Speaker 1
I am a college student. I enjoy playing soccer. My mother runs a school. I am an only child. I am currently unemployed.
Speaker 2
I like singing. I am a person who enjoys running. My parents met when they were in high school. I have been to 20 different countries. My favorite color is turquoise.
Speaker 1
I am searching for a job. I am a college student. I like to play soccer. My mother runs the college. I study soccer. My mom has a boyfriend. I live in my mom's basement. I have no siblings.
Speaker 2
I have never played soccer. I love to go running. I love to sing. I am an only child.
Speaker 1
Hi there! I am looking for a job! Any idea where I should look??
Speaker 2
Well what skills do you have?
Speaker 1
Well I am in college and I enjoy soccer a lot!
Speaker 2
I never played soccer, but I love to run! What are you studying?
Speaker 1
My mom runs the school so I am studying soccer.
Speaker 2
I didn't know you could study soccer. Sport science?
Speaker 1
Mom's boyfriend says I will live in mom's basement forever unless I change what I am studying.
Speaker 2
Don't listen to him and follow what you love!
Speaker 1
See that's what I'm saying! What do you love?
Speaker 2
I love to sing, I do it whenever I can!
Speaker 1
Wonderful! I hope to hear you on the radio one day.
Speaker 2
Thank you! I bet you will be an amazing soccer player!
Speaker 1
I just wish I would have had siblings to practice with. Do you have any?
Speaker 2
No, I am an only child, but my parents have been great..
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Speaker 1
I am searching for a job. I am a college student. I like to play soccer. My mother runs the college. I study soccer. My mom has a boyfriend. I live in my mom's basement. I have no siblings.
Speaker 2
I have never played soccer. I love to go running. I love to sing. I am an only child.
Speaker 1
I think I may have secured a job!
Speaker 2
That sounds great, what kind of job did you apply for?
Speaker 1
I applied to be a scuba diving instructor. I learned how to do it in college and never thought it would get me a job! Hahaa
Speaker 2
How much are they going to pay you?
Speaker 1
Not much. It's only 35,000 a year. But I guess it makes up for it that I'll be scuba diving almost every day!
Speaker 2
I'm also looking for another job since I'm unhappy in my current one. Now you have given me more motivation to find one. 
Speaker 1
I'm glad to hear that. What's going on in your current job? What's making you unhappy?
Speaker 2
The workload is really intense and I feel that my boss does not appreciate my efforts. 
Speaker 1
Ugh, that sounds terrible. I can't believe someone who can't appreciate their team can go become a boss! It's unfair
Speaker 2
My workplace is not a meritocracy. My boss is related to the owner of my company. 
Speaker 1
Oh that's even better. What kind of job would you be looking for?
Speaker 2
Hopefully something in the sports or entertainment industry. I need work that excites and motivates me. 
5 days
Speaker 1
I am searching for a job. I am a college student. I like to play soccer. My mother runs the college. I study soccer. My mom has a boyfriend. I live in my mom's basement. I have no siblings. I got a new job. I am a scuba diving instructor. I make 35,000 a year.
Speaker 2
I have never played soccer. I love to go running. I love to sing. I am an only child. I am looking for a new job. I do not like my current job. I feel unappreciated at work. I need work that feels exciting to me.
Speaker 1
I had my first shift at my new job!
Speaker 2
How did it go? Are your colleagues nice?
Speaker 1
They seem to be but they do not engage too much
Speaker 2
Oh so they are a bit lazy? What's your manager like?
Speaker 1
The workers do only as much as they need to get by and the manager seems satisfied not to rock the boat
Speaker 2
Well I hope they don't pile too much of the work on you then. How long ago did you train as a scuba diving instructor?
Speaker 1
I finished my training and certifications about 2 years ago
Speaker 2
That's great. I've never been scuba diving before though I'd like to try. Hearing about such an adventurous job makes me want to leave my boring office job even more!
Speaker 1
What type of work are you looking for?
Speaker 2
I think with my skill set that maybe I could move into the charity sector and work for a good cause. That way, even if it's not the most exciting role, at least I'd feel like I was making a difference. Do you think you'll still have time to play soccer alongside your new job?
Speaker 1
I am not sure-I would like to but only if it does not interfere-what kind of charity work are you thinking about?
Speaker 2
Maybe working for international aid or something like that. I'm not sure yet, I should start looking!
9 days
Speaker 1
I am searching for a job. I am a college student. I like to play soccer. My mother runs the college. I study soccer. My mom has a boyfriend. I live in my mom's basement. I have no siblings. I got a new job. I am a scuba diving instructor. I make 35,000 a year. My colleagues are nice but don't engage much. My co-workers are lazy and my manager doesn't seem to mind. I was certified in scuba instructing two years ago.
Speaker 2
I have never played soccer. I love to go running. I love to sing. I am an only child. I am looking for a new job. I do not like my current job. I feel unappreciated at work. I need work that feels exciting to me. I've never been scuba diving but would like to. I have a boring office job. I'm thinking about getting a new job. I'd like to work for a non-profit. I'd like to make a difference in my job. I'd like to work for an international non-profit.
Speaker 1
A friend told me about an international non-profit that's looking for new employees.
Speaker 2
Oh, really? Tell me more, please, so I can get out of this miserable job! Every day I spend there just feels like another day wasted.
Speaker 1
The job is in international and domestic disaster relief, it is called Samaritan's Purse. They are always looking for passionate and compassionate people. It would involve a lot of travel though, are you open to that?
Speaker 2
Uh, yeah! Absolutely! I'm so bored with my life here. I feel like I'm not making any kind of real impact on the world, or making myself a legacy I will be proud of. I feel like giving back and seeing the world could give me a bigger purpose! I am interested in learning more about Samaritan's Purse if you could tell me!
Speaker 1
There are a few different employment path's that you could take through them. One would be working out of their headquarters in North Carolina and then going out on 2-3 year deployments to places in need. The other option is joining their DART team which puts you on 2-3 week deployments on an as needed basis. So, they have some different options depending on how long you want to be away for.
Speaker 2
I think I would be more interested in a long term deployment, although, it is a lot for me to consider first, so I will have to learn more. But I know for sure that I am committed to leaving where I am currently and starting a new chapter of my life. 
Speaker 1
Yes, it is a huge commitment. You could also start on a DART team to see if the company and position is a good fit for you, and then transfer into a long-term and full-time position if you are enjoying it. There is a lot to consider here and you are very talented so you will have a lot of opportunities. 
Speaker 2
If I were to try out the short term deployments first, would I be able to switch into a more long-term one if I would prefer? At least this way, I could see if it's a good fit first?
Speaker 1
Yes, exactly!! That is definitely an option, and I think that would be the best route to take. They are always looking for people with medical, sanitation, water treatment, record-keeping, project management, or ministry experience. Do you have any of that?
Speaker 2
I have a little experience in record-keeping and project management, as I've done these roles in my current office job. Would that work?
Speaker 1
Certainly! Those are essential to keeping the non-profit running. I think that you would be a great fit within the non-profit. How soon are you looking to quit your job?
Speaker 2
As soon as realistically possible - I need to stay a couple more pay periods so I can pay off a few loose ends, but after that, my lease on my apartment will be up as well, so I'll be free to go anywhere.
11 days
Speaker 1
I am searching for a job. I am a college student. I like to play soccer. My mother runs the college. I study soccer. My mom has a boyfriend. I live in my mom's basement. I have no siblings. I got a new job. I am a scuba diving instructor. I make 35,000 a year. My colleagues are nice but don't engage much. My co-workers are lazy and my manager doesn't seem to mind. I was certified in scuba instructing two years ago. I am knowledgeable about the Samaritan's Purse hiring practices. I think the DART team is a good career option. I think non-profits can benefit from people with all kinds of experience.
Speaker 2
I have never played soccer. I love to go running. I love to sing. I am an only child. I am looking for a new job. I do not like my current job. I feel unappreciated at work. I need work that feels exciting to me. I've never been scuba diving but would like to. I have a boring office job. I'm thinking about getting a new job. I'd like to work for a non-profit. I'd like to make a difference in my job. I'd like to work for an international non-profit. I would enjoy doing humanitarian work. I am open to traveling. I don't mind leaving my current area to work abroad. I currently do office work. I do record keeping and project management. My lease on my apartment is up soon.
Speaker 1
What is it you dislike about your current job that makes you feel miserable?
Speaker 2
The work is boring and although I work hard and do a good job, no one notices.  It's just business related work. I don't feel like I'm doing something meaningful, like helping others.  What is a DART team?
Speaker 1
Yeah, you want to feel like your work is rewarding and appreciated. I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully you come across a more rewarding opportunity soon. A DART team is a Disaster Assistance Response Team, helping people in immediate need.
Speaker 2
Wow, that sounds really interesting.  Is it like the Red Cross, helping after floods and hurricanes?
Speaker 1
Yeah exactly! They help with a variety of emergencies. I don't think it's difficult to sign up to volunteer, and I'm sure they have other career options as well.
Speaker 2
That would be nice because I am willing to travel all over.  So what is your involvement in Samaritan's Purse.  I've heard of them.  They are a Christian charity?
Speaker 1
Yes, they are. I got involved with them in high school, and I've volunteered at their Christmas charity event every year. It's one of my favorite holiday traditions.
Speaker 2
So what do they do at Christmas?
Speaker 1
They collect presents and wrap them for children who otherwise may not receive any. It's great, a big group of us get together to wrap hundreds of gifts.
Speaker 2
Nice!  I'd like to do volunteer work but I need a paying job too.  Did someone on the organization's paid staff set it up?
Speaker 1
I'm sure they'd love to have you! I don't know which positions are paid exactly, but I can ask a friend of mine there and get back to you. What kind of work would you be interested in doing with them?
Speaker 2
Well I am already doing data collection and record keeping, and keeping an eye on the expenses and successes or failures of business projects.  But it would be more interesting to do something humanitarian like that.  I'd need a job that lasts longer than Christmas, lol!
17 days