economy n.经济
take its toll 造成损失
lay off 解雇
workforce n.工人
salary n.工资
it goes without saying 不用说
bonus n. 奖金
freelancer n.自由作家
hourly rate 每小时的花费
flood v.涌向
pick and choose 挑选
overtime n. 加班
compensate v. 补偿
bill by the hour 按小时付费
walk a mile in my shoes 处在我的位置能维持下去
ditto n.同上
