A trecut printr-o perioada grea dupa ce si-a pierdut locul de munca.
He went through a tough period after losing his job.
In perioada comunista, multe lucruri erau greu de gasit in magazine.
During the communist period, many things were hard to find in shops.
Perioada de proba la noul loc de munca este de trei luni.
The probationary period at the new job is three months.