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Pros of Temping
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Cons of Temping
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Variety.
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Occasionally treated as second-class employee; not treated the same
as others in same job.
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Exposure to new skills.
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You are not a real worker -- not part of the company. You sit work
there, but you are not part of any group.
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Broad experience.
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Having to leave a job right after you get to really know the others
you are working with.
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Exposure to different industries.
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Lack of respect.
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Meeting a vast array of people.
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Extremely boring work that no one else wants to do.
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Working with with various level of management.
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Takes a long time to become eligible for benefits.
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Learning about many different businesses and how different offices organize
their files and duties regarding business procedures and policies.
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Sometimes thrown into work situations without guidance or clear
instructions on what needs to be done.
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Ease of introduction to respected companies.
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Fear and trepidation upon the first day of temping.
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Working in some prestigious companies.
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Uncertainty of consistent work.
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Work only when you want; good for meeting sporadic money needs or
in between jobs.
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Insecurity of employment.
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"Have learned more than any classroom can teach."
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You are dispensable.
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Your work is not important.
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