Emotion: anxiety
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I've lost my job due to layoffs and have a mountain of debt to pay off. Not sure where I will get the funds. I'm worried I will lose my car and even my house.

user: hello?

assistant: Hey! How are you?

user: Not so good. Yourself?

assistant: I'm good but why are you not good?

user: I've just received my pink slip at work. I knew it might happen, but was hoping they would choose to keep me on. I'm really freaking out here. I have got to find a job before Monday.

assistant: Did they have a reason for giving you the pink slip?

user: They are getting rid of all kinds of people and I think the newest hires are going first.

assistant: You will find a job if you are determined enough :)

user: People were let go every Friday for the last month. I was hoping I had another week to try and save up.

assistant: Do you have enough money to keep going?

user: I am looking around the house trying to find things I can sell just to get me through the next week as far as groceries and I think my phone bill is due too. I really don't. This came at the worst time. I don't know what to do.

assistant: I think that selling your old possessions is a great idea I can tell you are stressed just by speaking to you

user: I wouldn't say they're old. One was a Christmas gift from a few months ago, but I've got to do something.

assistant: Yes, pulling through this is the most important, because there may be a better future waiting ahead of you

user: So much is closed here due to the pandemic I'm not sure who is hiring. This is just too much. I sure hope so. Right now I just can't see a way out.

assistant: It will work out somehow, I was made redundant a few months ago actually

user: I'm so sorry. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Where did you look for work? Do you have any tips?

assistant: Yes, I have stable work right now, but now I have learned to be prepared for the worst, but right now, you should do everything in your power to pull things together Maybe do freelance in your free time? Special talents to showcase

user: I was thinking maybe I could do gig work like ride share or grocery pickup. That might help until I get full time somewhere.

assistant: Yeah, that's a good idea, and it would help you pull by I advice you to follow your gut

user: I should probably contact the phone company. Maybe I can do a payment plan? I need to definitely try and consolidate things. I was really starting to get back on my feet and now the rug has been pulled out again. I don't know how I'm going to trust another job prospect.

assistant: Yeah, because right now your phone isnt your top priority, and you can trust another job, just always be prepared for the worst.

user: I wish they had taught us this in school. I feel so ill prepared. I cried the entire way home. I thought about calling my parents and letting them know, but they have their own problems right now.

assistant: You should always keep your head held high because it is only in this state that you can make your best decisions for your future

user: I'm trying. I feel really ashamed. It helps to tell someone.

assistant: Its nothing to be ashamed about, and there is always someone to talk to with these things

user: Thank you for letting me vent. I'm going to call about my phone and search some job boards.

assistant: Yes thats the spirit, and you are very welcome :)

user: Take care, and thanks again. Bye bye.