Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your personal opinion

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Currently, many people end up either having an undesirable job or living on a tight-budget
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Ideas are divided as to whether they benefit more by enduring
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predicaments or trying to enhance their
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conditions, but
it is my firm conviction that they should make an attempt to ameliorate their difficulties as it brings more advantages for them in the long-term. The main reason why some think individuals would benefit more from accepting negative situations is that they believe an attempt to change it may entail even more negativity to their life. While a person with job dissatisfaction may be subject to lose his current position at the cost of seeking for a new one, those who suffer financially could become victim of crime trying different ways to make more money. Apart from reluctance to take risks, some simply tend to stay aloof from challenging oneself. They are brought up to believe that human prosperity lies within their comfort zone,
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, rejecting the changes that often need to be made by troubling oneself in search of ways to improve their situation.
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plausible these ideas may seem, I am in broad agreement with those who think it is better for an individual to take
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action
to improve one's circumstance. If people consent to live
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conditions just to acquire short-term ease, they could even expose to more stress in the long-term.
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However, when
a person is determined to change their situation, not only will they gain
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a sense
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purpose, but
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they can benefit from
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a sense
the sense
of achievement once they accomplish their goals.
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, speaking of the best remedy to someone in a severe situation, they obviously need to make
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an effort
the effort
efforts
to mitigate their circumstances
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To conclude, some argue that people will not benefit from attempts to alleviate their
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trouble, but
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, expose themselves to more challenges. Yet, I strongly believe that
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efforts should be prioritised by considering
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the long-term benefits
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • adversity
  • resilience
  • stoicism
  • contentment
  • cope
  • adapt
  • endure
  • persevere
  • settle
  • ambition
  • tenacious
  • determined
  • resourceful
  • optimistic
  • self-improvement
  • proactive
  • initiative
  • transform
  • overcome
  • confront
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