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I’m currently working as a temp. The company I’m assigned to is happy with my work, and I’d love to become permanent. What is the best course of action?
Let’s get one thing straight first — no job is “permanent” unless you’re working for the Board of Ed and assigned to its “rubber room.” But if you’re looking to get hired, you need to declare your love — let them know how you feel. Some folks like the flexibility of temp work, so they may not assume you’re interested in a regular job. Ask for separate meetings with your supervisor and HR, and bring an updated resume. Tell them how you feel about the job and the company and explain your desire to join the team.
While companies have used a growing number of temps in recent years, the good news is that bringing them on fulltime is a favored way to fill positions, as it offers a chance to see how a worker performs before having to commit. So keep up the good work, and if they’re happy with your performance you’ll have the inside track.
I read your column weekly and enjoy it, but I hope you don’t give any mathematical advice. There are 52 weeks a year and two days in a weekend. That adds up to 104 days, not the 52 you referenced in answering last week’s question about personal days. I’ll still read you, but with a grain of salt.
So that’s how it is, huh? You’ll still read the Go to G-Man, but “with a grain of salt.” After all I’ve done for you folks, you’re gonna play me like that for taking a little poetic license?
Well, at least you guys are paying attention. The last time I got this much mail was the time I offended lawyers, accountants and used-car salesmen in the same column.
OK, technically, you sharpened little pencils are right. But I think most people understood the intention — that the collective weekend is your block of personal time, hence 52 of them. After all, even the most exacting folks don’t say, “Have a nice Saturday and Sunday.” Being detail-oriented is important in any profession, but I’m writing a column here, not a spreadsheet!
Gregory Giangrande is Dow Jones’ chief human resources officer. E-mail: gotogreg@nypost.com.


