Why are temp employers so bad at communicating expectations from the get-go? I'm beyond frustrated after being dismissed from a temp job yesterday (after 1 week) because I didn't show my work at the end of each day. No one ever told me I had to! Of course, I would have done it if I knew. It feels like they're setting you up to fail. Now I'm back to square one with no idea where to find my next job.

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That is so frustrating! I have had some temp roles and you are like an outsider to the normal employees. Everything is set up differently and you are kind of forgotten about a lot of the time. I’m not even sure why they are offering contract work if they aren’t serious about it.

It's quite unfortunate it is how most leaders suck at this.

There was a time I had this role and same thing almost occured. I started the role and expectations weren't communicated properly,

When I was told to submit a deliverable I knew nothing about I was amazed. But I learned fast, I started asking my supervisors questions about expectations daily through email response and would copy everyone on the team.

She knew I was serious and won't joke because doing so, her job also is on the line (her incompetence would glare to the higher ups).

I'm sorry you had to experience this. It's the worst knowing the job market is very competitive. Don't over think it, you'll get a better one.

Stay strong

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