| Mike: |
I understand what you're saying, Kevin, but it's just not possible. We can't {input: hire anyone} at the moment. We don't have the money. |
| Staff manager: |
I'm sorry but I can't {input: accept} that. I told you several months ago that our staff are working very hard, and sometimes they don't leave the office until seven or eight o'clock in the evening. I think this is the {input: reason why} many of them are taking a lot of time off. I've been looking at the figures recently, and this could be why the absenteeism figures {input: look so bad}. |
| Mike: |
What do you think we can do to resolve the situation? |
| SM: |
How about hiring some {input: part-time staff}? It would help us a great deal. |
| Mike: |
I'm not sure. It's not easy to get {input: experienced staff}. We'll need somebody to train them. |
| SM: |
I can do that. Even one part-time worker would make life easier for us. |
| Mike: |
OK, Kevin. I'll think about it. I'll get back to you as soon as the conference finishes. |
| *** |
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| Secretary: |
Excuse me, Mr. Vince. Mr. Noev has arrived. |
| Mike: |
Let him in... Come in, Kirill! How are you feeling today? Have you seen the doctor? |
| Kirill: |
No, I haven't. |
| Mike: |
Why not? Is there a problem with your {input: medical insurance}? |
| Kirill: |
Oh, no. I stayed in my room last night, and now I'm feeling {input: much better}. Do you remember you promised to show me London? |
| Mike: |
Yes, sure. I have been {input: waiting for you}. So, what shall we start with? |