The uncertainty that comes with the lack of job security is one of the main challenges of temping. If it takes you awhile to get comfortable in a workplace, you might not do as well in temping situations. For those people who are looking for a permanent position, its important to make your intentions clear upfront to the staffing service.
Most temporary assignments are just that-temporary.
There's also the important matter of benifits. Many staffing services offer benifits once you've been working for at least a few months. For many professionals, the advantages of temporary work outweigh the negatives. Woodyard notes that temping is a great way for an individual to test out the job market with various companies while getting paid and building skills. In order to get the most out of your temping situation, Gunn suggest letting the staffing service know what kind of companies and industries you're interested in.