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41 East 42nd Street
New York, NY
212-682-3438
Total time with agency:
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Last five jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage | Typical of agency? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tests given:
typing, clerical, etc. (pre-computer)
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:
Started working: 1 week (1978/9)
Types of Jobs: go-fer @ New York Times book review
Clients: have no idea
Salary: average
Benefits: listed
Comments:
My experience is that stock exchange listed temporary agencies list great benefits, including medical, 401K, etc. but never follow through. You get 1-2 weeks, and then never hear from them. Who knows??? I got free books from the New York Times Book Review (they had a whole room full.
Reporter:
Alice Rodziewicz
Email:
xythria@speakeasy.org
Date:
January 16, 1996
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