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   I received a job offer this morning for a temporary three month assignment at Seagate Technologies as an Executive Assistant to the SVP covering for a maternity leave. Yippee!!

   The downside is it is only a three month temp job and the commute is 10 miles longer than it is now (current is 23 miles each way and the new one would be 33 miles each way with the commute time being either the same or about another 10 to 15 minutes longer). Also, another downside is my current temp job ends third week of Jan and the new temp job would end in December depending on the new baby and all.

   The upside was I was informed that they there is an opening for a permanent position at their other location that is closer to home for me and that if all goes well, they would recommend me for the position. I would want to find out more about what level the position is and all the details which I could do within the next month or so.

   This of course means I will have to notify the temp agency for Adobe that I won't be applying for the five month temp job as well as notifying the Apple recruiter that I won't be interviewing for the perm job for now. Darn double darn!

   Hubby says to go for this temp job at Seagate if it means a better opportunity and since there may be layoffs for temps in the next month at my current temp assignment, better to take it now then wait and possibly be laid off. November is a bad month to find a new temp job or even a perm one.

   Any suggestions?

   Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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   Hmmm. Tricky, but I think I'm with Hubby on this one. For a start, there's always the possibility that Pregnant Woman won't want to come back to work after she's had the baby- or might want to extend her maternity leave. Companies always like to hire a known quantity for a permanent position if they can; having you as a temp gives them that *try before you buy* option. And surely you'd be able to get seasonal temp work (although admittedly retail rather than office based) in the run up to Christmas, which would at least mean you'd keep working/earning til the New Year?

   And let's face it, you'd be waaaaay happier, so preserving your sanity has got to be a big part of the equation. How would you feel if you turned this down, then didn't get the Adobe job?

   Good luck making the decision!

   Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #

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   Whoo Hoo! I agree with MCW - You are not happy at your current temp job, and the one at Seagate definitely seems to offer more possibilities. However, I can see that you would be reluctant to give up interviewing with Apple for a permanent position. Any way that you can get a quick update on that situation before you make your decision?

   Posted 2 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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   Now it just got trickier....I just got a email from Apple HR stating they want to find out what my availability is for interviewing for the Apple position. I emailed them back with either available early morning or late afternoon (I can always say I have a doctor's appt).

   Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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   I also forgot to mention that after I spoke with the temporary contact at Seagate, she says it is all contingent on my background check going through and they won't have that answer till the afternoon. They are kind of jumping the gun on this but the preggie woman is due soon and I guess they really need someone asap. Also, found out they are hiring me even though another candidate has Seagate experience! It must mean I really impressed the SVP and the EA. Interesting..hmmm.

   Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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   OK -

   1)is this the temp or perm position?
   2) when can you see them vs when do you have to give a decision regarding the maternity leave job?

   Basically, can you string either party out/along until you have more information to make your final decision?

   I was in the same boat at the beginning of last year, having been made redundant, and then finding myself with a 90% chance of a perm job on the same day as being offered a maternity cover position...I held out on the temp job and was able to push the perm one into confirming one way or the other more quickly. Result? Perm confirmed, and I'm still there...

   Play hard ball!

   Posted 2 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #

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   MCW...the maternity coverage is for a three month temp assignment at Seagate. Apple (aka Apple Computers before the name change due to iPod success) is a perm job.

   My thinking is I do the temp job, go on the interview at Apple providing they don't require more than one interview and then if Apple offers, I take it. If Apple doesn't offer, I at least have the temp job till December and then there may be a possibility of a perm opportunity in another location closer to home.

   First of all...I still have to pass the background check that the temp agency is currently running. They won't have the final yes or no till this afternoon.

   Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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   How soon would the temp job start?

   Posted 2 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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   Tomorrow! Can you believe that! They are in a hurry since the pregnant woman is due soon.

   Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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    Kind of a good position to be in, but on the other hand it's a bad one!!
    Good luck at making a decision, Karin. I'm still waiting to hear about an interview for the secretarial positon at the school. But I just submitted my application on Monday, so I'll give it until Friday then I'll call.

    Posted 2 years ago by MaxandCali'sMom #

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    Yay, Karin. I say take the temp job at Seagate and get out of your current temp job. Then go to the Apple interview and if they offer you the job, great, if not, at least you'll have a better temp (it's gotta be!) job than you do now!
    Good luck!

    Posted 2 years ago by GreatDane #

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    Tomorrow! Wow - that really is short notice! No wiggle room there. I think your strategy is good. Go for the temp job at Seagate but keep your options at Apple open. Good luck!

    Posted 2 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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    Good luck to you too, M&MM!

    I'll be sending lots of positive energy to both of you!

    Posted 2 years ago by Rubia in CA, 4/28 #

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    And best of luck to you, too, MMM!(Ha! the screen just told me I'm too fast, again - I really DO think I'm developing superpowers!)

    Posted 2 years ago by GreatDane #

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    I am still keeping my fingers crossed, MMM that you are called for an interview and all. I know that most government agencies take a long time to fill positions but I don't know if that is the case with schools. I guess it depends on the school district.

    Good luck MMM! Finger, toes, and Sylvesters paws are all crossed for you.

    Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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    Thanks, everybody. You are all the greatest cheerleaders in the world!

    Posted 2 years ago by MaxandCali'sMom #

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    Good luck to the both of you. Karin, take the temp job, interview for Apple and if you like that one better, you can leave the temp job. Don't want to see you without any job. MMM, hope your job come through for you too. Saying prayers for both of you. Love, hugs and purrs Lynn

    Posted 2 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #

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    Karin, great news on Seagate. Since big companies tend to work slow, you could be halfway through the temp job before Apple is ready to make an offer. Fingers crossed for you and MMM.

    Great Dane it is because you are so highly caffeinated that you can type so super fast!

    Posted 2 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Good luck to Karin and MMM! You deserve dream jobs! :)

    Posted 2 years ago by miu #

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    Great Dane, I have run into that speediness problem twice today too. So I guess the double mocha is being extra effective.

    Seagate seems to still be a go so far (still waiting for final confirm on background check).

    Just confirmed interview next Thursday at 12:15pm at Apple. I will tell the temp job that I had a doctor's appt schedule six weeks ago and they are hard to reschedule. Hopefully they will be okay. Distance between temp job and Apple is only about 20 minutes so I can be back in the office by 3:40 pm and work till 6pm or there abouts to make up for the time lost. The Apple HR said something about interviewing between 12:15 to 3:15 pm.

    Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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    Hi Karin,
    Didn't get my call today. Will keep my hopes up and keep trying.

    Posted 2 years ago by MaxandCali'sMom #

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    MMM, as I mentioned earlier it could be that the school district moves slowly. If you don't hear from them by Friday, you could phone them or if you have an email address you could jot a short note saying something like "I am very interested in the position and look forward to hearing from you soon". Unfortunately for us job seekers, they do not always tell us what is going on. In fact, last night I just received a thank you for applying note from a company I had applied to back on Sept 7th. It took them 11 days to respond so I am thinking someone must have been on vacation. That could be the same case for you. Keep thinking positive. I hope it works out for you. In the meantime, keep applying for positions and if possible sign up with a few temp agencies. Good luck. Hugs and purrs.

    Posted 2 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #

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    I have signed up with 3 temp agencies and, of course, Michigan Works Job Talent Bank (which is the unemployment office). I'm eligible for 26 wks. of unemployment at $123.00 week. I call into the temp agences at least once a week to let them know I'm available. I called one today, and they said they had called yesterday-I didn't get the call. I did have a call on my cell phone which came up "Restricted", but I said hello a half dozen times and no one was there. They said that no one answered. Well, doh! I can't answer if the all doesn't go through. It was a part time job, just a few hours a week (but more toward the holidays) at only $7.15 hr. I wouldn't give my my unemployment for that!! Just out of curiosity, if you don't mind saying, what's the average pay for a temp (clerical, secretarial, admin. asst.) in California? I know the cost of living is much more out there.

    Posted 2 years ago by MaxandCali'sMom #

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    Great news Karin, and I agree - take the new temp job, but stay open for apple.
    M&MM
    I can't believe that's all they are offering!! How can anyone live on that? Is it even min wage?
    Positive energy and good wishes for you both.

    Posted 2 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #

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    M&MM and Karin.... what's new? How are th job searches and interviews going? Inquiring minds want to know ... :)

    Posted 2 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    My bad... I left out Shakira ! so sorry... how goes your job search??

    After watching the nursing care my dad has been getting - some good, some questionable in my mind, I'd much prefer an experienced nurse on his case !!!

    Posted 2 years ago by 2 Popoki #

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    Karin, I saw this video on Youtube and thought of you in your current temp job and the co-worker who ignores you.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHlSf3WP75E&mode=related&search=

    Posted 2 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Karin, I agree with everyone's posting(s) on take the temp position w/Seagate and go to the interview w/Apple for perm position.

    M&M's Mom, good luck with the secretarial position w/school.

    Shakira, good luck with the hospital nursing position

    Blessings one and all with your employment searches

    Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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    Karin, any updates? MMM you?

    Posted 2 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    I just called on the school job, and they are interviewing today. I didn't get called for an interview, so I guess I lost out on that one! But I just called on an ad for a personal assistant for a "home and small business". Waiting for a call back on that one. Just got an answering machine. We'll see what happens.! Usually lots of jobs in the paper on the weekends.

    Posted 2 years ago by MaxandCali'sMom #

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