Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
... eine längerfristige Existenz aufbauen möchte
English translation:
... looking for a long-term career opportunity
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heikeb
Jun 15, 2004 15:50
19 yrs ago
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German term
Germany
There is no alternative to quality
Native in: German 
Works in: English to German, German to English
... eine längerfristige Existenz aufbauen möchte
German to English
Bus/Financial
Finance (general)
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German term (edited):
... eine l�ngerfristige Existenz aufbauen m�chte
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who is looking for a long-term career opportunity
I think it implies that this position is not "just" a job but a career, i.e. even though this position might initially be not that great, it is made to look attractive by the availability of a career path.
cf:
Choosing to take a new job that offers a chance to learn new skills, advancement possibilities, and a lower salary can be a tough call. As Tom Mochal explains, losing a little compensation is often a small price to pay for long-term career benefits.
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6316-5054713.html
cf:
Choosing to take a new job that offers a chance to learn new skills, advancement possibilities, and a lower salary can be a tough call. As Tom Mochal explains, losing a little compensation is often a small price to pay for long-term career benefits.
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6316-5054713.html
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German term (edited):
... eine l�ngerfristige Existenz aufbauen m�chte
... would like to build up a longer-term means of livelihood
"Existenz" means livelihood here.
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Dr. Fred Thomson
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
A lawyer, technician, nuclear power optr
Native in: English
Works in: German to English
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German term (edited):
... eine l�ngerfristige Existenz aufbauen m�chte
would like to make a new lasting (or: enduring) life for himself.
As already suggested Existenz means livelihood or way of making a living, but this involves also having a life.
Or: would like to establsh himself in a new and enduring livelihood.
Or: would like to establsh himself in a new and enduring livelihood.
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