I have been on a temp to hire position and have NOT gotten hired yet. So I started looking and got a real permanent job somewhere else. Do I tell my temp agency or this manager here first? I start at the new place in a week so that gives them 1wk to train and find someone new!! Im so excited but nervous to leave them hanging. Who do I tell first?
2007-06-15 10:02:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
Is it wrong to do it through email!!
Im such a wimp.
2007-06-15 10:06:21 · update #1
Tell the manager of the department you are currently working in now, as soon as possible. Make sure you tell them you have enjoyed your time at their company and learned a lot but that you have accepted an offer at another company. Now this is important....get ready for them to make a counter offer to you. If you have done a good job and you already know their systems and procedures they might just ask you to stay on permanently (yes, I know there are issues with hiring you away from the temp agency but if they want you they will make it happen, trust me). If they don't, then at least you didn't burn a bridge which is something you NEVER want to do. Either way this turns out you win. Good luck.
2007-06-15 10:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Rob A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should not tell them through email. It is ok for you to call and tell them though. Most temp to hire position require that you work for a company 6 months or 700 hours (or somewhere in that neighborhood). Let your temp agency know ASAP that you will be leaving. You are an employee of the temp agency. Your obligation is to them. They will contact the manager (or advise you to do so) But tell the temp agancy first. Also, you do not want to burn bridges with the temp agency by failing to let them know or by leaving them little time to replace you...you may have to use them or refer someone there in the future.
Good luck with your new gig.
2007-06-16 10:28:10 · answer #2 · answered by Honey423 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, I agree, you need to contact the temp agency that you work for. They are your employers, and as such are the ones that are paying you every week. As for telling them by email, while it's not generally an accepted practice, some people just are not good with face to face confrontations.
2007-06-15 23:02:48 · answer #3 · answered by avidreader 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the temp agency (don't do it through email - that doesn't guarantee they get the message or read it). You were hired by them so that is your obligation. And you mention you're a wimp about doing this - well, grow up. You need to take responsibility for yourself now that you have a permanent job.
2007-06-16 12:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a courtesy, you should tell the temporary agency so they may start looking for your replacement. You may contact them by phone or in person. Never handle important or delicate matters via the web, that is very impersonal and unproper.
As for your new boss, they don't need to know. After all, they already offered you a job and they really don't care about your other issues. I'm sure they asked you if you could start on "this" date and you accepted. Therefore, you need to go and start working on the date agreed upon and they assume that you would take care of your other career.
2007-06-16 02:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell the temp agency first, and let the place your temping for know too. Its just courtesy, you dont have to. The temp agency will be replacing you where ur at now when u let them know. They wont leave the place ur at hanging. Dont stress it! Tell the agency first, then if you feel led, tell the place. Good Luck!
2007-06-15 17:05:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I worked for Kelly Services, they told me flat out that they deal with staffing issues not me. When I wanted to move on, they contacted the manager and told them that a new person would be coming in the following week. The agency is your real employer not the company they have placed you at. It is okay to tell the agency in an e-mail.
2007-06-15 21:51:30 · answer #7 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should tell your temp agency first, after all you are not an employee of your manager yet. I'm sure the agency will give you further instructions. Congratulations and Good Luck!@=
2007-06-15 17:05:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Giving a 2 week notice at your current position is always the professional thing to do. It's good for your future resume. However once they know that your giving a 2 week notice, they may accept your notice immediately. It's an employers perogative. Which means you're immediately out of a job until your first day at your new job.
2007-06-15 17:07:13 · answer #9 · answered by waawaazzzzat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Terminal Manager I am amazed at how many people today dont give a notice, 2 weeks is the standard.Is that really to much to ask if so most companies will take one & no hard feelings. Also there is no crime in tring to better your situation, just give proper notice. You never know if you may need to come back one day.
2007-06-15 17:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by stlrgl7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋