Temp one year plus
I have been working as a temp at a major financial firm in NYC for about a year now, and I’m honestly starting to feel really stuck.
I’ve shown up consistently, taken on a lot, supported multiple teams/desks, and built good relationships. Recently they extended me another 6 months, which on paper sounds like a positive—but there are still no benefits, and that’s becoming a real issue. I’m paying out of pocket for healthcare and it’s not sustainable.
I’ve been actively interviewing for permanent roles outside the firm, trying to move into something stable with benefits, but nothing has landed yet. It’s frustrating because I know I’m capable and experienced, but the process has been slow and inconsistent.
At this point, I feel trapped—like I can’t leave because I need the income, but staying doesn’t really move me forward either.
Has anyone else been in this position? How did you get out of a long-term temp role and into something permanent