I've never been a temp, but aren't there benefits to being a permanent employee; vacation, personal days, health insurance, pension, 401K, severance, leaving early on Fridays, long boozy lunches etc. that don't accrue to temps? Or am I just spoiled?
Regards, Tony -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Hannah Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm assuming that if you said that you would prefer to remain there on a temporary basis, they'd let you go, right? If I might ask, what do you do? How many agencies are you contracted with at the moment? On 5/4/07, Tuesday Chatter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks- I appreciate your 2 cents. I think you are right. I know one other co-worker mentioned a crappy raise...now if I just had someplace to go to on Monday I'd tell them to shove it! But I just can't go a day without pay. Hannah Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Here's my two cents: If they take you for granted now, they will never be responsive to your needs. They are going to raise premiums, give stingy raises, and no doubt shitty bonuses if any. Without knowing the PTO (paid time off situation) I wouldn't be surprised of that were stingy as well. When you're hanging out lower on the economic ladder, cash is (generally) the most effective means of showing value to your employees. Arguing differently is a sign of people who fundamentally do not get your concerns and are not interested in them. Don't go for it, t'ain't worth it. On 5/4/07, tueschatter < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyone want to weigh in on this situation? I am currently in salary negotiations with my employer. This is a temp to perm position. I have been here for awhile and they have made me an offer for a permanent position. My first salary request was kind of high - I knew I would never get it, but it never hurts to ask! So they make me an offer that was $10K lower than that request - which is about what I'm making with the temp agency. I asked them if they could up that offer to another $3000 to help offset the high insurance premiums they have. You'd think I was asking for double the salary or something! They seemed stunned that I even asked! I have gone way above and beyond to deliver on several projects since I've been here. They have a high turnover rate. I'd like to stay - but come on! My request is only about a dollar more than what the temp agency is paying me-- cheap ass bastards! They are supposed to let me know today-- I really wish I was in the postion to tell them to shove thier offer if they tell me they can't meet my request. I just can't support my family on what they offered. I'd have to get a part time job and I am so sick of working two jobs! Yahoo! Groups Links Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center.
