Temping

rkh001

Not sure if this is the right place for this...

I temped for a company last Feb and Mar and then left to go to a company that was offering the job on a temp to perm basis. Well, as things turned out, this did not happen. I left to rejoin the original company (as their 'new' temp was leaving) and have been there since Sept last year. My position was such that I will stay until their new computer system is installed and up and running. The goalpost for this keeps moving and I thought that I would still be there until Nov/Dec this year.
Well, had a call from an agency tonight to say that the company are looking for a permanent person in my role. I feel sick because I was always told that if the position arises they will let me know. As a temp I am on 1 hour notice period.
Just starting to get organised with debts, OH has only just got another job (after 6 months of unemployment) which he will start in April. Don't know what to do.
Does anyone know if I have any rights to enforce my position in my current job?
Any help will be useful.
Thanks.

Ceri_2

I don't think you have any rights, but can you not ask if you can apply for the job?

I'm temping at the moment as well, should be till october, I'm covering maternity

ManAtHome

I'd second the "give 'em an ask" - maybe they need to have to have a minimum number of applicants, thought you wouldn't be interested, agency spinning you a yarn (if you just leave they may get a bit of business...). Hiring somebody else is going to cost the company - I'd be surprised if they'd overlook somebody they already know (probably not the best time for a "10 reasons to kick HR peeps" rant however!).

Think you're entitled to a weeks notice - temp terms and conditions are subject to EU law, but that's worth a week - talking to your boss may be worth more.

moozie_2

I don't know how it works in the private sector but in the public sector temporary staff gain rights after they have been employed continuously for over 6 months.

I agree with Ceri, perhaps you can also apply for the job? Sorry

Annie_Fanny

rkh001 - this is not unusual :cool: - I have recently been majorly kicked in the teeth by the organisation that I was working for on a temp basis - won't go in to detail as it makes my blood pressure rise!

Although the situation is a bit poo I would try and make the best of the situation. Definately speak to the boss or your line manager and ask them what the craic is?!

A few questions:

Do you like the job you are in?
Are you on a 'good' hourly rate, i.e. if you left this job would you get a similar rate in your next job or is the rate you are on exceptional and you want to keep hold of it?!
Do you do a specialist job or are you a PA or factory worker perhaps?
Are there plenty more jobs available with the temp agency?
Speak to the temp agency (today) and ask them to put you forward for permanent jobs coming up, (if the agency knows you are a good worker then they won't hesitate for a second!)
What is the recruitment process like in the job you are in?

Best of luck - let us/me know how you get on...

Annie
Xx

elisebutt65

Usually if the company takes on a temp fulltime, then the agency charges the company at least 3 months salary.

This could possibly be why they are looking elsewhere to fill the position?

amosworks

Well rkh001, you have to remember that the single most important factor in giving people jobs and whether they get to keep them isn't really ability at all - it's personality!

If you're well liked, your face fits and you've got the right attitude then I'd say that if you want the job then it's yours. People skills are so essential in life I don't understand why they're not taught in school TBH :rolleyes2

For most the things in life, ability probably accounts for 10% of everything you do and the rest is up to you as a person. So go forth and become friends with your boss (unless he's like my ex boss who's a total :mad: who can :mad: his :mad: up his :mad:'s fat :mad: and :mad: him and the :mad: horse he rode in on) in which case I'd try and find a better job.

Good luck anyhoo

rkh001

Thank you all. I do like my job, the money is good, the hours are good (8.30-4.30) and it is only 20 mins drive from home.
I will be talking to the agency at 8.30 this morning, get a low down on what they know/mean and then I will speak to the boss. I was told right from the start that it would never be a perm job so, as you rightly say, check with the boss.
I will let you know how it went. Wish me luck.

Amba_Gambla

apply for the job without the agency, if you get it, tell the agency you've got a new job elsewhere and job's a good 'un. (make sure you let work know!!)

agencies are blood (and life) sucking leeches.....

Pigeongirl

amosworks wrote:

So go forth and become friends with your boss (unless he's like my ex boss who's a total :mad: who can :mad: his :mad: up his :mad:'s fat :mad: and :mad: him and the :mad: horse he rode in on) in which case I'd try and find a better job.

LOL :rotfl:

But no hard feelings eh?!

rkh001

I agree with you Ambla_Gambla. Agencies suck!
Anyway, spoke to the agency this morning, asked him what he knew and guess what! - he knew nothing. He didn't even have ajob to talk to me about. I thanked him for ruining my night and put the phone down.
As far a s boss is concerned, he has told me that if there is a perm vacancy for my role, he will take me on.
So, thanks for your support. I needed to vent my anxiety last night and you all helped by just being there. Much appreciated.