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I used to work as a temp for quite a long time when I was in my early twenties. That experience learned me to cope with lots of situations, fit in very quickly, be very flexible and to learn very fast. I also learned not to be afraid to ask for help.
Yes, the flip side is also true. It is sometimes difficult to fit in with the lunch cliques and you can sometimes feel excluded. (Although, I've always preferred a good book to gossiping colleagues and negative Nelly's.)
The last temp job I had became a permanent job because the boss just didn't want to let me go. As it happened, the person in whose place I worked decided not to return from leave and resigned while she was away. I ended up working for that boss for a good couple of years and he was one of my best mentors ever.
You just never know where it leads, do you?
Great story, Rebel! I too temped when I was young. Sometimes I felt frustrated with having been involved at the start of a project and then not being able to see the end result. As you, I also learned a lot.
Today I work from home doing more than job. I absolutely love the freedom it gives me, yet still being involved with other people at different companies and even different countries.
There is always the danger of feeling isolated, but it's up to me not to let that happen.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Being a team of one is often a tedious thing, I agree! Thanks for sharing the tips. 🙂
Glad you liked the tips Matic for when you work in a team of one! Do you have any other tips to share?
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I learned that to work as a temp demand from you great flexibility and an open mind. Sometimes it is hard to work without any team but the benefits worth it. You learn how to cope with specific situations, how to manage your time, and how to reduce the stress.
Thank you a lot for this article! It's finally clear my thoughts about this topic.
Thanks James for sharing your thoughts. There are certainly advantages and disadvantages of being a team of one and everyone is different as to what works for them!