[darling1]

you said exactly what i was feeling, but much more eloquently..lol

Originally posted by FloridaTish
My opinion on temp work is that if you act like a "temp", you're going to be treated like a "temp". There is NOTHING wrong with working a temp job, expecially since a majority of big business utilize temp agencies as search engines for non-executive level talent. If you want to be treated like a professional, act like one. Show an interest in the company and think outside of the "box" of the temp position.

When I first got out of college, I went to a well known temp agency in Atlanta and was offered a 6 month position with a major corporation (think big time soda company). Although the pay was average, I was thrilled to get my foot in the door and not have to go on endless interviews and spend a small fortune on sending out resumes. When a permanent position opened, who was the first person they offered the job? Me. Had I never temped, I would have never gotten the HR position I had always wanted.

I don't know if it's just me, but it seems like there are a number of people (not saying anyone specifically) who have unrealistic thoughts of what they are owed. So you graduated from college? You and about 100 other candidates who are vying for the same job....many who are more qualified and attended better schools. Sometimes you have to take a smaller salary to gain experience. I just don't think that some recent graduates get that.

As for a temp agency taking a percentage of the pay, what's wrong with that? They are a business and they are able to get you a job where otherwise you are having no success (once again not calling out anyone specifically, but stating in general terms). Don't want to pay a fee? Go down to the state offices and try and find a job suited to your taste at the local job link with the rest of the underprivileged/unemployed. After one day there, I know you'd be singing a different tune about the temp agency getting a cut.