Some people may prefer to have a lower-paying job as long as the job asks for short working hours so that they can have more free time with their friends and family. However, others prefer a high-paying job with longer hours so that they can achieve a sense of accomplishment, though little time will be spent with their friends and family.

As for me, I would choose a lower-paying job with shorter hours for the following reasons. First, man is born free but he is in chains. He has various duties to perform. He must earn the bread for his family. But in doing so, he shouldn't devote most of his time to his work so that he has little time stored for his family and friends. There are times when he should give some time for his family to strengthen family ties and enhance personal relationships.

Secondly, though money is essential, it is not the only thing we should run after. If a friend is in need, we should be available for help. If a relative is ill, we should set aside some time to see him. And above all, if our family needs us, we should put aside our work and be there. We cannot escape from our duties by just saying that we are too busy with our work. We should keep our priorities in order.

Taking into account all these aspects, I want to choose a lowar-paying job with shorter working hours because happiness is the most important thing in my eyes. When I spend my time with my family or friends, I feel very happy. Even though I don't earn a lot of money, it is still worthwhile.

本文要求就“工资与闲暇”这一话题写出160~200字的英语作文，并要求写出高薪的长工作时间和低薪 的短工作时间的优缺点，在此基础上自己喜欢哪一种，并写出理由。所以可以在第一段中对两者的优缺 点进行简要概括，在第二段中给出自己的选择，如本文选择低薪的短工作时间，因为陪伴家人是很重要的，然后另起一段给出第二个原因，因为两个原因篇幅较长，放在一段里面会使得中间一段过于冗长， 最后在第四段再次表明自己的观点。