An article in The
Dallas Morning News, August 5, 2012, edition “Jobs refrain: This is only
temporary” on page 1A, by Sheryl Jean discusses the increasing trend toward
temporary workers. Using a number of anecdotal
cases of individuals leaving full-time jobs – voluntary or otherwise, Sheryl
describes the plight of many workers.
Certainly in today’s economic environment organizations are
reassessing their staffing requirements and frequently are using temporary
staff to cover short-term needs.
The bad news for workers losing their jobs is that they also
lose pay and benefits. The good news is
that this departure may open the way to a better full time job or the potential
for self-employment.
If you lose your full-time job, perhaps this is the time to
be more frugal and eliminate unnecessary activities like eating out and going
to sporting events. In addition, this is
also good opportunity to consider your personal plan, determine your objectives
and develop strategies to accomplish your objectives. I have posted several blogs dealing with
career objectives and job search strategies.
A final note is there are many positives about being a
temporary, part-time, or contingency worker.
I am thinking about substitute and adjunct teaching, military reserve
duty, and being listed with temporary agencies. With temporary jobs, you can usually work when
you want to and can avoid office politics. Who knows?
You can find an organization or vocation that will be life changing.
Please share with readers of this blog or email me at glynjordan@gmail.com
your thoughts about contingency work.
Thanks. Glyn
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