Good news & Bad news

Hey, I’ve got some news, some good news and some bad news.

Ok, give me the bad news first.

We’re moving to a new office.

When is this going to happen?

We’re supposed to move at the end of next month.

How far away is the new office?

We are not sure yet, but it will mean a longer commute for

most of us.但这对我们大多数人来说意味着更长的通勤时间。

The new office will probably be on the other side of the city.

The commute is already too long for me and I’m not going

to change flats.

We just brought one.

Anyway, what’s the good news?

The good news is that we’re going to expand.

The company is growing so we’re going to hire more people.

Well, I’ve got some news for you too.

I hope it’s good news.

Well, that depends on your point of view.

I’m planning to start my own business.

Why? I thought you were happy working here.

I like to work but I’m not learning anything new.

I think I can do better on my own.

I was planning to wait a few months.

But now that the office is moving, I’m already to make the change.

What does your wife think?

She is in favor （赞成）of it and she’ll help me.

She’s already designing a website.

We’ll work from homefirst.

So you really are serious about this.

所以你是认真的。

You’re taking a big risk.

Most new businesses fail.

Yes, I know. But if I don’t do it now, I never will.

I’m tired of working for others.

I know you mean.

Don’t tell anyone about this, OK?

It’s still a secret.

Sure, I won’t say anything to anybody.

I’m sure this will come as a surprise to anyone.

I’m sure changing offices will also come as surprises to people.

This isexactly why（确切的原因） I want to work on my own.

I don’t like this kinds of surprises.

You’re right about that.

When are you going to let people know?

I’ll make the announcement at the beginning of next

month.