Has anyone worked in a "Limited-Term Position?"?

Question

I was recently offered a position with an large, multiconglomerate corperation, but the job is a 36 month, limited term salary + bonus position. Has anyone had a good experience with this type of job or does it usually end with the completion of your contract?

Answer 1

I worked for a nursing agency for several years. Several facilities I worked in offered me a "full-time" position with them. However, the pay I would have received was only about half of what I was making through the agency (Half the hourly wage then also with insurance being deducted didn't leave much in the way of "take home pay"). I also worked for a factory as a "temp". After 6 months they reviewed my performance and offered me a "full-time" position. I accepted, but my take home pay was less than it was through the temp service because they took out insurance.

I know several people who have started out as a temporary employee and was offered a full time position. It really depends on the business, how much overhead they have, and the type of work/service required of the employee. If nothing else, take the temp position so you have an income while you look for a permanent position elsewhere in the event they don't offer you one.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

I have had great experience with this type of job. The contract end date is usually the last day of work but you have clear expectations and requirements as well as usually a lax schedule at the end of the term to interview for your next assignment. In some cases -if you have diverse skills- you may be offered a ne assignment but in most once the project is completed you are no longer needed. Good Luck!