AIBU to not want to go back to my job? WWYD?

[CrazyToast]

I've been temping in a role for several months. I thought I was doing a good job. I wasn't sure if I wanted to apply for the permanent role when it was advertised, but was encouraged to do so by office mates. They didn't even give me an interview.

The problem for isn't that I haven't got the job, as I didn't like it that much and suspect it would not have been the right move to take it.

My problem is that I feel like all my work for them so far has been devalued, that I didn't do a good job after all. Either that or they hated me secretly (a possibility because I didn't get along with the boss, no one does). My confidence has been knocked.

My temp role may be extended for a few weeks while they recruit the new person. I don't think I want to go back, because I feel so knocked by not even getting an interview. If I don't go back on Monday it will leave them in the shit because it is a very busy time.

But can I go back knowing they don't think much of me? When the new person comes I'd have to train them in the job I was turned down for. This feels like the final straw, given how awful the boss has been to me over my time there.

So, do I just not go back and leave them in the lurch? Or go back and work with a team who doesn't value me? If I go back, would I be a mug?

*I can leave without notice as am a temp so that isn't an issue in itself.

• I'm not worried about getting another job as I'm with a good agency who gets me work quickly.

WWYD?

I think you're taking it quite personally, there was just a candidate with more of the kind of experience they are looking for and you weren't even that keen on staying anyway. Term your agency you need to move on and why, but stay with your current job until they find you something you actually want rather than just jump to the next available role. If that comes before your three weeks, just apologise say I would've liked to have stayed the three weeks but I can't turn down a longer term opportunity. They've already said they recognise you will need to look elsewhere. You then leave as an adult professional and that's never a bad thing if you want a good reference. Walking out is an emotional response to a business decision.