I did a temping job about 4 years ago, where I was taken on as a medical secretary and paid a medical secretary's hourly rate by the 'main' lady consultant at the agency, but when I turned up at the job, it was for a receptionist instead. I 'walked out' at lunch time. Understandably, the agency was non-too keen! Anyway, 4 years later, the same lady consultant is still at the same agency and I went along to re-register with them (she was on holiday and I re-registered with her junior). She's now back from her holiday (the main one) and I have not heard a thing about any additional work because I thought she'd have 'forgotten and forgiven' this incident all those years ago. Shall I still pursue with this agency or find somewhere else?
2007-06-28 23:05:42 · 9 answers · asked by Hello 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm quite a rebel I'm afraid.
2007-06-28 23:23:27 · update #1
Find somewhere else..
2007-06-28 23:12:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of agencies out there so i would register somewhere else. I was registered with an agency a couple of years ago and took on some work that was not expected so i didnt turn up on day 4. I never recieved any further offer of work and a few months later i called the agency and they said they could not offer more work as i was classed on file as un-reliable.. in the terms and conditions it stated that if i am not happy then i can ask for different work as long as i complete the days work i am doing and inform the agency.
Like me i assume you just walked and did not inform the agency. You have to remember when you obtain work through any agency you are representing them. If an agency worker does not turn up then it reflects the agency and if this happens regulary then the company will not request anyone from that particular agency...therefore the agency will be losing money. Its not in there interest to find you work anymore as you have the potential to lose them money as well as make them money.
Find another agency but remember if you declare that you worked for this other agency 4 years ago they are likely to want a reference from them. You and i both know what that will say so it might be in your own interest that you do not declare this agency as previous work...unless however you did several months work for them which would then show a large gap of no employment which you would have to explain.
Agencies are a nightmare.. they dont have any interest in you they just want to make money. I have worked for many agencies and eventually found my own full time job..my advice is stay clear...
2007-06-29 06:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by Steve V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine that it would be a lot easier for you to just find another agency. Its obviously been put on record somewhere that you have walked out a few years ago, and so the agency will maybe feel that you are unreliable. I personally would find another agency, but would also get in touch with the agency you are having problems with and speak to this 'main' lady to get the answer direct from the horses mouth. If you aren't happy with her response, write an official letter of complaint explaining the circumstances.
I would imagine that you would have had to sign some form of agreement / contract with them, so it might be worth reading through that!
2007-06-29 06:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Flossy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid it's your fault. You should have stayed at least until the end of the day and called the agency and said that it was advertised properly and expressed your dissatisfaction in an appropriate manner. When you re-registered with them they probably matched the record from your previous work experience and tossed your resume in the trash because they were afraid of the same thing happening again. Happens quite a lot.
To be honest I'm surprised you went back to them considering what happened the last time. I would have gone to a different agency.
2007-06-29 07:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by Acyla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know the answer to your question. But it is possible that they felt that you needed some hands on training in this assigned job until you knew the personnel and office routine. Maybe they wanted you as a stand by worker for occasions when another medical secretary was on vacation, etc. Maybe you are carrying a chip on your shoulder. Maybe you should have gone with the flow for awhile. Life is a learning process. Not everything that you learn in school is so well defined in the real world. Don't be angry or bitter. If you have the right attitude, every knock can be a boost. It won't feel like at the time of the knock. My best wishes for you.
2007-06-29 06:27:00 · answer #5 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find somewhere else. she obviously has elephant brains and never forgets. doesnt matter whether the fault is you or the agency because its not going to change things. the situation is the relationship is poison pilled. but for future reference, if a temp agency sends you out on a job, never walk out. that is a relationship killer.
2007-06-29 06:16:12 · answer #6 · answered by darvosix 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You question is who's at fault?
The answer is, it doesn't matter.
If this agency is not finding you work (becasue it is a bad agency or just becasue it does not like you) treat it as any other, and use another one.
Unless I've missed something, this would seem like the logical and obvious solution to me.
2007-06-29 06:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by JZD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they will help you as you walked out back then. I would just find another agency. It will be a lot less grief.
2007-06-29 06:14:21 · answer #8 · answered by Laila 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no law in the U.s. which requires her to rehire you or to represent you.
I would take this as a hint.
2007-06-29 06:11:57 · answer #9 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋