Feeling excited and guilty
I have 2 months left in my contract position and I'm counting down the days.I also feel guilty for my excitement because I've met some amazing people but there are days where this position triggers my anxiety.The work is okay but the environment isn't for me because it lacks any flexibility.I've only taken 1 personal day off since starting.I'll miss some of the people but this position definitely taught me to ask for what I want and be strategic with my search.
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Anonymous
I'm sorry, but if you're on a 1099/contract you are not an employee. You work according to your business schedule. Sounds like you might have been wrapped up in a company that is trying to make 1099 workers employees without benefits. You, your own company, is the one that assigns your benefits, not the company you're contracted with.
Anonymous
Guilt implies you have done something to harm the company or your coworkers.
Anonymous
You're right.They'ce mentioned other roles for me to stay with the company as a way to help when my contract ends.I haven't done anything to offend them but the environment isn't for me