Emotion: anger
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I was scheduled to take my vacation after next week on Christmas week but due to some people quitting my boss suggested that I will have to work , I will not work because I already have plans but I am afraid that if I don’t work she will cut my hours when I come back

assistant: Hi! How are you tonight? Hi! How are you tonight?

user: I am doing just great now

assistant: Sorry that typed twice.

user: How about you?

assistant: I'm enjoying hearing the rain on the roof! Can I encourage you in some way?

user: Well , I already made my mind up, I am not working during Christmas week because I already have plans and also because I requested this week off back on May , so it is not my fault some coworkers quit

assistant: You made plans for Christmas and a coworker quit? Are they asking you to work then?

user: Yes, my manager said I should work and show I am a team player? I said what? You took your vacation week on thanksgiving and we all worked hard to cover you, it I not my problem that two teammates quit and you have to work harder during my absence

assistant: I can understand your frustration. You were a team player during Thanksgiving so saying you are not seems like he wants you to feel guilty. Is this a company where you see yourself getting a promotion?

user: Besides the only reason I am taking that week off is because my kids are coming home. My son lives in Chicago and due to Covid I haven’t seen him all year and my daughter lives in Nashville and she used to come home often but also because of the pandemic , she has not been able to come as often as I would like

assistant: Family is important. I can imagine how excited you have been to see your children again.

user: No, I have not hopes of promotion, I have been 18 years with them and I have straight told them I just want to work through my retirement in the same position

assistant: I have personally had to learn how to not buy into false guilt. If you had plans, then they can ask some people to help out. However, I would consider maybe being flexible one day or two, but not out of guilt, but out of concern. I would personally pray about it. It's a hard situation.

user: Thanks for your advice , I think it all will work out, I think the “big guy” aka as the owner will understand the situation

assistant: I'm sure it will all work out. I have been in that spot. You want to help, but not because they guilt you into it, that seems unfair. Maybe they will offer double time? lol That would be nice.

user: Exactly, she has to understand that life goes beyond work and I have been a very loyal worker for more than 18 years so I think she is trying to fight a fight where she definitely can lose

assistant: I was just discussing with my husband how many people want to try and intimidate us lately. Seems so many are stressed out. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and really enjoy your visit with the kids.

user: At this point , I don’t need the extra money , what I need is time to spend with my family and that’s exactly what I am going to do

assistant: I agree with you! It has been a tough year. Jobs come and go, but family is forever! :D

user: Thank you and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and well a better year than 2020, that last one I am sure will be a very easy one