I went to my family location, when corona started, from my job location, on the basis of instruction from authorities. When I returned after some months, I was not taken back. Now I am in a critical situation to seek another job, pandemic slow down.
Yes. I like the task. I helped me getting clarified of my oscillation and worries.
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Hi. How are you today? Is there something that you'd like to chat about?
assistant
Question
Yes. I need some suggestion for my situation of seeking a job, lost due to pandemic.
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That sounds like a challenging situation. How long have you had to deal with this?
assistant
Question
I came from my job location in Mar 2020 and went back in Nov 2020. Since Nov 2020, I am having this critical situation.
user
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That's some months that you've been out of work. What kind of work are you looking for?
assistant
Question
My wife has been working in a local company. So, we have some basic support to run the family.
user
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That's good to hear. So you can manage for a while. What kind of work do you hope to find?
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
I was working in a distant location in a better job. Now I am trying to find a better one in a nearby location. I am an Engineer in Mechanical Engineering. Some related field in management, not as supervisor or low.
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So many jobs would be acceptable if they are nearby and are in a related field.
assistant
Restatement or Paraphrasing
Yes. Some job may be available, if to pick any one. I do not want to switch often. Better late to find a better job. I have attended few interviews. I hope will get one. Probably the date is the difference.
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Do you have any contacts in industry that could be of help? That might give you more options. You could also help them find a job, too. Put a favor in the favor bank.
assistant
Providing Suggestions,Providing Suggestions
I have contacts in the previous job location only. But not in my family location. Some of my friends in the previous location have given some idea what I can do. To find a job in my previous location is not an issue. I try to be nearby.
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Ok. So in a way, you need to build a new network of industry contacts nearby. Is there an industry group or other club in the area?
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Restatement or Paraphrasing
I am worried if it will help or I have to switch to my distant locaion only.
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How much time can you wait? Time seems to be the gating factor here.
assistant
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Since my wife is working, I do not have a time limitation to find a job. My worry is whether I have to be distant again, while pandemic has not ended.
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Ok. You think you'll have job opportunities, but maybe not ones that meet your location needs. Are you hoping to spend more time with your family?
assistant
Reflection of feelings
Yes. Particularly in pandemic times.
user
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It sounds like you have a good handle on your situation. Is there anything else I can help you with?
assistant
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In your opinion, Am I in the right path?
user
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Yes. Time will help you resolve this issue. You will gain perspective on what's out there. More opportunities will come up if you have time to investigate.
assistant
Information,Information
We, I and my wife, also think the same way. Even if takes some time, better to wait. But we were having an oscillation. After chatting with you, we feel supportive of our thinkings.
user
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That's great! I'm glad I was able to help.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
Now that we had enough discussion and had my worries clarified, Can I take a leave. Thank you for your help.
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