{"experience_type": "Previous Experience", "emotion_type": "anger", "problem_type": "job crisis", "situation": "I am qualified for a promotion but my boss won't promote me", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "4"}, "supporter": {}}, "dialog": [{"text": "I'm qualified for a promotion but my boss is refusing to promote me based on biased feedback he has received from someone else", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It sounds like you are having a hard time because your boss isn't willing to consider you for a promotion, is that right?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Restatement or Paraphrasing"}, {"text": "Yes that's right. It's frustratgn", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "*frustrating", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Have you talked to anyone else at work about it? I was in a similar situation once, I confided in a co-worker that I trusted and it gave me a different perspective.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "Unfortunately I can't really talk to anyone at work because there is no one I trust to this extent. Promotions are a bit of a sensitive issue", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Have you reported to your HR department the issue around biased feedback being used as a determining factor in not being considered?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "The HR department favours managers so I am worried that will damage my chances of promotion further", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm sorry you have to deal with this at work. I think you deserve the promotion because you are very dedicated.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Thanks, that's good to hear", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I think if you continue to advocate for yourself in a positive manner you could possibly increase the chances of being considered for the promotion.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "It's hard to be positive when I feel like my manager is not receptive to my opinions and just trusts the feedback given by this one other person", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I've worked at a place that seems similar to your work environment. My co-workers were not supportive and I was always overlooked. Eventually, I realized that the environment was toxic and chose to start applying for different jobs. I felt like if my potential couldn't be appreciated then I should go somewhere with opportunities for growth.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "Maybe it is time for me to start looking elsewhere for better opportunities. I've worked at this place so long that I have become comfortable here and the thought of searching for a new job is intimidating", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You've got this! It's easy to become comfortable in what we know but, change causes us to grow.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Yeah I agree, it's uncomfortable and difficult though! I haven't searched for a new job in so long, I feel like I will perform terribly at the interviews", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Just start slowly and remember that you can be picky about what position you chose. I also think we all feel like we perform badly during interviews. Preparation is key. I hope discussing your work situation today has made you feel a bit better!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "It has, thanks for being supportive and listening to my problem", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It was my pleasure! Thank you for sharing with me. I'm glad I had the opportunity.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}], "seeker_question1": "", "seeker_question2": "", "supporter_question1": "I thoroughly enjoyed this task. It would be a great tool for people starting out in the clinical/mental health profession.", "supporter_question2": ""}