“It might take some time, but I’m sure you’ll achieve/manage to find a better job.”

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dorax

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“It might take some time, but I’m sure you’ll achieve/manage to find a better job.”
Are the two word choices correct?
 

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No. Only 'manage' works in that sentence.
 

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Is there any explanation why achieve isn't a good choice or it's just due to the context?
 

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You achieve a state of being, like employment (though it would not be natural to say "achieve better employment").
 
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