Drawing on her experience at more than one hundered companies, Deborahann Smith guides the reader throughout the world of temporary employment with humor, common sense, a Zen-like appreciation for the ever-changing present moment--and a healthy dose of enlightened self-interest. Among the topics are: - Marketing yourself - Dealing with agencies - Negotiating pay and benefits - Getting through the first day - Community in the workplace - Difficult relationships - Job recognition - Surviving job lulls - Going permanent