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    A2
    phr.PhraseRushed and under pressure to meet a deadline.
    We were working against the clock to get the project finished on time.

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    Why Food Commercials Cost Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars | Big Business | Business Insider

    09:41Why Food Commercials Cost Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars | Big Business | Business Insider
    • and they're working against the clock because they use real food, which doesn't stay pretty for long.

      and they're working against the clock because they use real food, which doesn't stay pretty for long.

    • And they're working against the clock,

      And they're working against the clock,

    B1

    First Woman (And Fastest) To Travel To Every Country!

    05:27First Woman (And Fastest) To Travel To Every Country!
    • As a world traveler racing against the clock, she faced a gazillion problems.

      As a world traveler racing against the clock, she faced a gazillion problems.

    • As a world traveler racing against the clock, she faced a gazillion problems.

      As a world traveler racing against the clock, she faced a gazillion problems.

    A2

    Why Most Google Employees Quit After 1.1 Years (On Average)

    10:00Why Most Google Employees Quit After 1.1 Years (On Average)
    • Honestly, though, what do you think? Leave a comment below. And of course, beyond what we mentioned here, there's a lot of perks we didn't cover, such as Google's generous work from home policy, unlimited vacation time and more. But can you actually enjoy them with the second reason, endless work pressure? Of course, Google isn't alone with the list of companies that put a lot of pressure on employees with aggressive deadlines. But how much pressure is too much? Well, maybe when work pressure starts to take a toll on health, because anxiety and burnout can definitely be a factor in early departures. Research on workplace stress recently done by Payscale.com said that 53% of Google employees consider their jobs extremely stressful. No wonder ex-Google employees claim Google acts like a demanding girlfriend. Even with the unlimited vacation, work from home and more direct stress relievers like meditation rooms and insurance covering therapy, the question is, are these things actually helping? Well, if we look at Payscale's report and what ex-Googlers say, it largely seems like no. But why? Because many Google employees claimed they felt like there was a culture of them working against the clock and they didn't have any time to relax and de-stress themselves because it's hard to have leisure time when you're only thinking about the task you're behind on due to an aggressive deadline. And ex-Googlers say that due to these deadlines, they always felt behind schedule and only in rare cases, if the team was lucky, would they actually finish a project on time. Now, in this situation, it's very easy to rationalize something like skipping the gym when your whole team is working too. Now, it's not like anyone's going to stop you from going, but you might be seen as a slacker for not working as hard as the rest of the team. And to be perceived as a hard worker, you might be eating those tasty meals at your desk. Now, you might be typing a comment right now that says, hey, you have your perks, you have the high salary, so stop complaining. But when you're actually in the environment, it's a bit different. Not everyone can handle that stress. You might also wonder, is coding itself a stressful thing to do? Well, today's sponsor doesn't think so. If you want to learn and earn with coding while simultaneously living a stress-free life, check out the Fremo Code Bootcamp where you'll learn front-end coding and location-independent job hunting skills.

      Honestly, though, what do you think? Leave a comment below. And of course, beyond what we mentioned here, there's a lot of perks we didn't cover, such as Google's generous work from home policy, unlimited vacation time and more. But can you actually enjoy them with the second reason, endless work pressure? Of course, Google isn't alone with the list of companies that put a lot of pressure on employees with aggressive deadlines. But how much pressure is too much? Well, maybe when work pressure starts to take a toll on health, because anxiety and burnout can definitely be a factor in early departures. Research on workplace stress recently done by Payscale.com said that 53% of Google employees consider their jobs extremely stressful. No wonder ex-Google employees claim Google acts like a demanding girlfriend. Even with the unlimited vacation, work from home and more direct stress relievers like meditation rooms and insurance covering therapy, the question is, are these things actually helping? Well, if we look at Payscale's report and what ex-Googlers say, it largely seems like no. But why? Because many Google employees claimed they felt like there was a culture of them working against the clock and they didn't have any time to relax and de-stress themselves because it's hard to have leisure time when you're only thinking about the task you're behind on due to an aggressive deadline. And ex-Googlers say that due to these deadlines, they always felt behind schedule and only in rare cases, if the team was lucky, would they actually finish a project on time. Now, in this situation, it's very easy to rationalize something like skipping the gym when your whole team is working too. Now, it's not like anyone's going to stop you from going, but you might be seen as a slacker for not working as hard as the rest of the team. And to be perceived as a hard worker, you might be eating those tasty meals at your desk. Now, you might be typing a comment right now that says, hey, you have your perks, you have the high salary, so stop complaining. But when you're actually in the environment, it's a bit different. Not everyone can handle that stress. You might also wonder, is coding itself a stressful thing to do? Well, today's sponsor doesn't think so. If you want to learn and earn with coding while simultaneously living a stress-free life, check out the Fremo Code Bootcamp where you'll learn front-end coding and location-independent job hunting skills.

    • Because many Google employees claimed they felt like there was a culture of them working against the clock, and they didn't have any time to relax and de-stress themselves because it's hard to have leisure time when you're only thinking about the tasks you're behind on due to an aggressive deadline.

      Because many Google employees claimed they felt like there was a culture of them working against the clock, and they didn't have any time to relax and de-stress themselves because it's hard to have leisure time when you're only thinking about the tasks you're behind on due to an aggressive deadline.

    B1

    Morrocoy Turtle Journey. Paradise in Hell | Full Documentary - Plantet Doc Full Documentaries

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    • For the vets, it is a race against the clock.

      For the vets, it is a race against the clock.

    • For the vets it is a race against the clock.

      For the vets it is a race against the clock.

    B2

    Top 10 Time Travel Movies — TopTenzNet

    06:51Top 10 Time Travel Movies — TopTenzNet
    • However, trouble ensues when the two protagonists are forced to deal with a Japanese mafia boss who is somehow involved in the start of the war by keeping the first alien spaceship and its alien pilot captive, while our two heroes race against the clock to find a way to stop the oncoming destruction from the vengeance-seeking alien invasion fleet on its way to Earth.

      However, trouble ensues when the two protagonists are forced to deal with a Japanese mafia boss who is somehow involved in the start of the war by keeping the first alien spaceship and its alien pilot captive, while our two heroes race against the clock to find a way to stop the oncoming destruction from the vengeance-seeking alien invasion fleet on its way to Earth.

    • captive, while our two heroes race against the clock to find a way to stop the oncoming

      captive, while our two heroes race against the clock to find a way to stop the oncoming

    B1

    How to Study ~ 04 ~ Study System 4/4 ~ Diary (Helping Your Long Term Memory)

    12:21How to Study ~ 04 ~ Study System 4/4 ~ Diary (Helping Your Long Term Memory)
    • That means that you race against the clock.

      That means that you race against the clock.

    • Almost every test given in school is timed. That means that you race against the clock.

      Almost every test given in school is timed. That means that you race against the clock.

    A2

    Resident Evil 6 Gameplay Full Review

    06:23Resident Evil 6 Gameplay Full Review
    • In addition to campaign mode, there is Mercenaries mode, an arcade-style monster shoot-'em-up where you race against the clock to execute combos and get the highest score that you can.

      In addition to campaign mode, there is Mercenaries mode, an arcade-style monster shoot-'em-up where you race against the clock to execute combos and get the highest score that you can.

    • where you race against the clock to execute combos and get the highest score that you can

      where you race against the clock to execute combos and get the highest score that you can

    B1

    At least 89 dead and more than 40 are unaccounted for amid Texas flash floods

    06:29At least 89 dead and more than 40 are unaccounted for amid Texas flash floods
    • And with chances of rain on the way, could it hamper efforts even further as crews continue to race against the clock to find more people?

      And with chances of rain on the way, could it hamper efforts even further as crews continue to race against the clock to find more people?

    • and with chances of rain on the way, could it hamper efforts even further as crews continue to race against the clock to find more people?

      and with chances of rain on the way, could it hamper efforts even further as crews continue to race against the clock to find more people?

    B1

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    • Racing against the clock.

      Racing against the clock.

    • Racing against the clock.

      Racing against the clock.

    B1

    TLC旅遊生活-暴吃速食,看了這部片你絕對不敢一直吃速食! My 600 Lb Life S4 Nikki's Story

    44:25TLC旅遊生活-暴吃速食,看了這部片你絕對不敢一直吃速食! My 600 Lb Life S4 Nikki's Story
    • So I know this is a race against the clock, and

      So I know this is a race against the clock, and

    • So I know this is a race against the clock.

      So I know this is a race against the clock.

    A2