W: Well, keep this under your hat. I think I’m going to quit after the New Year.
M: Quit this company? Oh, wow!
W: I know I should be pretty happy here, but I’m not finding the kind of job satisfaction I need. I’m a good graphic designer.
M: One of the best in the company.
W: That’s kind of you to say so. But the stuff we do here hasn’t really challenged me very much at all.
M: Oh, I get it. Simply put: You’re bored, huh?
W: That’s one way of putting it. For me, a job needs to stimulate my brain; otherwise, it becomes daily drudgery (辛苦乏味的工程). Another thing is that I don’t feel there is a decent chance of promotion.
M: That’s true. Salaries have been frozen for a while and I hear next year it’s the same story.
W: I’m finding that I spend a lot of time at work just sitting at my cubicle (小房间) , daydreaming or wasting time. I can’t sleep on Sunday nights because I know I have to go back to work the next day.
M: Wow, it sounds like you’re suffering from serious job dissatisfaction. I guess you really do need a change.
W: The other problem is that I think the company is really set in its ways.
M: What do you mean?
W: In other words, I think the management is resistant to (抗拒) change. I’ve given great proposals to my section chief and I’ve even sent emails with ideas on how to streamline (简化……使效率更高) operations to the big boss, but the reaction is always the same.
M: What do they say when you offer suggestions?
W: Usually something like "We’ll take a look and get back to you." But that’s the last thing I’ll ever hear from them.
M: So, do you have any job prospects lined up?
W: I’ve been sending out resumes and I’ve got a couple of bites.
M: I see. So you’ve pretty much made up your mind to quit then?
W: I think so.
M: Can I make a suggestion?
W: Sure!
M: Don’t burn any bridges when you make your move.
W: What do you mean?
M: I mean, don’t tell the boss you hate your job or him. Simply inform him that you plan to resign from your position and do your best to train your replacement. That way, this company can remain a backup (备用品，后备) option for you.
W: You make a good point. I’ll try to be as professional about this as possible. Thanks! Talking to you makes me feel much better.
M: Sure! Now let’s eat!
6. What does the woman think of her job?
7. What do we know about the man’s salary?
8. How do the woman’s leader and boss react to her suggestions for the company?
9. What do we know about the woman’s job hunting process?
10. What is the man’s suggestion for the woman?