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Hannah: Hi Rob!

Rob: Oh, hi Hannah! How are you doing?

Hannah: Good, thanks. But I've been looking for a job and it's really difficult.

Rob: Really' What kind of job are you looking for?

Hannah: Anything really. I think I'll be happy to get any job! I've applied for everything from being a waitress to temping in an office!

Rob: I know what you mean. I'm looking for a job, too. Sometimes I think I will never get a job that actually pays! In fact, I've started doing voluntary work while I am waiting to find a job that has an actual salary.

Hannah: Really? I've been thinking about doing some voluntary work myself. I have a lot of free time and it would be nice to do something for other people.

Rob: You should! It's actually a lot of fun and the feeling of giving something to society is great.

Hannah: I will definitely think about it. The problem is what happens if I find another job; I think I would feel really guilty, but on the other hand I need money. I have to pay my mortgage and although I'm sure it would be really good to do volunteer work to be honest I would love to be a sports journalist and if I volunteer to do that I'm not sure how many people I would actually be helping!

Rob: Well, yes, I think if you do something for free you should help society and not big companies. I volunteer in a food kitchen which provides food for homeless people. It's hard work and obviously I don't get paid but you meet lots of people who genuinely need help and I think that I will continue to help even after I find a paying job.

Hannah: I think that sounds really good. Maybe I will look into doing something like that. It would be great to make a difference in someone's life.

Rob: Yes, but it isn't easy. I get really tired making so much food!

Hannah: Yes I can imagine! Maybe I should concentrate on finding a job first and then think about doing volunteer work afterwards!

Rob: (laughs) Yes, sometimes I think the same!