Emotion: depression
Problem: ongoing depression
Situation: Losing Job

assistant: Good afternoon! What can I help you with today?

user: Hello every since I lost my job I have felt sad and useless

assistant: That is an extremely tough situation to go through, I'm sorry to hear that.

user: Application after application I get rejected, it makes it hard to even fill out more

assistant: Yes, job applications can feel particularly demeaning to complete. Personally, I get frustrated with all the repetition and then repetitive rejection. It seems like I had no value. But you have to consider that there are dozens of different reasons why you don't get selected for a job, and quite a few of them have nothing to do with you , either as a person or as an employee.

user: It feels good someone else knows how frustrating and what a cycle it creates but I am also sorry that you do know how it is also. Thank you for that, it seems most of the jobs I am applying for I am over qualified for which doesn't make sense to me and makes me think it is something personal about me.

assistant: No, don't think that. I know of several employers that have actually said they don't want employees smarter than them. It requires more money and more management, and quite a few people are very happy to not do either of those things for ostensibly higher quality workforce. On an actionable level, have you been getting blocked at the application point or the interviewing point?

user: Hopefully I find an employer that sees a quality workforce over other things, its getting pretty discouraging I seem to be getting blocked at application level for employment, it seems my skills are mostly being put out to contract work now, which is not something I am familiar with.

assistant: I see. Maybe there are some qualification programs in your local area, or maybe at the local university or college where you could take classes? There is a career development center at my local university that is open to everyone, maybe you could see if they would review your resume and give you some objective feedback? Students love a good live subject :-)

user: Wow I have never thought about that! That sounds awesome and like it would be great help, also trying something new would feel nice instead of filing the same stuff into applications!

assistant: You should explore what resources your city/county/province may offer for job seekers. It is in the best interest of almost every community that its members have have jobs and feel useful, so you may find some valuable information and maybe some connections. Oh! And what I always tell everyone who is looking for a job: Apply UP! Don't ever think is something above your level. Apply UP! They may admire your temerity and invite you for an interview just to see who you think you are :-)

user: My spirits are going up just having this conversation and looking forward to the community outreach. Hopefully it helps lift this gloom that has been over me for months. I loved my previous job but due to bad management it was taking a toll on everyone employed.

assistant: I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better! Yes, bad management is so toxic. Even with great coworkers in a job you love, horrible management can ruin it quickly. You seem like you are open to trying new solutions and putting in the effort to up your competitive level. Stay positive and take care of yourself mentally and physically, and I think you will be successful.

user: I think that is truly when I started feeling down, productivity was high but it mattered not to those in charge it was never enough. Thank you so much for talking, I feel so much better already and this was great adivce.

assistant: I was in a similar situation, nothing was ever good enough, and we were never given enough information to succeed anyhow. I am glad to hear that!

user: I'm sorry you had to experience something similar by the sounds of it you are no longer in that situation, so that gives me hope for myself!