Some people believe that it is important to spend time developing a successful career. Others argue that it is more important to spend time with friends and family than at work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some
people
argue that
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time
developing skills is a path to
successful
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a successful
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career
,
while
others believe that it is more important to spend
time
with
friends
and family than at
work
. In
this
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I will try to discuss both views. For many
people
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people,
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career
success is
very
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a very
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important aspect in their
live
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. They spend a lot of
time
at
work
,
secrifice
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sacrifice
free
time
to develop skills
,
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and improve knowledge.
Additionaly
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is
very
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common situation when ambitions are more important
then
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than
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family or
friends
, spending
time
at
work
is
main
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goal in
live
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, so they decide to choose
this
livestyle
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lifestyle
over
realtionship
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relationship
relationships
and
friends
. When
people
spend a lot of
time
at
work
often can achieve
good
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career
and
high
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salary for their
secrifice
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sacrifice
, so in some way they are satisfied.
On the other hand
, for many
people
time
with family and
friends
is more important than success in
job
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the job
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,
this
kind of
people
prefer
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and slow
livestyle
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lifestyle
over
career
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a career
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.
This
approach very often
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with lower salary and position.
People
believe that social
live
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gives them
happines
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happiness
and
time
with family and
friends
is more important
then
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than
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money and
career
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a career
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. In my
opinion
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opinion,
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both points of view can give
as
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some good
advices
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, but I believe the best solution is
connect
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this
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two
approach
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.
People
should spend some
time
to develop
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their skills and
achieve
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satisfied
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satisfactory
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career
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careers
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and after some years of hard
work
, focus on their family and
friends
.
Furthermore
,
this
type of lifestyle
connect
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connects
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benefits
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the benefits
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of both
approach
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so from my point of view is the best solution.
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coherence cohesion
Your essay has a clear structure, but the logical flow between paragraphs and ideas could be improved. Try using more linking words and phrases to enhance cohesion. For example, phrases like ‘on the contrary’, ‘nevertheless’, or ‘therefore’ can help to connect your points better.
task achievement
You have addressed both views and provided your opinion, which is good. However, your ideas and arguments could be more fully developed. Try expanding on your points and providing more specific examples to illustrate your arguments.
coherence cohesion
Your essay would benefit from a clearer conclusion that summarizes the main points and reinforces your opinion. Make sure your introduction and conclusion are well-defined to frame your discussion clearly.
task achievement
You have done well to discuss both sides of the argument and to state your opinion. This is a key part of task achievement, and you’ve handled it well.
coherence cohesion
The essay is structured with separate paragraphs for each viewpoint and a section for your opinion, which aids in clarity.

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    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
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    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Professional fulfillment
  • Work-life balance
  • Financial stability
  • Emotional support
  • Societal contribution
  • Professional identity
  • Creating memories
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work
  • Setting boundaries
  • Prioritizing tasks
  • Productive workforce
  • Societal well-being
  • Cultural norms
  • Overall happiness
  • Foundational relationships
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