Constant feeling that I might be laid off. I really like my job and it pays good. I have a family and cannot afford to lose job. It will be super hard for me to find new job. I just never know then and if I get laid off. I work in cruise industry and it has been few tough months.
It was a good conversation
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I thought this was pretty good, still the noise from the chat pings is loud to me.
Be cool If I could minimize the instruction for peer-supporter window. It caused my chatbox to wrap the words oddly in the bubble.
Hello
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Hey, how are you today? Anything on your mind?
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Question
I'm OK. Just dealing with a lot of unknowns.
user
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Yeah? Can you tell me a bit about these known unknowns?
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
I work for cruise industry and it's been a bit tough since whole COVID situation started.
user
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Ah man, thats pretty unlucky isn't it, I'm in the same situation, but I think yours is a bit worse.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Yes, I'm just always worried that I can loose my job.
user
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Hey, I feel you there on the anxiety, you'll definitely get through this.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
It's just constantly to many unknowns, and it feels like it's not even getting better.
user
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Thats what anxiety is all about, the best you can do is figure out how to address those unknowns.
assistant
Providing Suggestions
But how do I address them, how would I deal with this?
user
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I lost my job, started coding, doing odd-jobs, and learning survival skills. That is how I prepared for my unknowns.
assistant
Self-disclosure
That sound great, just need to look for a back up plan.
user
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Doesn't hurt to be prepared for anything, even the worst case scenarios! Don't sweat what other people think about you, its your life.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I guess it's a good time to start looking into creating a plan.
user
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It is a good idea, who knows how the future is going to go for everybody honestly.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Yes, I agree. It's always great to have back up plan in case something does not go the way we expect it.
user
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Got any good ideas?
assistant
Question
Mturk! LOL. Not sure if I can make tons of money, but can be extra income to help out.
user
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Mturk definitely helps! But don't put all your irons in one fire. Keep branching out!
assistant
Providing Suggestions
Thanks for your suggestions and ideas. I appreciate your support.
user
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No problem man, anything else on your mind?
assistant
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No, I think that I'm good. Have a great night.
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