Is it wrong to apply for a temporary job, knowing you can't work it all?

MrTomato

Hello,

I'm going to uni in early October so all jobs I'm looking for are temporary ones. Most ones I've found end before I leave or in September, so it's fine.

However, I have seen a job which is temporary until 31 October. It's to cover the summer rush (or block:rotfl:) at the airport.

Would it be wrong for me to apply for this, knowing I'd have to leave 2 weeks or so before the 31st? I mean morally, contractually and all other =allys.

Thanks.

ceridwen

Morally - yes it would be wrong.

In other respects - don't know...

Zazen999

Depends on what's in your contract.

brightonman123

most temp jobs give a weeks notice either way.. best be up front about it, if want to get a reference!

Evilm

MrTomato wrote: »

Hello,

I'm going to uni in early October so all jobs I'm looking for are temporary ones. Most ones I've found end before I leave or in September, so it's fine.

However, I have seen a job which is temporary until 31 October. It's to cover the summer rush (or block:rotfl:) at the airport.

Would it be wrong for me to apply for this, knowing I'd have to leave 2 weeks or so before the 31st? I mean morally, contractually and all other =allys.

Thanks.

Considering they have already set the length of the contract then I would say it probably is not good to apply to it.

I would find it very difficult to go to the interview without actually admitting I could not do the last two weeks of the contract. I have however always been told I am to honest for my own good.

jimbms

Forget all the morals as any company would not think twice about shortening your contract if it suited them, take the job and eather leave before the end or go off sick for the last two weeks. Morals wont put cash in your pocket, remeber it is better to stitch them up than they stitch you up.

SueC_2

jimbms wrote: »

Forget all the morals as any company would not think twice about shortening your contract if it suited them, take the job and eather leave before the end or go off sick for the last two weeks. Morals wont put cash in your pocket, remeber it is better to stitch them up than they stitch you up.

Good lord, have you NEVER worked for a decent employer who does as they would be done by? Believe it or not, they do exist!

GTO

Have you tried contacting the employer and explain your dilemma?

Having recruited for a number of temporary vacancies to cover summer demand the need would usually diminish once you get to September and therefore it may be to the advantage of the employer having a staggered reduction in capacity (reduces their costs).

If however you want to take your chances you'll need to have a good answer ready for the possible question that may be asked concerning your studies etc.

jimbms

SueC wrote: »

Good lord, have you NEVER worked for a decent employer who does as they would be done by? Believe it or not, they do exist!

Of course I have, but this is of no concern to me, all employers use employees so there is nothing wrong with an employee using them. If you wish to have morals then fine, for me It's me and my family first the rest do not count.

SueC_2

jimbms wrote: »

Of course I have, but this is of no concern to me, all employers use employees so there is nothing wrong with an employee using them. If you wish to have morals then fine, for me It's me and my family first the rest do not count.

Personally I think it quite sad that you care about no-one outside of your own family, but each to their own - you obviously have a very supportive family who are able to provide you with all you need in life. Long may that continue.

donnajunkie

jimbms wrote: »

Forget all the morals as any company would not think twice about shortening your contract if it suited them, take the job and eather leave before the end or go off sick for the last two weeks. Morals wont put cash in your pocket, remeber it is better to stitch them up than they stitch you up.

i agree with this.