Emotion: depression
Problem: job crisis
Situation: I do gig work and haven't had much employment since the pandemic started. Loss of money has me down.

user: Hello.

assistant: hell, sorry How are you today?

user: A little down. Kind of broke for Christmas.

assistant: I totally understand how you feel

user: Yeah, it's pretty tough because the year went really well until the summer. I was hoping for a strong close.

assistant: If you don't mind may I ask you a few question? Are you trying to find gigs?

user: Yes but with the pandemic, people are just doing small work themselves instead of hiring out.

assistant: Sorry. I guess you have to change your plan so much.

user: That's what I've been doing, but it's a lot of running in place trying to generate any income.

assistant: I meant you had to change your plan

user: Yes, and the changes I've made to the plan haven't lead to a whole lot more. One of those "painted myself into a corner" situations.

assistant: I am also looking for more gigs and because of Covid, I'm only looking online jobs

user: Like "work from home" style jobs?

assistant: yes just like this mturk

user: Hmm, maybe I can look into these type of jobs. I don't have a great computer but it could do for some stuff.

assistant: Jobs are super competitive these days. Have you thought about becoming a YouTuber or a live streamer?

user: Yes, I've tried both of those. It's mostly luck based. You just have to hope that enough people get interested to make it work and a lot of wasted effort goes into self- promotion.

assistant: I believe after Covid is over more onsite jobs will be available. I hope you will be able to comfortably spend your days until then.

user: I agree with that. I just hope * I can make it until then

assistant: Oh I see. I see you have made a lot of effort to get additional income. Wonderful, I believe you are a great worker when you work, whatever you do. You have passion and motivation.

user: That is true, I am a hard worker, no matter the job.

assistant: I would brush up my resume, make it more noticeable, change your LinkedIn profile if you have one. So that future employer will be able to find you, such a great candidate.

user: Hmmm, my resume could use some work, that is true.

assistant: About resume, one of my friends added his picture wearing a Trump tie on his resume lol . I thought it was weird but whatever it makes it noticeable could help. Or you could start your own business as you have already tried as a YouTuber. I heard a lot of people starts their own because of Covid

user: I never thought about adding a picture to my resume, but it would help show that I'm a profes sional. I have ran my own business, doing custom woodworking for people. For now, I'd rather work for other people. Plus the whole being broke thing really restricts what I could do for a new business.

assistant: Me either, I had never seen a resume with a picture. Yes wear a nice suit and look good.

user: I will try that.

assistant: Oh I see. Woodworking sounds cool! I would do the same and start my own business as a side at first. It makes me want to lift my dumbells and get some muscles!!

user: Well I think I'm going to go work on my resume and maybe buy some new tools.

assistant: I hope you'll find something perfect soon and enjoy your quiet Chrismas

user: Yes, thank you for the ideas. Goodbye.