So I got a job offer

[lemondrop]

for a 6-month contract position. I haven't heard from the one I want yet.

The company who got me set up with this contract said that if I accept this contract, they want me to pull out of any of other jobs I am being considered for. Um, fuck that. I'm not going to miss out on a permanent position with benefits because I'm working a fucking contract so that a company can save money.

This position does sound interesting, but the contract/no benefits and low pay are irritating.

[txgrandma]

How could they have the gall to ask that? Good for the contract job but more success in finding a job with benefits and more money. Companies know people are desperate for work. Don't be bullied.

[txgrandma]

Dup

[leeann]

That's pretty common. The placement firm and the new employer want to know the person will be there to fulfill the full contract term. I would not accept the contract role if you think you are going to bail on it for a permanent role.

[leeann]

I didn't even notice the date!