Tuesday, 6 May 2014 07:09 pm
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deckardcanineTwo weeks ago, a correspondent at Hanover Research reminded me that I had signed a 3-month contract that technically expired on April 14. She did not know when the higher-ups would decide whether to keep me on, but I would continue to be paid and receive assignments for the time being. I appreciated the warning but pretty much pushed it from my mind; there seemed no point in worrying.
This morning I learned the verdict by phone: negative. From the sound of it, the problem wasn't my performance exactly but the inconvenience of the whole part-time, offsite arrangement (they had gotten extended deadlines for me repeatedly). I suppose I would've had more job security if I changed one or both of those factors, but it's a long commute and I'd hate to do that kind of work 40 hours a week in any setting. Minutes before the call, in fact, I was cringing at one of the more annoying moments of the job and telling myself it wouldn't be long before lunch.
That does reduce my dismay at the lack of contract renewal, but who knows? I may have to accept a less likable job yet. Certainly the kind I've enjoyed has suffered low availability in this market. In the meantime, I'll find out whether I'm more relieved at my less busy schedule or more tired of the Department of Employment Services and all those job search sites -- whose bookmarks I had the foresight to save all along.
It helps a little that today isn't my last day of paid work for Hanover. I get to continue thru Friday, after which I have to return the laptop. It's not a bad laptop, but thankfully I never developed a fondness for it.
It also helps that I still have my better, if slightly lower-paying, job at Altarum Institute. While I took my total layoff last May rather well, I had more cause to fret then. Lately my supervisor has thought that I might have a chance at a temporary return to full-time Altarum employment if not for my Hanover employment; maybe that'll happen.
The other factor that helps is that, as an offsite worker, I don't get escorted off the premises right after hearing the news. Oh, and having been a contractor may simplify transitions somewhat: It's not like Hanover was deducting any pay for insurance.
Whatever happens, I refuse to despair. It doesn't become me.
Incidentally, a "Safe Havens" character also learned today that his contract won't be renewed.
This morning I learned the verdict by phone: negative. From the sound of it, the problem wasn't my performance exactly but the inconvenience of the whole part-time, offsite arrangement (they had gotten extended deadlines for me repeatedly). I suppose I would've had more job security if I changed one or both of those factors, but it's a long commute and I'd hate to do that kind of work 40 hours a week in any setting. Minutes before the call, in fact, I was cringing at one of the more annoying moments of the job and telling myself it wouldn't be long before lunch.
That does reduce my dismay at the lack of contract renewal, but who knows? I may have to accept a less likable job yet. Certainly the kind I've enjoyed has suffered low availability in this market. In the meantime, I'll find out whether I'm more relieved at my less busy schedule or more tired of the Department of Employment Services and all those job search sites -- whose bookmarks I had the foresight to save all along.
It helps a little that today isn't my last day of paid work for Hanover. I get to continue thru Friday, after which I have to return the laptop. It's not a bad laptop, but thankfully I never developed a fondness for it.
It also helps that I still have my better, if slightly lower-paying, job at Altarum Institute. While I took my total layoff last May rather well, I had more cause to fret then. Lately my supervisor has thought that I might have a chance at a temporary return to full-time Altarum employment if not for my Hanover employment; maybe that'll happen.
The other factor that helps is that, as an offsite worker, I don't get escorted off the premises right after hearing the news. Oh, and having been a contractor may simplify transitions somewhat: It's not like Hanover was deducting any pay for insurance.
Whatever happens, I refuse to despair. It doesn't become me.
Incidentally, a "Safe Havens" character also learned today that his contract won't be renewed.