Lost my job in Jan, garden leave thru Mar, then six months’ severance. I’ve been job‑hunting nonstop and have a quick interview today for a 12–16-wk temp role. I’m anxious it could affect unemployment later if needed. Never temped before, and I worry about needing time off for interviews or getting a perm offer mid‑assignment. I care too much about pissing off company. Its not thru a temp agency. It's direct temp hire to fill in for someone out.

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Don't know what you decided to do, but I temped for years several years ago, by my choice. It was interesting and diverse. Don't tell the company, if you accept the assignment, that you're interviewing if it is a temp-to-perm position. Instead, just use excuses...doctor and dental appointments "previously scheduled," car trouble, although you can only use that one a few times, lol. The beauty of a temp-to-perm is that it allows you to easily say it's not a good fit if you don't like it.

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