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IELTS Essay: Some people think that a high salary is the most important factor when choosi...

Prompt

Some people think that a high salary is the most important factor when choosing a company to work for, while others think that a good working atmosphere is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#job selection criteria#compensation vs. culture#workplace satisfaction#career priorities

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 discusses both views; Band 9 explains that salary matters most when insufficient for living costs but atmosphere drives long-term engagement and retention.

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Key concepts in this essay

employee motivation
hierarchy of needs
productivity and morale
financial security
job satisfaction

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating salary and atmosphere as entirely separable when they're often correlated
Not acknowledging that salary becomes less important once basic needs are met
Failing to address individual variation—some people genuinely prioritize pay, others don't

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