This book should have been written years ago! But I guess temping is like menopause - nobody talks about it even though half the population will experience it at some point in their lives.
Book Description
A book written by a temp who loves the temp life. Not a "survival manual"; rather the words of a mentor with years of experience who knows how to make your desire (or need) for flexibility and freedom work for you. With a simple attitude adjustment, you can enjoy your time as a temp, be it short- or long-term. Though she encourages you to take advantage of any opportunity to hone your skills, Molly believes that the single most important characteristic of a successful temp is attitude, with skills and experience almost secondary. This book --- not a heavy read (no Braverman theorem here) --- can transform the way one views oneself as a temp. Examples: "Your courage and freedom is something the corporately co-opted can never understand." or "Your genius is that you can do their job." or "Everyone's temporary." In a simple format with pen-and-ink illustrations, the attitude is the message. Written for clerical temps (63% of all temporaries) to help "preserve your spirit", it includes a helpful checklist of questions to ask before you report to work as receptionist, some ethics, safety and performance tips and an eclectic and arcane list of resources. Sam Sacco, of the National Association of Temporary and Staffing Services (NATSS), said "Temporary work is not for everyone. It's all in the attitude." This book says "They'll never know how good you really are." .and so what?
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