Message #70825

[countrigal]

Cathy,
Something to keep in mind is what their experience might be with other temps.  Do you know if they have had a temp in this position, or others around them, previously?  They might have had a bad, or just not real positive, experience with a temp previously and are waiting to see if this will hold true with you.  Or, they may have gotten close to a previous temp and then that person left, making them feel negative/hurt emotions.  You may have to give them some time to warm up to you and to learn "you".

I'd definitely keep giving them a chance and learn all you can.  Continue to put yourself out there.  Sooner or later, I'm sure you will all settle into a routine and you won't be feeling like such an outsider and they'll be including you more naturally.  In some situations, just being the new person can cause this affect, even if you're permanent and this may just be the issue here, and you're feeling like it's because you're temporary because of your insecurity at the label.  Just ideas... but hopefully it may give another view and grant you a little more patience with the situation and assist you in being grateful for the job.

Good luck... keep positive.