A: Susan B: Shanta

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A: Hi Shanta, did you finish the [?]?

B: Yes, I finished 2 spreadsheets in Excel, and you?

A: I’m done mine too. By the way, did your husband Faroque find a job yet?

B: No, he didn’t. He has sent out over 200 [?] since we arrived in Canada last year. No decent job offer. He’s really discouraged.

A: I don’t blame him. It’s [?] to find a job in Ontario right now. Many people have lost their jobs in the manufacturing and auto industries.

B: He’s thinking of taking a [?] job until something comes up in his field.

A: What kind of job does he want?

B: He was a mechanical engineer back in Pakistan. He’s still hoping to work in his [?] here.

A: Has he considered an [?] career, maybe something related to engineering like a technician?

B: I think he’d consider it. He’s [?] right now and our money is running out.

A: I’ll ask my brother if there’s anything [?] at the company where he works.
He’s a locksmith.

B: That would be great if you could ask your [?] if anything is coming up.

A: Can you email Faroque’s resume to me and I’ll [?] it to my brother?

B: Yes, I’ll send it to you as soon as I get [?] tonight. What’s your brother’s name?

A: Jason.

B: Please say thank you to Jason for me.