Emotion: sadness
Problem: job crisis
Situation: Job safety is causing my sadness and stress. COVID-19 is making it worse.

user: Hi, how are we doing today?

assistant: Im doing good. How are you doing today?

user: Not so good unfortunately.

assistant: Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. Would you be willing to talk about it with me? Sometimes talking with someone is the help that we need.

user: Due to this pandemic, I fear for the safety of my job. It's cause me anxiety and stress.

assistant: I can sense how stressed you are about the safety of your job. This pandemic has caused so much stress and very much anxiety on everyone, so just know you are not alone. I'm not sure on the work you do, but you putting your health at risk everyday to make a living for you and your family makes you an amazing person. Just try and remember that your health is very much more important then your job and just make sure you are trying everything possible to keep yourself safe out there.

user: Thanks for the positive vibes, but I doubt things will get better.

assistant: Of course! I also am afraid that this pandemic is going to get worse before it gets any better and that is just my opinion. I am scared for everyone out here anymore and its not just people getting sick and ill, but people like you who could be in jeopardy of loosing their job or their source of income. That's is something that would be on anyones mind, more yours then mine due to you actually working in the public.

user: There is a lock down in my area, I fear it will only get worse.

assistant: We thankfully have not got on lockdown just yet, but I know it will be happening soon. We live in a very small town and it has got bad here that either we know someone who has it, or someone in the family has it. It seemed like it just happened over night that it just spread so fast here that everyone is in a panic mode again. What type of things do you do while you are on lockdown?

user: Think about the bad things that will happen if I lost my job. I have been only thinking about the bad..

assistant: I can only imagine. Is it yourself in your home? What I have tried to do is stay away from the news that has anything to do with covid that could maybe help a little. And god forbid anything happens to you and you do loose your job just know there are a lot of resources around that would help you in any struggles that you fear or end up facing. I know its hard and stressful to search and look for things like that but trust me it will take a lot of stress off your mind.

user: I am not religious, but thanks for the uplifting words. I just don't see a bright side over the fence.

assistant: I'm sorry about that I didn't realize I put that, sometimes it just comes out but I do apologize. I know it's hard to think that this will not come to and end, but just try and think there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and I'm hoping for you and what your doing and putting in, something will come out positive in your favor, even if its just a small step forward. Hey its all gotta start out somewhere.

user: No worries. Any activity suggestions to keep my mind off of COVID-19?

assistant: Do you have children or a spouse that lives with you?

user: Yes, this is why, if I lose my job, my financial situation will affect the family.

assistant: I have children as well, and what I have tried to do is like a at home drive in movie night, or simple board games. I don't have a spouse but I would think maybe an inside dinner night or even a lunch date. Have the kids even help out with that. You'll be amazed on how excited they would be even if it's the little things they can help with like the seating or drawing of the menus. And for maybe the inside drive in make up little movie tickets, and candy and popcorn like a little concession stand.

user: Thanks for the suggestions. This pandemic has really taken a toll on me.