My job shut down due to COVID and I've lost a lot of income.
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How can I be of support?
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I've lost my job due to COVID and I'm really worried.
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That is so difficult because you lost your job. What are your goals at this point?
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I want to look for a new job, but I'm worried about being out with COVID.
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I see that you are worried because working in an environment while dealing with COVID is scary.
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I don't know where to begin.
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Are you interested or open to looking for a different career path?
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Not particularly but I am open to it.
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I can see that it is stressful looking into another career path, but you have work experience which will help you on that path if you choose that.
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Where do I begin to look for new jobs?
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Often times career centers can help you to find job opportunities or perhaps online college could be an option if you want to further your education.
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Those sound like great ideas some of which I hadn't thought about before.
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I had a college degree but found out my career wasn't working out financially. Online college became a lifesaver because I could have the flexibility of being at home. You don't have to be exposed to COVID when doing online work or college options.
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Yes, that's true. Maybe that will help me pass the time too when it is so hard to be at home. I would be working toward a long term goal.
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Some people share their concerns with family members or friends. Are you open to discussing the problem with others to get some support?
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Providing Suggestions
I think that would be a good idea.
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I think that the support of family can be so helpful especially when in this difficult situation.
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Thank you for the help. I feel a lot more comfortable thinking about the future.
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I'm glad to hear this. Is there anything else I can do for you?
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I think that I'm okay now and can move forward in a positive direction. Thank you.
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