cut both ways 各有利弊
It cuts both ways to work in a state-run enterprise or a joint venture: the pay from a state-run enterprise is relatively lower but you feel more stable while in a joint venture you feel unassured, through the pay is relatively higher. 在国营企业或合资企业工作各有利弊:在国营企业工作比较安定,但工资较少。在合资企业工作挣钱多一些,可是又不稳定。