John: Any jobs going at your place at the moment?
David: No, not at the moment but there might be some coming up next year.
John: Just left my job so I really need to find something rather quickly.
David: It's a bad time of the year with Christmas and New Year and all that.
John: Yes I know. Nothing much happens until about mid January. That's why I'm asking around.
David: If I hear of anything I'll let you know.
John: Thanks. Keep me posted.
David: I shall.
John has just left his job. John needs to find a new job quickly. David is not looking for new workers. David thinks Christmas and New Year is a bad time to look for a job. David will inform John if he hears about a job offer. 