^^^I wasn't even going to say anything because I knew you'd be disappointed if you realized.
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Originally Posted by DrPhil
There are mental health (and other fields of expertise) contractors in many cities who do unadvertised jobs for various mental health private and state-funded companies. They make a lot of money and lasting networks doing it.
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This is what was happening at my job. There were 2 contracted workers in FT positions. I didn't even know there was such a thing.
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Originally Posted by DrPhil
You did something "right." You took a temp job and did well in it to the point where you were wanted/needed beyond the temp assignment. 
Some people won't take a temp job or they'll take a temp job and treat it like a temp job. It's similar to work study jobs in undergrad and grad school. For a number of reasons, most students don't treat those jobs like they will ever result in fulltime pay with benefits or a career. |
Thanks!
It's so funny, the interview I had today was in the mental health field, but it was my training in the temp job (internet-based customer service) that made me suitable for it. I've noticed that most jobs I have applied for in the human services field consider it a plus if the applicant has a background in customer service--it means you know how to interact with people without pissing them off.
Unfortunately, this job won't work out but my cousin's bf is looking for work so I'm passing on word to him. It really is all about networking.
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