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Old December 07, 2009, 08:15 AM
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Lightbulb Gajes del oficio

Gajes del oficio son las cosas que normamalmente pasan, suelen ser problemas sin importancia, con fácil solución, y que ocurren en ciertos contextos, asociados a un tema.
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Part and parcel of the job.

The risks of the trade.
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what about works of fate ????
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Oxford dice "occupational hazard".

"Works of fate" no suena bien. Si tuviera que decir lo que significa sería algo como "acts of God" (en el sentido con que se usa en polizas de seguro) - es decir terremotos, huracanes, etc.
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