I am currently unemployed and I worry about my financial situation due to the ongoing pandemic and the toll it is taking on the economy.
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Hello
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Hi, How are you?
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I am feeling down and scared.
user
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What is having you feel scared at this moment?
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The ongoing pandemic and my financial situation. I am unemployed and I don't know when I will be able to get a job.
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Not having a job can feel overwhelming, especially on top of this pandemic. Have you been able to apply for work recently?
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Restatement or Paraphrasing,Question
Yes I have been applying but have not gotten any responses. I imagine a lot of people are competing for jobs.
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you are right about others looking for work too. Are you signed up with many job seeking apps?
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Providing Suggestions
I have not been using apps. I use websites and look for jobs there. It is making me feel like I am not qualified enough.
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Feelings of insufficiency can be such a stumbling block when looking for work. It is obvious that you are putting forth great effort. Do you think getting in contact with a job agency in your area would be beneficial to you?
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Reflection of feelings,Providing Suggestions
I have not contacted a job agency. I don't have experience with them. That is a good idea.
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Perhaps there are a few agencies in your area to help and you can maximize your opportunities. You mentioned feeling down in the beginning of the conversation, would you like to talk about that?
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Information,Question
Yes I am going to look. It will increase my chances of finding work. It doesn't help that I live with my parents and because I have no work I spend most of my time at home and get into arguments with them.
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Tension can be high when you already feel stressed about the job situation. When I am feeling especially low or tense, I find that helping others significantly helps my disposition. Would volunteering be something that appeals to you?
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Affirmation and Reassurance,Self-disclosure,Question
It would probably be good to volunteer to get out of the house. I think I will do that once the pandemic restrictions ease.
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That would be great! There may also be opportunities to help out online until we can be more free to move around safely. It is important to be safe for us and others.
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Providing Suggestions
Can you think of any online volunteering opportunities? You have been very helpful so far.
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I know that there are many different opportunities available. If you google "places to volunteer online", they will have a list. Including places like The Smithsonian and Crisis Text Line.
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Providing Suggestions
Great. I will try that today. Thank you so much for your help.
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You are more than welcome.!! I expect life to start looking up for you. Best wishes, I'm glad we spoke.
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I hope so. I better go get started on the suggestions you gave me. Thanks again and have a great day.
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