One Exercise (About Work)

Nowadays, if you are laid off, it isn't easy get another job. 
When you apply for a job, it's important to prepare for the interview and to decide upon the clothes you are going to wear.
If I had to learn a new trade, I would probably choose something vocational, since having a skill, in my opinion, is a consideration more important than one's rate of pay.
I would like to retire when I am 60, or perhaps earlier if I have enough money.
Jobs are outsourced when companies want to save money and/or when the economy is very strong.
I think that being a professional athlete is a good way to earn a living.
Life can be difficult if you have to work odd hours because you never see your family or friends, and you don't get enough sleep :(
The key to having a successful career is to love what you do and to not always say "yes" to your boss. 


Very nicely written, Laura. My corrections are very minor and, by definition, subjective. Your command of English is excellent!