Little things or don't worry it's just temporary

You know, I've been a temp for a long time. I have been with a lot of different companies around the north east and well, they are all different. I have heard about the tough economic times that are here, and yes, while I am glad I have a job...it's just temporary.

Yet, it's okay for my recruiter that's been with the agency (that I'm with now) to leave and have a new job? Yet, I'm still here...still at this place where I will not get a raise, not get benefits, not get paid time off. I am still doing little things that is not really my job, but because I am the temp, I am required to do it. But...they hired another temp...why she can't do the little jobs? I am not sure...I am pushing stuff on her now more often though...sorry honey, we all have to figure out how to keep our jobs here, and I sure know how to keep mine.

Thanks..and for now, I am still just the temp.

In case you were wondering...

Guess what I just figured out, that I thought I would share with you. (The ones who are actually reading this blog that is).

When you are looking for a new steady job while you are temping, even though you have been working at the particular company for months, even years, you may NOT list your "supervisor" that you work for at that company as a reference.

This is because legally you don't work for the company where you have been contracted for! You are still legally employed by the agency!

Oh yes, and another thing. I'm getting really tired of all these other agencies telling me that they have a great position available and would I be willing to come in for an interview. Do they think that I am that naive? Hello? Have you seen the job market out there? It isn't pretty. Yet, there are still jobs, and the ones that are out there, are hard to find. They go with the best candidate.

The recruiters from agencies don't care. You are just a number to them. Don't let them just sly you. Do your homework first!

Just don't tell them the temp told you so.

Thanks.