Why would someone do temporary jobs
even though permanent jobs have more
benefits?
Answers
Gain practical work experience, either in your chosen industry or a different field.
Make some money -- more than $10 an hour on average, according to the American Staffing Association (ASA), an industry trade group -- and often receive basic benefits like health insurance as well.
See your chosen field, or a different one, from the inside instead of simply reading or talking about it.
Get a glimpse of different companies and organizations, and see firsthand how they function.
Meet people who will actually get to know you and evaluate your work performance, just in case a full-time, permanent position opens up in the company you're working for. Some 72 percent of temps are offered permanent positions with the companies they temp for, the ASA reports.
Learn new skills on the job, as 70 percent of temps do, according to the ASA.
Receive formal training in new skill areas, as 90 percent of temps do, the ASA says.