W: Hey, I've got some news, some good news and some bad news.M: OK, give me the bad news first.W: We're moving to a new office.M: When is this going to happen?W: We're supposed to move at the end of next month.M: How far away is the new office?W: We are not sure yet, but it will mean a longer commutefor most of us. The new office will probably be on the other side of the city.M: The commute is already too long for me and I’m not going to change flats. We just bought one.What did he just buy?-He just bought a new flat.When are they going to move?-They're supposed to move at the end of next month.The new office willprobablybe on theother sideof the city.M: Anyway. What’s the good news?W: The good news is that we're going to expand. The company is growing, so we’re going to hiremore people.M: Well, I’ve got some news for you too.W: I hope it’s good news.M: Well, that depends on your point of view. I’m planning to start my own business.
W: Why? I thought you were happy working here?M: I like the work, but I’m not learning anything new. I think I can do better on my own.What is he planning to do?-He is planning to start his own business.Well, thatdependson yourpointofview.Well, that depends on your point of view.I like the work, but I’m not learning anything new.I’m planning to start my own business.The commute is already too long for me and I’m not going to change flats.It will make a longer commute for most of the employees.M: I was planning to wait a few months. But now that the office is moving, I’m already to make the change.W: What does your wife think?M: She is in favor ofit and she’ll help me. She’s already designing a website. We’ll work from home at first.W: So you really are serious about this. You're taking a big risk. Most new businesses fail.M: Yes, I know. But if I don’t do it now, I never will. I’m tired of working for others.W: I know what you mean.
What's very risky?-Starting a new business is very risky because most new businesses don't succeed.What's he serious about?-He's serious about starting his own business.M: Don’t tell anyone about this okay? It’s still a secret.W: Sure, I won’t say anything to anybody. I’m sure this willcome as a surpriseto everyone.M: I’m sure changing offices will also come as a surprise to people. This is exactlywhy I want to work on my own. I don’t like these kinds of surprises.W: You’re right about that. When are you gonna let people know?M: I’ll make theannouncementat the beginning of next month.What's still a secret?- His decision to leave the company is a secret.Iwon’tsayanythingtoanybody.I think I can do better on my own.Don’t tell anyone about this okay?I don’t like these kinds of surprises.I’m sure this will come as a surprise to everyone.He'll announce his decision at the beginning of next month.
