I've been working for my city now for 4 years, since August of 2002, but as a temporary worker. Originally when I started working I had 2 years or xxxx amount of hours before I was terminated. Anyways, my boss prevented that and also was able to get me 1 raise in those 4 years. Recently, I've taken and past tests for higher paying permanent positions but because of school I couldn't work for the hours they wanted. Well, now I'm not going to school and I'm wondering if there's a way I can get the city to get my on permanently because if they lose me the whole project the city is working on will slow dramatically... Any insight would be great...
2007-01-26 12:58:19 · 4 answers · asked by shoman24v 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If you are a key in the development in the city you must have some value to them ... ask them for a permanent position, im sure you'll get it
Loopholes:
Pucker up and kiss your boss's butt
Pucker up and kiss your boss's daughter
Get some dirt on your boss and use it as leverage
Check your union rules / union delegate: theres stipulation in my union that states if you work more than 2 executive shifts you're entitiled to permanent status (80 hours for the fornight) (then join the union if your not already)
2007-01-26 13:24:20 · answer #1 · answered by Truth D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all there is no such thing as a "permanant" position. If you have been a contract employee for four years and wish to be a direct employee of the organization you are currently working at, I would do several things.
First, make it known to your manager you wish to convert. Second, apply for any positions in which you are qualified. Third, network with managers for additional consideration. Finally, I would keep doing an outstanding job and give them every reason to believe you would be an asset to the organization.
BTW--One raise in four years is ridiculous! Keep looking within the organization and outside the organization for a direct position that meets your requirements.
2007-01-26 21:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to discuss this with your supervisor because she/he is responsible for communicating to management your value to the project. Before you have this discussion, list out your contributions to the project, how you saved monies, improved efficiencies, team leadership, etc. Go in there and sell your boss that by keeping you he is going to be successful in his job. Be prepared, however, to be let go, no matter how great you are. City government is disfunctional and crazy.
Good luck!
2007-01-26 21:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sciencemom 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait around for them. You may have a 50/50 chance. Interview for a permanent job and go to them when you have an offer if you want to see if a permanent job there is available. If it isn't, leave and take the permanent job.
Just my advice.
2007-01-26 21:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by kristen 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋