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What chance of temp civil service job becoming permanent? |
I applied for a job with civil service that was listed as a temp position possibly for a term up to two years. During my interview (my first with civil service) I was told the temp position could possibly become permanent. I declined the position as it did not include any insurance or retirement benefits, but am now wondering if I did the wrong thing. Any civil service employees reading this, is it common for temp positions to become permenent or do they just say that to lure qualified applicants to fill slots? This was a position that was originally performed by military personel but is being transferred to civilian employees at least for the time being. That one is hard because I'm in a Temp job but I had permanent status before I started. It depends on the department and where the money is coming from. It really depends on where the job is, and if the job has potential to become permanent. Sometimes you have to look at the big picture. I moved from California to Washington for a term position. I know it'll be permanent because of what they are trying to accomplish. I was already a permanent government employee and worked in this type of job for years. It's worth it in the long run because of the experience and you'd at least get your foot in the door. It depends on you. It is common that temporary workers are always made permanent. You should have accepted it !! It is RARE for temp Civil Service Jobs to become permanent. The permanence depends upon the type of job and the skill level that you bring into it, not to mention the fact that the budget for the job has a lot to do with it. Temp jobs are great for experience for the young, and for those changing career while waiting for a new job. However, the 'feds' do have 'real' jobs. When working for a government agency, don't waste time in 'temp' postions. Government does NOT work like the private sector. |
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