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Hello, this is 6 Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Georgina.

And I'm Rob.

Rob, what's the best job you've ever had?

Well, this one, of course. It's very creative with lots of variety.

Okay, any other reasons?

Well, yes, it's a permanent job, a staff job, with regular income and a pension.

Yes, these things can be important, but have you ever been freelance?

By that I mean working for yourself and selling your skills and services to different businesses.

Well, I worked as a paper boy once, delivering newspapers,

but not really. It's a risky way to earn an income.

It can be Rob, but many people choose to or have to work as a freelancer to survive.

And that's what we're talking about in this program.

But let's start with a question for you, Rob.

Okay.

This is about job titles.

Back in the 19th century, what kind of job was a drummer?

Were they A, someone who played the drums?

B, a travelling salesman?

Or C, a music publicist who drums up, meaning encourages support for a band?

Well, it's got to be someone who plays the drums.

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