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So, I have an interview in 45 minutes for a permanent job - but one that I have a feeling is low paying. I just got a phone call from the temp agency

Posted by kelly (aka kelly) Jul 22 '10, 06:19

about interviewing for a temp job that I have a feeling pays a few dollars an hour more than the permanent job.

Should my gut feeling be correct - which would you be leaning towards? The permanent job with low pay, or the temp job with better pay?

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Ultimately, it's which ever job you like more. The permanent job may pay less but if you feel you like it, you'll surely stick around longer and... - Mop Jul 22, 06:57 1
- (plus, as a married person, benefits are a nonfactor. so the big win now may be worth more in the long run as well.) -- nm - workmanda Jul 22, 07:00
depends on the benefits and job security at the permanent gig -- nm - decline Jul 22, 06:22
Does the permanent job include benefits? What about the quality/type of work you'd be doing with each? -- nm - Don Homer Jul 22, 06:20 6
- both crappy office work (phones, data entry) - I don't know about benefits yet. - kelly Jul 22, 06:21 5
  - i might be tempted to go 'temp' (are you covered by Will's health care right now?). then you can look for a more appealling permanent position. - Andie Jul 22, 07:00
  - I usually base my opinion on benefits becuase of my kids. ymmv. -- nm - JaxSean Jul 22, 06:58
  - oh. (I assume you have already, but have you applied for any office jobs with the govt yet? We could certainly use a good person right now, ours - Don Homer Jul 22, 06:30 2
    - I have in the past. - kelly Jul 22, 06:34 1
      - Well, best wishes in your search. I know eventually you'll find something good that you enjoy. -- nm - Don Homer Jul 22, 06:42

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