I have been a temp employee with multiple rounds of contract renewal but no offer for permanent role. Do you all think the Q2 results will mean the hiring freeze is removed? Should I quit since they keep stringing me along?
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As a contractor or temp employee, you are never guaranteed anything. They can let you go tomorrow even. I had signed up for 6 months contract but was let go in 3 weeks due to budget and they had to scrap the project. The company is not obligated to do anything for you.
All you can do is learn as much as you can and build up your skill set while contracting. Always be looking out for new opportunities as a contractor and don't be shy about leaving if you don't feel comfortable working there because the company will not hesitate to let you go to save a few bucks.
You are really on your own when you are contracting. Even the placement agency that placed you there will not care if company decides to cut you loose.
I forgot to say they just announced a hiring hold, the upper management did not want to call it a hiring freeze, but we all know that it is. With that being said its not looking good, if I were you I would start looking.
Well I started as a temp, the agency I was with was very clear, no absences no tardiness and do your work good and in 3 months I could become permanent. I followed instructions and was made permanent 3 months later. It really boils down to the instructions given to you if any. If none, chances are there may not be any opportunities available for you in that department. Did they give u any instructions? And if so did u follow?
Why do you think they are 'stringing you along'? Temps or contractors don't come with signed deals for conversion, though sometimes it's promised. Promises are exactly what the word means.
Be smart before you give the deal up. Working as a contractor, except for the pay, is not awful since you're removed from the internal politics, unless your group is hard to take. Read the posts here about all the FTEs who dread being laid off.
Since you've been working multiple rounds as a temp or contractor, it could go either way––contractors sometimes get fired first, other times later as technically you're not in the head count. Spring and summer not the best time to be out in the market either.
But if you're bored, quietly look for either another contract or FTE. Have a plan B and C. Don't jump until you have a bona fide offer in hand or unless you want to take the summer off to sail to Tahiti or similar. Just some free advice from someone who's worked both sides of the aisle.
I would still apply out. Try to have a plan B when your working at this company.