I'm at a job as a trial. it's been 7 months. what do I do? I love it but the boss won't commit! what to do?
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You got some good advice! if you really love the job, see if you can move closer. Otherwise, the boss is going to keep using you, because you are not committed either. The boss does not want a permanent employee that stays in hotels.
I agree with the others, find a new job otherwise.
Look for a new job closer to home. You are being used.
Be brillant, when the year is up, say you want a contract, but be prepared to walk if you don't get it!!
Start applying for other jobs in the meantime, and when you get another job tell your employer that you need an answer in 1 day or you will quit!
Always makje sure in this situation your looking for something better
You need to get with the Boss and make a real schedule for acceptance, with what the requirements of acceptance are. Otherwise, it can go on forever, with no real understanding of the requirements or timeline.
Tell him you are totally "IN". you need to let him know that the distance is not a problem to you, if its really not, and that you are 100 % commited in working with him.
Hes probably afraid that you'll bail on him in a couple of months.
Well if you can live with the life then life it cause it's a pay check. But if you can't then look for a head hunter now and find another job ASAP and give your life some stability.
Maintain the status quo. You love the work, but the boss won't committ to hiring you full time. Could be his hands are tied by his boss. Be patient.
Is the travelling taking a toll on your? Can you move closer to the job, even as a temporary fix?
didn't you agree to how long the trial would last? normally its 3 months. unless your a temp then your screwed. Talk to your boss as him how long the trial is? and also ask him is there a position opening?
Keep your options open. Look at something closer to home and if you find something let the Boss know and give him an ultimatum.
Have you talked to him about it? I would suggest scheduling a meeting with him and talking with him about it. Who's footing the bill for the hotel? Are they? Will you move closer if the job becomes permanent? What was discussed at the time you started? If he's being wishy washy, do you have your resume circulating?
I'd ask the boss what you can do to improve your chances of being hired on permanently - tell them you really like the job. There might be something else they want you to do that you're not already doing, or it might just be they don't know if they'll need someone long-term.
Look for a new job, doing similar work, for more pay, better benefits and less travel. Then go to your boss with the opposing firm's offer. He can decide if you are worth it or not. If not, you just found a better job, anyway, didn't you?
If I were you, I would begin looking for a similar job that I could enjoy as much as this one. It is rare to find work that you can actually enjoy. Once you find something else that is comperable, then you will be prepared to discuss the other offer with your present boss. Good luck!
If you have a family, and it is ruining the family bond, I'd say forget it and move onto something closer to home. Family is the most important thing. If you don't have a family, and the boss won't commit, I'd give him a time limit to do so. If not I'd move on to something else.
I guess u have a ccontract of employment?
at the end of 12 months your employment rights are mandatory.
U have several options -
1. Look for other jobs
2. How long are you suppose to be on this so called TRIAL basis?
3. Employers do string folks along but you ultimately have to do whats good for you. And if waiting on this great job that you like is a pain then do not wait. Cause you could be missing out on other opportunities.
4. When is the evaluation?
5. Once you re-evaluate your resume submit
6. Keep your options open
7. No need to live out of a hotel and its not a CERTAIN FOR SURE FIX~
You came on a contract hopng to get a permanent position? Maybe that's not what they wanted, it could be better for them to keep headcount down and hire/use contractors during heavy periods. Finish your contract and hope they roll you over. A month before it is scheduled to be over let your boss know you want to stay around permanently and see what he says. It could be that they will and it could be that they never do. Also, some jobs must keep you in contractor status for several months after hire in order to fulfill their obligations to the middle man company. So not being rolled over after 7 months is not necessarily a reflection on you and could be standard policy.
If you like the job, just keep doing your best work.
If you love it, that's a good sign. Just keep working and forget about the non-commitment from your boss right now. eventually he'll realize how important you are as you develop more skills and professionalism by the best teacher of all: experience.
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