I have a job that does not fulfill my goals for myself. I used to love my job but coronavirus has made it hard to enjoy. It is frequent that I have nothing to do and instead sit at my desk and think about all the other things I could do.
How are you!
assistant
Others
I'm okay. How are you?
user
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Good. Thank you for asking. What brings you to talk today?
assistant
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I've been having anxiety issues because my job is unfulfilling and I think I can do more. It's complicated though because the company I work for depends on me, and it holds me back from finding something better.
user
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I can understand how that is upsetting. What about the job do you find unfulfilling?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Question
Well I work in sales at a manufacturing business. Most of my work is just paperwork and because of coronavirus most days I only have 2 hours of work but I am here for 8. So most of the day I just sit at my desk and contemplate what I could be doing instead.
user
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I understand. It seems to me you are a proactive person who enjoys continuing work to obtain a goal. Is that correct?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Absolutely. I'm not the type of person that likes to sit around and not do anything. I like to stay busy at work so the day goes by quickly. But since it doesn't I have turned impatient which in turn gives me anxiety issues.
user
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I am the same way. My mind needs something to work with or it begins to wonder. Have you talked to your work about additional projects you could work on during your time?
assistant
Self-disclosure,Information
No I haven't yet. But I was thinking about it actually. Do you think that would be weird to do?
user
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I think that would be a good next step. Communication is always helpful. I think your work will appreciate that you are being proactive.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I think you are right and having more projects to work on would make me happy.
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