Higher Pay for Rich People's Workers

富人的員工薪資提高

Jul 10, 2026, 20:53
GlobalFinance

Introduction

A new report says that workers for rich people now earn more money. This is because many rich people need help, but there are not many good workers.

一份新報告指出，現在為富人服務的員工薪水增加了。這是因為許多富人需要協助，但優秀的員工並不多。

Main Body

Rich people are buying many houses in different countries. They need more workers to manage these homes. Now, workers change jobs more often to get more money.

富人在不同國家購買了許多房產。他們需要更多員工來管理這些住宅。現在，員工更頻繁地跳槽以獲取更高薪資。

Some jobs pay a lot of money. In the USA, a great chef can earn $100,000 to $300,000 a year. Personal assistants also earn a lot of money. Some workers must speak many languages and travel often.

某些職位的薪水很高。在美國，一名頂級廚師年薪可達 10 萬至 30 萬美元。私人助理的收入也很高。部分員工必須精通多國語言且經常出差。

Rich people want workers who can keep secrets. Many assistants sign a paper. This paper says they cannot talk about their boss. They also cannot use social media.

富人希望員工能保守秘密。許多助理會簽署一份協議。這份協議規定他們不能談論老闆的事。他們也不能使用社群媒體。

Conclusion

Workers for rich people earn record-high pay. This happens because the jobs are harder and there are not enough workers.

為富人服務的員工薪資達到歷史新高。這是因為工作變得更困難，且員工不足。

Vocabulary Learning

💸 Talking about Money

In the text, we see how to talk about earning money.

The Magic Word: Earn We don't say "make money" when talking about a salary. We use earn.

  • Example: A chef can earn $100,000.
  • Meaning: You get this money because you work.

🏠 Connecting Ideas (Because)

Notice how the text explains why things happen.

Pattern: [Result] →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow [Reason]

  1. Workers earn more →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow there are not many good workers.
  2. Rich people need more help →\rightarrow because →\rightarrow they buy many houses.

Quick Tip: Use "because" to give a reason. It is the simplest way to make your sentences longer and better for A2 level.

🤐 Rules & Ability

Look at the part about secrets. It uses can and cannot.

  • Can = It is possible / You have permission.

  • Cannot (Can't) = It is not possible / It is forbidden.

  • Text check: They cannot talk about their boss. →\rightarrow (This is a rule).

  • Text check: Some workers must speak many languages. →\rightarrow (This is a requirement).

Vocabulary Learning

report (n.)
A piece of writing that gives information about a subject
Example:I read a report about the weather today.
manage (v.)
To be in control of something or someone
Example:She helps manage the big house and the garden.
chef (n.)
A professional cook in a restaurant or home
Example:The chef makes delicious food for the family.
assistant (n.)
A person who helps someone else with their work
Example:The personal assistant organizes the boss's calendar.
secret (n.)
Something that is hidden from other people
Example:Please keep this a secret and do not tell anyone.
record-high (adj.)
The highest level ever reached
Example:The price of gold is at a record-high level this month.
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