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Total time with agency:
Wait for first assignment:
Weeks
Average wait between assignments:
Last five jobs:
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Tests given:
Everything under the sun -- like high school SATs.
Payroll policies:
On-site time sheet pickup:
Direct deposit of payroll checks:
Free check cashing at agency's bank:
Benefits:
Medical insurance:
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Matching contributions:
Comments:
My experience was identical to an earlier post. I was sent to a horrific PR agency -- demanding, high volume work -- at $11.50 an hour. It was a completely inappropriate, outrageous fee, working for a CEO and everyone else in the department. I lasted less than two weeks and was so distressed by the whole experience, I had an accident my last day there. I would never recommend the agency to anyone -- no matter how desperate you may be for work. At the time I took the assignment, there was a lull in work of any kind. But I paid a price and would not do it again.
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Date:
Tue Apr 23 14:58:14 GMT 2002
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