temp work sucks

[Mari]

Originally Posted by Nixxxed

I've worked more temp jobs in my lifetime than I care to admit.

And you're right -- the lack of benefits is definitely a drawback, especially here in the U.S. where there seems to be a holiday that regular employees get paid for every few weeks.

And I did get suckered into a few of those string-along situations. However, I finally decided that I wasn't gonna be crapped on, and left the jobs. Now, if I'm being considered for a temp-to-perm or long-term contract gig, I insist on the details up front. 3 month trial period? Fine. But, once the 3 months are up, they'd better make a decision, or I'm gone.

The only thing I *really* like about being a temp is that you always have the "Don't bother me with it -- bother a full-time employee with it" card to play. Not that you should play it. But it's there if you really need it. And, it seems you don't get sucked into office politics and the gossip vine that easily.

Good luck, Mari!

thanks
Hmmm I do play those cards occasionally , like the "I don't know, I'm just the temp" one.
If I knew it was easier to get another job after this one, I guess I wouldn't 've let myself get into this stringalong situation. I do write on other jobs but if you hear you're the 300th letter? That's the job situation in this country (and esp. this part of the country) right now. But part of this is my own choice to stay here, yes. *Kicks herself in the butt to put more effort into finding other jobs after vacation! *