Making the most of temp jobs

I recently took a temp role that I thought was just a filler for my resume, but it turned into a great networking opportunity. I met some really influential people in my field who weren’t even my direct bosses. Has anyone else turned a short gig into something bigger or found unexpected perks in temp roles?

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