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A career guidance office after school. The manager overseeing student career counseling invites a student in for a chat about future plans.
Manager
どうぞ、座ってください。今日は進路について相談したいことがあるそうですね。
Please, have a seat. I heard you wanted to talk about your career path today.
Student
はい、実はまだ就職か進学か迷っていて、相談に来ました。
Yes, actually I'm still torn between getting a job or going to further education, so I came to talk.
Manager
なるほど。今の時点で、何かやりたいことのつもりはありますか。
I see. At this point, do you have any particular intention of what you'd like to do?
Student
来年、専門学校に通うつもりです。IT関係の資格を取りたいので。
I intend to attend a vocational school next year. I want to get an IT-related qualification.
Manager
そうですか。それは具体的でいいですね。卒業したら、すぐ就職するつもりですか。
I see. That's nicely specific. Do you plan to get a job right after graduating?
Student
はい、そのつもりです。でも、まだ会社は決めていません。
Yes, that's my plan. But I haven't decided on a company yet.
Manager
焦らなくて大丈夫ですよ。専門学校に通うつもりなら、今から情報収集を始めるといいと思います。
No need to rush. If you intend to attend vocational school, I think it's good to start gathering information now.
Student
ありがとうございます。学校説明会にも参加するつもりです。
Thank you. I also intend to attend school information sessions.
Manager
それはいいつもりですね。将来の目標がはっきりしていて安心しました。
That's a great intention. I'm relieved that your future goals are clear.
Student
実は、まだ両親には詳しく話していないんです。今度ちゃんと説明するつもりです。
Actually, I haven't told my parents the details yet. I intend to properly explain it to them soon.
Manager
それがいいと思います。何か困ったことがあれば、いつでも相談に来てください。応援していますよ。
I think that's a good idea. If anything troubles you, please come talk to me anytime. I'm rooting for you.
Student
はい、本当にありがとうございます。頑張るつもりです。
Yes, thank you so much. I intend to do my best.
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