Emotion: sadness
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I just was told that I ma out of a job as of January 15th.  I am going to get paid for those two weeks in January that I won't be with the company.

user: Well, I have some bad news. I am going to lose my damn job! Can you please help??

assistant: Im sorrty Im here

user: Yes. I am in a crisis at my job

assistant: why do you think you are going to lose your job

user: I have been told so. January 15th is my last day

assistant: That's not a good spot to be in, I completely understand.

user: I will get pay for the last two weeks of January, 2021.

assistant: That is horrible. Do you mind if I ask why?

user: What do you suppose I do? Looks like the company has been hot hard by COVID-19 lockdowns.

assistant: How long have you been working there?

user: I am very sad about this country and my work situation. For 5 years. I work in accounting.

assistant: I understand, I have been in a similar situation recently. COVID-19 really has got us all down.

user: What a great nation we live in.....a future 3rd world one. Yeah, but I was a good accountant.

assistant: WOW, I'm sure that is a big change for you...

user: Yeah, I have not told my wife about it just yet.

assistant: I agree, this country has got some issues but we can get through them Uh, oh, how do you think she will react?

user: Yeah, I am not sure. I better wait to break the news in 2021.

assistant: The good news is that we are on an incline for unemployment so there are a lot of opportunities out there.

user: And I am not the only one who is losing my job. Seems that all of accounting is going to be getting the axe. It makes me sad....

assistant: You could maybe tell her at the very end of this year so you can start fresh for the new year. Do you have a resume?

user: Plus, I have a 50 dollar a day spending habit on lottery tickets to one day hit it BIG Yes, I have a resume that I have not updated just yet. I have a college education and a CPA to boot, but I need one lucky break in life.

assistant: Sometimes that will help to get a better perspective on things... taking some time away from everything in order to catch a breath.

user: Maybe I can spend some quality time with my kids without them knowing I will be out of a job as of 01/15/2021 It is almost Christmas, too.

assistant: I hear ya, I feel like that quite a bit. Like if isn't one thing it's another. I'm sure your wife will understand how the economy has gotten and that she knows that it isn't your fault.

user: Maybe, but we have a huge mortgage and two BMW's. We spend lavishly.... Plus, I spend 50 dollars a day on lotto

assistant: Sometimes it's hard to see the other door opening when we run into tough times, but remember all the good times you have had. Those would not be good times if it were'nt for tough times.

user: True, but the Office was my home away from home. I need to figure out how to deal with my sadness.....

assistant: Well try and think of maybe only spending half of that on lottery, maybe that will help to conserve some money in these tough times. Do you have any hobbies?

user: Yeah, that is a good point. Should I change careers? I like to walk and do pushups on a regular basis; does that count??

assistant: I don't think a huge change like that is neccessary, maybe just looking into options. Unemployment and government help until something else comes up. That is an excellent way to help relieve some stress from our daily lives.

user: Unemployment doesn't last forever; plus, I have pride in my work. Americans are suppose to be strong.

assistant: Exercise also releases endorphins that can make you feel happy.

user: Any other suggestions? I was thinking about becoming an Uber and Lyft driver. The happiness wears off, however.

assistant: I like to hear that, I am a proud American myself.

user: Well, thanks for your input. I think this chat has been helpful. I am a proud American! Good bye.