For years I have joked that I am a professional temp. When asked what that means I've replied with, "Someone who can turn a 3 week job into a 3 month job". All while not being noticed.
The key is to do just enough to keep your job but not so much as to work yourself OUT of the job. Bosses really only care about one thing- getting the job done. They don't care how long it really takes or how much the company is spending on a temp to get it done... only that it is being taken off of their plate and the temp seems to be doing their job well. I came to realize this early on and it has paid off in longer term employment. Not only that but I have been recalled for that same company several times.
So anyone out there looking to do the temping game to supplement their self employment "real job"... do yourself a favor and stay under the radar. The one thing bosses hate more than anything is to be shown up or proven wrong. Do your job at a steady pace, show that you can work independently and you will have a job for quite some time.
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