Complete the sentences with the correct words. The first letters have been given.

1. They live in a large mansion and have hired a h... to do some repair and maintenance jobs around their property.
2. I find my new job very c... - difficult but also very enjoyable.
3. I had an a... with my boss last week and she said she was more than satisfied with my performance so far.
4. During the p... period new employees are closely supervised by their managers.
5. I needed some time off to deal with some personal affairs so I took unpaid l... for two weeks.
6. It was difficult to set up and run my own company but it m... me feel p... of myself.
7. It may not be the most exciting job, but it can certainly help me to d... useful work s...
8. The new boss introduced some strict rules in the office, but it is q... c... to me that this is the wrong policy.