My cousin made a suggestion that I try a temp agency THOUGHTS?
Happybride2005
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i have. what would u like to know?
june262004
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Is it a good Idea?
btrflygrl
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I worked for ASAP temps in Smithtown for a summer and ended up getting a FT job where they assigned me and stayed for 3 years before I moved from NY
suven
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go for it! I worked with a bunch during college and even afterword!
Happybride2005
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u could learn various of fields. the down size there's not always long term assignments. some do have long term assignments. u don't have medical benefits. when the company you're working for is closed, u dont get paid
RedHead
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i agree go for it...it can't hurt to try My sister did it a few years back and stayed with a job for 2 years!
june262004
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Im not worried about Benefits. My DH has excellent benefits.
Happybride2005
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that's good then. i just wanted to tell u the good and bad sides. i would go for it. its a good way to get experience
june262004
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that's good then. i just wanted to tell u the good and bad sides. i would go for it. its a good way to get experience
Thank you. Thats what my cousin said also. She said its good to get your feet wet and learn different stuff.
btrflygrl
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ASAP gives you a test and then places you with a job that fits your skills. I was a receptionist for the summer but I was making $10 an hr
Happybride2005
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that's good then. i just wanted to tell u the good and bad sides. i would go for it. its a good way to get experience
Thank you. Thats what my cousin said also. She said its good to get your feet wet and learn different stuff.
i was doing temp work for about a little over a yr. i did learn alot
holly231
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i worked for a temp agency. You can request a job that is temp to perm. I worked for the temp co for 3 months, and then go hired, and worked there 4 and a half years. I did not have ANY experience, but gave it a try, and learned A TON!
dm24angel
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I DID it for a while years ago, I worked some short term jobs, left of I didnt like them, and was offered two full time jobs that were originally temp...The pay is decent, but depends on the industry. It is worth a try, they will work hard for ya!
JCMsGirl05
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I have been temping on a off for years. I am registered with a few. The agencies are good, but they haven't had too much lately out in eastern Suffolk County. A few things come up in Melville and more in Westbury and Garden City.
Good Luck!
steph4777
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I used to work for temp agencies (like Manpower) during the summers when I was in college. The pay is usually pretty good depending on skill level. Some agencies offer optional health insurance if you on a long assignment (at least 3 months). Definitely worth checking out.
SweetCin704
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I usually work in the summers with Spherion at the Bear STearns offices in Manhattan. One summer I was working for a girl out on disability and earned $20. an hour to do her admin work. They offered her job to me at the end of the summer (but I went back to teach).
It definitely has its pros/cons. It's hard stepping in & doing someone else's job usually w/o a lot of 'training.' Also the short assignments are hard b/c no one really wants to help you. If you can get an assignment that is long term though, it can be great. You learn so much and the pay is good.
