Beware of Temporary Employment

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I had an unfortunate thing happen to me this past summer and it left me below BROKE. Because I had been self employed (a contract wasn't paid) I was left without income and couldn't even file for unemployment. I have an incredible 16 year old son (I am truly BLESSED to be his mom) and I am trying to keep our home. I went to work IMMEDIATELY for Accountemps, a division of Robert Half & Associates; whom I also registered with as they list 80% of the jobs in the north end of the county-the cream of the crop. I had to keep food on the table , lights and yes Internet...it's the best tool for generating an income, and for finding a REAL job!! I have been a temp now since August. One can only live on half of their regular pay for so long, now I get another day behind for every day I work. I cannot get off square one with Robert Half, it would be bad for Accountemps as they would have to replace me and they make great money from my labor. It is a catch 22. I think some of the jobs they post are really fakes anyway, just a means of increasing their data base of potential employees. I realize I am not their client, that the companies doing the hiring are. But I am a damn good accountant, ready willing and able to work my butt off for someone so that I can pay my mortgage. I have been doing it for 30+ years, and now I am beginning to feel "DEFECTIVE" in some way. I've had some really excellent interviews and I know the competition is stiff, but WOW...I want work!!!