To Be a Small Fish in a Big Pond or a Big Fish in a Small Pond?
　　There are differences between working as a subordinate in a large enterprise and presiding in a small firm, just as there are distinct differences between being a small fish in a big pond and a big fish in a small pond.
　　With the former, you can derive a deep sense of satisfaction from being a member of a well-known organization such as IBM or Unilever. You have the opportunities of learning from chief experienced executives and knowing about the standard working process.
　　With the latter, you have greater responsibilities and your decision may bring immediate effect. Normally you are exposed to various experiences and expected to do a great many things without much help or guidance.
　　Personally I prefer to work in a small enterprise, where I am more likely to be promoted. To be frank, I'd rather become a well-known and important figure within my own small pond than swim as an unknown and small shrimp in a big golden pond.              (162 words)

subordinate  n. 下属
preside  v. 主持，主管
with the former
通过前者，如果是前者
well-known  adj. 有名的，著名的
with the latter 
通过后者，如果是后者
expect to do sth.  期望做某事
personally  adv.
就个人而言； 亲自地
promote  v. 提升，提拔
to be frank  坦白说



It is harder to conceal ignorance than to acquire knowledge.  
掩盖无知要比学到知识更难。

要做大池子里的小鱼还是小池子里的大鱼？
　　在一家大企业中做下级与在一家小公司当主管，这之间有很大差别，就像大池子里的小鱼和小池子里的大鱼差别很明显一样。
　　如果是前者，作为知名机构中的成员，如国际商用机器公司（IBM）或联合利华（Unilever），你能获得很强烈的满足感。你有机会从有经验的首席执行官身上学习，并且了解标准的工作流程。
　　如果是后者，你有更大的责任，而且你的决定可以马上生效。通常，你会处在各种经历的影响下，并且有可能在没有多少帮助或指导下做大量的事情。
　　依我个人看来，我习惯在小企业工作，在那里我更有可能得到晋升。坦白地说，我宁愿在我自己的小池子里成为出名的重要人物，而不是成为一个在大的金色池塘游来游去的不知名的小虾。

1. There are differences between working as a subordinate in a large enterprise and presiding in a small firm, just as there are distinct differences between being a small fish in a big pond and a big fish in a small pond. 在一家大企业中做下级与在一家小公司当主管，这之间有很大差别，就像大池子里的小鱼和小池子里的大鱼差别很明显一样。
2. Normally you are exposed to various experiences and expected to do a great many things without much help or guidance. 通常，你会处在各种经历的影响下，并且有可能在没有多少帮助或指导下做大量的事情。