I do gig work and haven't had much employment since the pandemic started. Loss of money has me down.
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I could not scroll the middle window down in my laptop
Hello.
user
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hell, sorry How are you today?
assistant
Question,Question
A little down. Kind of broke for Christmas.
user
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I totally understand how you feel
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yeah, it's pretty tough because the year went really well until the summer. I was hoping for a strong close.
user
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If you don't mind may I ask you a few question? Are you trying to find gigs?
assistant
Question
Yes but with the pandemic, people are just doing small work themselves instead of hiring out.
user
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Sorry. I guess you have to change your plan so much.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
That's what I've been doing, but it's a lot of running in place trying to generate any income.
user
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I meant you had to change your plan
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes, and the changes I've made to the plan haven't lead to a whole lot more. One of those "painted myself into a corner" situations.
user
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I am also looking for more gigs and because of Covid, I'm only looking online jobs
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Like "work from home" style jobs?
user
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yes just like this mturk
assistant
Others
Hmm, maybe I can look into these type of jobs. I don't have a great computer but it could do for some stuff.
user
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Jobs are super competitive these days. Have you thought about becoming a YouTuber or a live streamer?
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Yes, I've tried both of those. It's mostly luck based. You just have to hope that enough people get interested to make it work and a lot of wasted effort goes into self- promotion.
user
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I believe after Covid is over more onsite jobs will be available. I hope you will be able to comfortably spend your days until then.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I agree with that. I just hope * I can make it until then
user
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Oh I see. I see you have made a lot of effort to get additional income. Wonderful, I believe you are a great worker when you work, whatever you do. You have passion and motivation.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
That is true, I am a hard worker, no matter the job.
user
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I would brush up my resume, make it more noticeable, change your LinkedIn profile if you have one. So that future employer will be able to find you, such a great candidate.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Hmmm, my resume could use some work, that is true.
user
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About resume, one of my friends added his picture wearing a Trump tie on his resume lol . I thought it was weird but whatever it makes it noticeable could help. Or you could start your own business as you have already tried as a YouTuber. I heard a lot of people starts their own because of Covid
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Affirmation and Reassurance
I never thought about adding a picture to my resume, but it would help show that I'm a profes sional. I have ran my own business, doing custom woodworking for people. For now, I'd rather work for other people. Plus the whole being broke thing really restricts what I could do for a new business.
user
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Me either, I had never seen a resume with a picture. Yes wear a nice suit and look good.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I will try that.
user
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Oh I see. Woodworking sounds cool! I would do the same and start my own business as a side at first. It makes me want to lift my dumbells and get some muscles!!
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance,Others
Well I think I'm going to go work on my resume and maybe buy some new tools.
user
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I hope you'll find something perfect soon and enjoy your quiet Chrismas
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes, thank you for the ideas. Goodbye.
user
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