Fixed-term contract

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What it really means

A job with a set end date, e.g. "12-month fixed-term" to cover maternity leave or a project. Often shortened to "FTC". It can sometimes be extended or made permanent, but there is no promise.

Chinese explanation

固定期限合同，有明确的结束日期，比如为产假顶班或某个项目而设的"12个月固定期限"，常缩写为FTC。有时会续签或转永久，但没有保证。

Example conversation

A: It's a nine-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. B: Any chance of it going permanent afterwards? A: Possibly, but they can't promise anything.

A：这是个顶产假的九个月固定期限合同。 B：之后有可能转成永久的吗？ A：有可能，但他们不能保证。

What you could say back

“Is there any possibility of extension?”

Related phrases

Permanent Maternity leave Temp / agency work

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