Temping: A Permanent Way of Life

“Temping” is a phase in the life of many young Kiwis, but some, like Tracey Ward who is profiled in this article, are beginning to see it as a flexible, stimulating career in itself. “It’s about being in control and being free,” says Ward, 30, who has worked as a temp for 12 years. “I love the flexibility of being able to take holiday whenever I like, particularly as I have family on the other side of the world.”