I lost my job recently, and it has been very difficult to keep paying my bills.
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Hi there, how are you feeling today?
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Quite bad. I tried to send some job applications but there are still no reply.
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I hear you. It's been a terrible year all round for job seekers, given the global situation at the moment. I have been there myself.
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Can you give me some advice on how to cope with this? I honestly don't know what to do.
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Well, firstly I think you need to accept that this is not your fault and that at the moment the world situation is beyond your control.
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I understand, but still, emotionally it is hard to cope.
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Are you able to cope financially whilst you are out of work? Perhaps you could take on some gig work just to earn a little extra spare cash?
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Not really, my savings are running out. I am doing some part-time freelance work but it won't pay all the bills. Do you have any suggestions?
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I understand. I have been in the same situation and I know how frightening it is. Have you though of consulting agencies such as food banks that can help you temporarily?
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I haven't been to food banks yet. I can still deal with food on the table for now, but a couple more months without job then I might have to.
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So you feel that you can at least manage for a few more weeks?
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Financially yes. It is just that my emotion is getting worse and worse. Stress I guess.
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I think it might be a good idea for you to consult your doctor? It sounds as though you might be suffering from depression.
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I don't know. Psychologist appointments are very expensive in my country. And without a job I do not have any insurance.
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I am sorry to hear that. I have had therapy but it is free in my country. Are there any charities that might offer a limited amount of counselling time?
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I have not heard of charities that does that. If I am suicidal, may be, but I guess they are not dealing with stress from normal job seekers...
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Would you be prepared to take on a job that is outside of your normal field and income bracket, just temporarily?
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I would. I work as an IT consultant before, but I would take any job for now.
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I know that it is very difficult with so many businesses being forced to close. Would you be prepared to do delivery work, perhaps?
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Do you mean like food delivery? like UberEats?
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Yes. Or most restaurants are offering take out services at the moment so there will be delivery services out there
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I guess I could try that, not sure it pays well enough. But thank you for your help.
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You are most welcome. I hope that things will pick up come the new year and you can get back to your regular profession! Just try to think of this as a stop gap
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I hope so as well. Thank you a lot for advice, I feel better just talking about it.
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I am glad to have been of help .. enjoy the rest of your day!
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You too, hope you have a good day.
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You have to end it from your end .. I can't :)
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I see, alright, see you then!
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