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What's the difference between temp jobs of 6 mths (hourly rate) vs a contract job for 6 months (monthly pay) in gov setting?

I've interviewed for both types, and I don't quite get the difference. For temp jobs of hourly rate of the same duration, the pay even differs substantially among agencies (say, agency A can pay $17.50/hr, but agency B pays $13/hr, degree holder or not).

I asked the recruiter, he said that it's the hr that sets the rates, and he can't nego for us.
Even the recruiter is surprised that despite the lower rate, the hiring manager hopes to get someone who can stay the full course, like erm, the pay is not even that good and it's common knowledge that pple seek out better work opportunities. Very delulu to hope that candidates can stay the full course for such meagre salary for degree holders.

Can anyone working in gov hr shed some light on this?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What's the difference between temp jobs of 6 mths (hourly rate) vs a contract job for 6 months (monthly pay) in gov setting?

I've interviewed for both types, and I don't quite get the difference. For temp jobs of hourly rate of the same duration, the pay even differs substantially among agencies (say, agency A can pay $17.50/hr, but agency B pays $13/hr, degree holder or not).

I asked the recruiter, he said that it's the hr that sets the rates, and he can't nego for us.
Even the recruiter is surprised that despite the lower rate, the hiring manager hopes to get someone who can stay the full course, like erm, the pay is not even that good and it's common knowledge that pple seek out better work opportunities. Very delulu to hope that candidates can stay the full course for such meagre salary for degree holders.

Can anyone working in gov hr shed some light on this?

No need to think so much, they're just hiring for maternity cover. You'll be out at the end of 6 months. Don't be fooled by their promises of "conversion/extending/renewing contract"

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What's the difference between temp jobs of 6 mths (hourly rate) vs a contract job for 6 months (monthly pay) in gov setting?

I've interviewed for both types, and I don't quite get the difference. For temp jobs of hourly rate of the same duration, the pay even differs substantially among agencies (say, agency A can pay $17.50/hr, but agency B pays $13/hr, degree holder or not).

I asked the recruiter, he said that it's the hr that sets the rates, and he can't nego for us.
Even the recruiter is surprised that despite the lower rate, the hiring manager hopes to get someone who can stay the full course, like erm, the pay is not even that good and it's common knowledge that pple seek out better work opportunities. Very delulu to hope that candidates can stay the full course for such meagre salary for degree holders.

Can anyone working in gov hr shed some light on this?

the rates are as per public service directive

Originally Posted by Unregistered

the rates are as per public service directive

But the hourly rates within the same dept are not aligned across PS.

How do u explain both are comms dept, and the work is comparable and similar in nature, but agency A pays $17.50, whereas agency B pays $13??!

A freaking $4.50 difference leh!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

No need to think so much, they're just hiring for maternity cover. You'll be out at the end of 6 months. Don't be fooled by their promises of "conversion/extending/renewing contract"

No, I don't care for extension but I care for the $$$. So if an agency pays higher hourly rates or monthly rates than another agency of a similar work in nature of course it is a concern for job seekers isn't it.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

No, I don't care for extension but I care for the $$$. So if an agency pays higher hourly rates or monthly rates than another agency of a similar work in nature of course it is a concern for job seekers isn't it.

Then u can choose the agency that pays higher lah

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Then u can choose the agency that pays higher lah

Not like I get to choose which agency that pays higher as it's from recruiters!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Not like I get to choose which agency that pays higher as it's from recruiters!

You can tell them your preference and reject them if it's not the agency u want??? No one force u to take the job right?