Emotion: fear
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I have been unemployed for the last month or so and I don't see any real job opportunities out there right now.

assistant: Hi there, are you having a good day?

user: not doing good as I am stressed pretty badly due to the fact that I have been unemployed and can't find a job.

assistant: I am really sorry to hear that - it is a terrible time to be out of work isn't it? Unfortunately it is happening to a lot of people

user: Yep, the pandemic isn't helping things either.

assistant: Yeah, I know an awful lot of people who have been made unemployed and there is very little work out there. Have you considered doing gig work online? You can make a bit of money there.

user: I know as its bad all over the country. Luckily, I am able to make a little money doing surveys on MTurk.

assistant: Me too! It's one of my main sources of income these days. Are you looking for other work?

user: Yes, but online seems to be hit and miss as there are scams out there right now too.

assistant: Happily I have found it to be good and honest work in general so I'd not worry too much :)

user: Yes, I am as I have over 15 years of warehouse experience as well as forklift experience.

assistant: What sort of field would you like to move into after the pandemic?

user: I would like to getting back into the warehousing or forklift operator field.

assistant: So you feel that your life is just on hiatus at the moment and you want it to get back to the way it was as soon as possible?

user: Yes as I am getting behind on bills and its Christmas time so that makes it even tougher when I feel that I am letting my family down by not working currently.

assistant: Please do not feel like that! A lot of people are in the same position and it really is not at all your fault.

user: It's tough not to as underneath the tree, there isn't much.

assistant: Have you considered contacting charities that might be able to help with Christmas presents and food?

user: I have but they are strapped at this time and really don't have much to help with currently

assistant: (I am so sorry I had to leave the room temporarily, just let me catch up :))

user: No worries...as I understand.

assistant: Ah yes I hear you , I know that there are a lot of people out there in trouble right now. I think though that you should be able to access some food help? I have had to do that myself in the past and I do know that I felt ashamed about it.

user: I am waiting for some help currently

assistant: What sort of help are you waiting for if you do not mind my asking?

user: Yes, it is a hit to the mindset, that's for sure.

assistant: Yes, especially if you've never had to rely on that sort of help before. But there is no shame in it!

user: I have talked to charities, gotten together with my church pastor...

assistant: I am glad that you have someone outside the family that you can talk to and I hope that they are sympathetic!

user: True, there is no shame but it is emotionally hard to deal with.

assistant: Have you considered any sort of counselling to help you with your situation?

user: They are...and thank you for your concern as well.

assistant: You are more than welcome. We all need to come together at this time! It's been a very bad year.

user: Not really, although I do talk to my family about this matter.

assistant: I hope that I have been able to help you and it was nice to talk!

user: It has been and I hope and pray that 2021 is better for us all.

assistant: I hope so too. Best wishes!

user: You have...thanks for the chat...take care and God Bless....thank you...