by Amazing Creations

Created on: October 04, 2009   Last Updated: October 05, 2009

With the tough times the world is facing today, many people are turning to temporary agencies to help them find jobs. Working for a temporary agency may be great at the moment when the cash is needed, but what happens when the temporary job has ended? You are faced with the same situation as before.

Temporary jobs are usually not the same job you would have working directly for the company. What does this mean for you? A job that requires less work, therefore not allowing you the opportunity to use skills you may have already acquired. You will not be able to get any additional skills either.

Since you never know how long the job will last, you face being unemployed again at any time, usually with very little, even no notice at all. If a company has a lay off, temporary workers are the first to go.

You will not receive the same perks as employees hired directly through the company. This means no health insurance, no company parties, none of the benefits that they receive.

Hopefully you have some type of insurance available, as in my findings, many temporary agencies do not have health insurance avaliable, and when they do, it is at very unaffordable prices.

If a company has a party or event, usually temporary workers are not allowed to attend. While other employees are taking holidays with pay, you may end up working these holidays or being off without pay.

You will have two sets of rules you must follow. Calling out can also be a hassle, as you will have to call the job as well as your temporary agency. Another drawback is for those companies who do not provide direct deposit or pay cards. You will have to find time to go to the agency to pick up your paper check, or possibly wait an extra day or so for it to arrive in the mail.

In the times work place problems occur, it is very difficult having to wait to speak to your boss concerning the situation, as you will have to call the agency, wait for someone to come out, etc.

When temporary agencies receive jobs, they are usually for night shifts. A company can get more day time workers and need the open night positions filled. This may not work well for you, especially if you have children to attend to.

Although a temporary position is great for a temporary fix, there are more disadvantages than advantages,

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