Professional security

[Nonverbis]

This is from the workbook from Upstream Proficiency by Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley.

Could you have a look at the screenshot.

I can't cach the idea what is professional security. And why a degree in medicine can give one a security.

Your help would be highnly appreciated.

 

[probus]

A professional qualification leads to higher income. "Professional security" means the kind of economic security provided by that higher income. I think it also entails a reduced likelihood of losing one's job.

 

[emsr2d2]

This is from the workbook from Upstream Proficiency by Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley. Could you have a look at the screenshot?

I can't catch the idea what is I don't understand the meaning of "professional security" . And or why how a degree in medicine can give one a (no article here) security.

Your help would be highnly highly appreciated. That's lovely to know but we prefer that you don't thank us for anything in advance - after we help you, click on the "Thank" button to indicate your gratitude.

 

[tedmc]

A degree in medicine is a highly sought-after qualification which would provide (not necessarily guarantee) one with a good income and stable job, more so than say, a general degree.

 

[Nonverbis]

Could you tell me whether you would say like that or you just guess what the expression means?

 

[probus]

Neither. I wouldn't say it that way and I didn't have to guess. I have asked you in the past: do you have to guess or do you know for certain whether something is correct Russian or not. It's a rhetorical question. Of course you know. We all know rhe basic grammar our mother tongue perfectly.

 

[5jj]

There are potentially ambiguous sentences in most languages. The meaning of this sentence is clear.

 

[Tarheel]

Could you tell me if you would say it like that or if you would have to guess what the expression means?

At first I thought that what is meant by "professional security" is security you have to pay for. Now I know it means security in a person's career. (Is that really a thing?)

 

[tedmc]

I don't think "professional security" is a common collocation. "Job/career security" are more common and easily understood.

 

[Tdol]

A degree in medicine will lead directly to a career. A degree in gender studies has no such direct career path. If you want professional security, choose a degree that will get you there.