Seeking device about temporary employment.

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November 9,2022 at 5:01PM UTC

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Seeking device about temporary employment. I was hired as a long contract / temp. Now that I have committed this time, learned quite a bit in this pretty good learning curve position, I don’t want to get my hopes up for a perm position but I have been told ‘waiting on HR & end of quarter results’. This co. has hired consultants and has some hourly but permanent employees (which appears maybe to accommodate the request to add that position by the same person I report to). I plan to keep my options open and keep looking elsewhere but it seems like a useless endeavor getting to learn a job, work well with the team, make extra efforts, and be fully committed to the work when it’s also not permanent. Interested in insight: why a company would spend the time and money to hire a temp and not go forward if the job they are doing is still relevant?

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Jennifer TaylorDecember 1,2022 at 4:31PM UTC
There are many reasons an employer would hire contract employees. First, they don't have to pay for benefits, bonuses, raises, etc. They also might truly only need an employee for a long-term project. I worked two different contract positions prior to landing my full-time position. The first, I was told could turn into full-time but never did. Second, I was upfront with the director and said to her that since they could not guarantee that my position would go full-time, I would continue to send out resumes and interview. She extended my contract twice, but never indicated that she would hire me, and I found my job in the meantime.
My suggestion is to have an open conversation with your manager. If they cannot guarantee your position converting, then let them know you will be interviewing for a full-time position.

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