Working Temp, can I quit?
It's been my experience that in the past if I were to quit a position after putting in 2 weeks, I wouldn't be able to work for that Temp Agency again. Has anyone experienced this? I accepted a month long assignment, but I was recently hired for a temp to hire position and it pays great and has benefits. What if I hate it? Anyhow gone thru this?
If you have not already, it might be a good idea to ask about the temp agency's policy regarding temp employees that leave wish to step down from an assignment. If you explain to them the reason, they might have a policy such as putting you back at the bottom of the list to be called. In any case, you work for the temporary agency; they should be the ones you broach with the intention to leave the position to which you have been assigned, not the company at which you fulfill your assignment. The agency should speak to the business on your behalf - chain of command. I agree with Mark, if you found a temp to hire position with great pay & benefits, those positions these days are few and far between (especially the benefits). If that opportunity was offered to me, I would grab it with both hands and feet and work it for all it was worth. Another position like that may not come around for a while. Good luck ! Namaste ~Diane
Rocco, I believe Mark hit the nail on the head, the temp-to-hire position definitly sounds like it would be in you best interest. Give the Temp agency a call and talk with them respectfully, and be sure there no strings attached, (that happened to me once). Then move on. Best Wishes
I have been working with temp agency and every job they tell me it's temp to hire. Last year I even told them that there was I An opening at the company where I was working. There was no reply.
Yes...that does seem to be a pattern with temporary agencies. Or, refusing to take assignments that you are qualified for. I was offered a temp position about a year ago, which would have required a 50 mile round trip from my home to the job site each day, paying $9.00 an hour, and I declined. So that temp agency took me off their roster.
I agree that you should handle this on a very professional level and try not to burn any bridges. Here's a suggestion. You signed up for a one month assignment and you're two weeks into it. How about doing what you would do with any other position. Give the Temp Agency your two weeks notice and tell the opportunity you will start in two weeks. One, not burning any bridges in case you need that Temp Agency again and, two, Shows the new place your level of integrity. Just a thought! Good luck in your new position!
Well first off going into it with that attitude you won't last have some positive thoughts
Hi Thomas, I agree with the previous comment. As long as you maintain professional communication between both opportunities then that’s all you can control to insure a good work history and referrals. Sounds like you're not happy with the current job and the temp to perm opportunity has a better benefit package and career track so I encourage you; go with your gut.
Hi Rocco,
I haven't experienced that personally, but I think you always need to do what's in your best interest. It sounds like you have a new opportunity that could go permanent, pays better and has benefits. This seems like a big win for you personally and I think you should try and make it work. As long as you act professionally with the Temp Agency, I think you could go back to them down the road if needed.
Good luck in the new position!
-Mark
Congratulations definitely go with the better opportunity there's plenty of temp agencies out there if you ever needed one again so dont worry about weather there's hard feelings with this one. It sounds as if you are conscientious and respectful anyway so u have done your due diligence. I hope everything works out well with your new job