I have been in my temporary job since June of this year (was out of work for over a year) which I got through an agency. However, over the last few weeks there has been limited of things for me to do during the day which has mainly been filing.

I know I should speak to the agency but would I get into trouble if I said something about how unhappy I am?

I am also looking for other jobs at the moment.

Thanks and hope the above makes sense.

Hi louise,

Just thought I'd say the above does make sense, I don't really have any advice for you but hopefully others will.

For a start, why use the word unhappy? Why not just open a conversation about how the nature of the job is not using your strengths or qualifications? Or that you would like something a little more challenging?

Unhappy is an emotive word which conjures up images of personality clashes, mistreatment etc

Agencies are used to this - it is their role to find appropriate work for your qualifications, personality or experience. It is extremely unlikely that they would judge you for asking for an alternative placement. Think of what you would like to be doing and job match accordingly. You might be stuck where you are for a while longer but at least you can have people looking for something else behind the scenes for you.

being in the job since june shows commitment etc, nothing wrong in wanting to progress...

Since I've been there, I've done loads of filing and a few times on the computer.

as you are employed by an agency just contact them and ask about any other jobs they have at the moment that you could be considered for. You dont have to stay where you are but it wouldnt be wise to just chuck it in without something else to go to and I'm sure that the agency would appreciate your feedback anyway.

Thanks for the replies everyone and would it be better to send them an email or speak to them on the phone as I don't want to get tongue-tied if I phone.

Yes, send an email as you then have a record..

make sure they know you are keen to progress, learn new skills, go on training courses etc and they are more likely to look for something else for you.

I received a reply back from the agency saying that I'm not to worry and they will contact the company to find what's happening.