My job informed me that they will be reducing my hours and not extend my contract.
I enjoyed the human interaction and being able to share my feelings.
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Hello there how are you feeling today?
assistant
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Hey, how are you?
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I am not too bad thanks. Is there anything on your mind?
assistant
Question
I'm doing alright, trying to keep in the holiday spirits. Feeling a bit down, due to my work situation
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You're having problems at work? Does this involve coworkers or is it about your financial situation?
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Restatement or Paraphrasing
More financial situation, I was informed that my hours are reduce and will not get an extenison on my job contract
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I am really sorry to hear that. Is that due to the pandemic? Times are really hard for everyone right now unfortunately.
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Yeah my company isn't doing to well at the moment and they are trying their best to keep everyone but they had to make massive cuts/
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I can tell from your messages that you are feeling deeply anxious. Are you worried that you might not be able to support your family?
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Reflection of feelings
That is my biggest concern at the moment, I cut all of my expenses. I didn;t ask my family but they cut a few things out as well. But I feel that I'm not providing for them.
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It is a really difficult situation to be in, especially as it's through no fault of your own. Would you consider taking on some part time work for a while?
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I would, I'm doing odd jobs here and there but no one is really hiring where I live.
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There's a big gig economy out there on the internet - you could always try looking there?
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Providing Suggestions
I will try and good into that, I do feel a bit better. I wish I could do more like I used too
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The restrictions are really getting me down as well although I understand why they are necessary. Hopefully the year to come will be better for us all.
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Self-disclosure
I hope so, I do feel better and optimistic. I do understand a lot of people are going through what I'm going through.
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I hope I am not being patronising by saying that. I know that just because other people feel bad that doesn't mean you automatically have to cheer up :)
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I just forget that everyone is going through tough times, I was feeling down and being hard to myself the past week. But need to realize we are in bad times currently.
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Maybe you could plan something fun to do once this is all over - a mini break perhaps? Gives you something to look forward to
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Providing Suggestions
Haha I wish, I do have something in mind. Maybe might buy my favorite cigar and whiskey and enjoy myself this weekend.
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That sounds like a really great idea! Sometimes even little things can make a big difference to us
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yeah, I should plan a little me time from time to time and destress from everything.
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Be good to yourself! I hope that I've managed to help a little.
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Others
Thanks for helping, I'm glad we chatted
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