Saturday, 10 November 2018

CPE Cambridge Exam. Essay on "The financial cost of stress"

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Dear Gustavo,I hope this email finds you well. My name is José V - I am sitting the CPE in three weeks' time, so I was wondering if you could have a look at my writing task. Massive thanks for your hard work; I have been following your website for a while now and, in all honesty, it is a treasure trove of fantastic materials!


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José V






The Financial cost of Stress

It is an indisputable fact that stress has become a prominent issue in present-day society. People from different demographics claim to suffer from mental unrest on a daily basis; a state of affairs that has led organisations to realise the importance of dealing with it. The two texts discuss the intricacies of the problem alongside some ways in which it can be combatted. (Would prefer a different verb)


The first text explores the negative effects stress can have on businesses – affecting both employees and, ultimately, the companies themselves. The author argues that stress can cause a wide range of ailments amongst the workforce, resulting in financial losses. Employers are urged to become better informed of psychological issues to tackle them more effectively. While I wholeheartedly agree that there should be more emphasis placed on mental illnesses, I believe that attention should be diverted from mere financial matters. Instead, we should investigate the reasons why employees suffer from such problems in an ambience that should, at least on principle, be harmless.


In the second text, the writer fervently emphasises the benefits of opening up about stress and other mental issues. (Is stress a "mental issue"?) Readers are encouraged to explore avenues to ameliorate their well-being; likewise, we are reminded that there is nothing shameful about requesting assistance. Our appearance-obsessed society is configured in such a way that even the slightest whiff of psychological introspection is bound to raise eyebrows – this text, however, hammers interesting points home and reminds us that our emotional stability must be prioritised.

All things considered, both texts raise interesting subjects and urge readers to reflect on a still largely overlooked situation. Be it for the sake of commercial or personal growth, it is imperative that institutions strive to normalise the existence of psychological disorders. Once the stigma has been lifted, we will finally be able to walk hand in hand towards a better future.
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