Conversation between two friends discussing job loss and pandemic situation

The transcript is a conversation between two friends discussing the challenges of job loss and pandemic situation. They offer each other support and advice. One friend is struggling to find a new job and is also dealing with family members who have COVID-19. The other friend offers to help by forwarding his resume to his HR department and friends. They also discuss the idea of enrolling in online courses to add to his resume. The conversation ends with the friends wishing each other well.

Listening Assignment

Transcript of two friends
Bob: Hey bob!
Sam: Hey Sam ! Good to see you
Bob: How's everything going at workplace?
Sam: nothing good I am struggling a lot in search of new job.
Bob: why did you leave the job?
Sam: I haven't left with my wish the company due to the Covid-19 crisis has lay off the staff.
Due to this I was also one of them now in the situation of Covid-19 I am facing huge
problems in finding a new job for myself.
Bob: Oh! Sad to listen this. But don't worry bro you will soon found a new job. How's
everybody at home?
Sam: Don't know bro I'm unemployed from last 1 month and also there are very savings left. In
such situation of pandemic being unemployed is really a tough phase for me. Also at home
mother and father are suffering from Covid and my wife has to take care of the new born alone
as we are not getting any care taker for the baby. Everything at home is very messy and puzzled.
Bob: I understand your situation Sam, I know it’s really tough for you to manage the both
situation together. But you must stay calm and have patience. I must suggest that till the time you
are not getting any job you must enrol yourself into the online course in which you are interested
and that also add stars to your resume. Apart from this at home everything will be fine and don't
worry I will give you some contact numbers of care taker agency.
Sam: Yes Brother I am trying but it very difficult for me. I am not able to understand, how to
manage my financial crisis and the family problems together. Also finding a new job is very
difficult in lockdown as already organisations are under low profits due to which they are laying
off. I would be really glad if you could help me with something in this.
Bob: definitely you send me your resume and CV I will forward it to my HR in my company and
also I will forward it to some of my friends. I will ask my family members as well if they require
any person that suits your profile. And also if you need anything any help for the home you can
call me anytime for help.
Sam: thank you for your help and concern. How’s everything going with you? How’s everyone
at home?
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Bob: I am completely fit and fine. There is workload but still as remote working is flexible so
it’s fine. Also at home everyone is great. Even I have been promoted.
Sam: Congratulations so good to listen this. You have been working on that project from many
months for the promotion finally your efforts paid off.
Bob: Yes!! But you don’t worry you will soon find a new job and everybody at home will be
fine too. Take-care!! Bye!!
Sam: Bye. Thank you.
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