Is having a long term temporary contract a really bad thing?

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So I've started a job that I'm really enjoying. The hours are great, I get time off over summer (unpaid but I don't mind ) me and DP are in our forever home so I don't need to worry about applying for a mortgage.

I have been told this could be a job for years but I'll never be made permanent. Would this put you off ?

It would as Iike security but if everything else was really good, I'd stay on.

Nothings forever OP. Just enjoy it while you can but keep an eye on permanent alternatives x

I’ve mostly been fixed term, common in my sector (university), doesn’t bother me if they issue extension in good time. Not been an issue for mortgages

I took a 9 month temporary contract 2.5 years ago and I’m still here, with all the same employment benefits/rights as permanent staff!

Once you have been working for the same employer for 2 years you have the same protections as employees. Also, permanent staff are equally vulnerable to redundancy etc, so I wouldn’t worry about it unless you feel your employer is going through volatile times.

I know what you mean. I would never have applied for a temporary job but my other job I was made redundant, so I had to take whatever came at me. It's a shame as everything about it is perfect, except the security 🙈

My husband temped for 14 years at a bank. He has accepted a permanent role now

I presume I'll still get some paid holidays? I was told the holidays ( it's a school) would be unpaid but I presume there's a minute requirement?

Depends how you feel. I do long term temp contracts - at every single one I've been asked if I would go permanent.

However:

The money is usually better as a temp

I find it empowering to know I can walk with 2 weeks notice. It also keeps management on their toes too.

No, I’m academic and these are normal for us except when quite senior. My contracts are always 2-3 years because they are project based. I had no issues getting a mortgage and I always move into a new contract almost always right after one finishes. Never caused me any problems.

Depends on your contract as to whether holidays are paid.

Might be a short term contract where you get paid holidays, it's just you have an end date.

Or in mine, I'm paid for the hours I do, so if I'm not there, there's no money.