I have been unemployed for the last month or so and I don't see any real job opportunities out there right now.
I liked how my partner listened and tried to cheer me up.
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Hi there, are you having a good day?
assistant
Question
not doing good as I am stressed pretty badly due to the fact that I have been unemployed and can't find a job.
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I am really sorry to hear that - it is a terrible time to be out of work isn't it? Unfortunately it is happening to a lot of people
assistant
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Yep, the pandemic isn't helping things either.
user
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Yeah, I know an awful lot of people who have been made unemployed and there is very little work out there. Have you considered doing gig work online? You can make a bit of money there.
assistant
Self-disclosure,Providing Suggestions
I know as its bad all over the country. Luckily, I am able to make a little money doing surveys on MTurk.
user
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Me too! It's one of my main sources of income these days. Are you looking for other work?
assistant
Self-disclosure
Yes, but online seems to be hit and miss as there are scams out there right now too.
user
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Happily I have found it to be good and honest work in general so I'd not worry too much :)
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes, I am as I have over 15 years of warehouse experience as well as forklift experience.
user
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What sort of field would you like to move into after the pandemic?
assistant
Question
I would like to getting back into the warehousing or forklift operator field.
user
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So you feel that your life is just on hiatus at the moment and you want it to get back to the way it was as soon as possible?
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Yes as I am getting behind on bills and its Christmas time so that makes it even tougher when I feel that I am letting my family down by not working currently.
user
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Please do not feel like that! A lot of people are in the same position and it really is not at all your fault.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
It's tough not to as underneath the tree, there isn't much.
user
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Have you considered contacting charities that might be able to help with Christmas presents and food?
assistant
Providing Suggestions
I have but they are strapped at this time and really don't have much to help with currently
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(I am so sorry I had to leave the room temporarily, just let me catch up :))
assistant
Others
No worries...as I understand.
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Ah yes I hear you , I know that there are a lot of people out there in trouble right now. I think though that you should be able to access some food help? I have had to do that myself in the past and I do know that I felt ashamed about it.
assistant
Information,Self-disclosure
I am waiting for some help currently
user
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What sort of help are you waiting for if you do not mind my asking?
assistant
Question
Yes, it is a hit to the mindset, that's for sure.
user
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Yes, especially if you've never had to rely on that sort of help before. But there is no shame in it!
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I have talked to charities, gotten together with my church pastor...
user
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I am glad that you have someone outside the family that you can talk to and I hope that they are sympathetic!
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
True, there is no shame but it is emotionally hard to deal with.
user
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Have you considered any sort of counselling to help you with your situation?
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Providing Suggestions
They are...and thank you for your concern as well.
user
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You are more than welcome. We all need to come together at this time! It's been a very bad year.
assistant
Others
Not really, although I do talk to my family about this matter.
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I hope that I have been able to help you and it was nice to talk!
assistant
Others
It has been and I hope and pray that 2021 is better for us all.
user
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I hope so too. Best wishes!
assistant
Others
You have...thanks for the chat...take care and God Bless....thank you...
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