Temping

I guess it means working for someone on temporary basis.

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They are not the same.

Let's say you are a secretary. Your receptionist called in sick today and your boss asked you to cover for her, meaning you'd be answering phone calls and greeting visitors.

When you are "temping", are not a regular employee of a company. You are working temporarily for someone typically without any benefits. You can be terminated at any time without reason

If you are covering for someone then you are doing their job temorarily. They might be off sick or on holiday or away on a business trip or have simply popped out for lunch. You could be a temp or a fellow employee.

If you are temping then you take short term work. Normally on a weekly basis. You might work for an agency or on your own account. You could be covering for someone of be an e

Thanks. I just needed confirmation that "temping" is a common and well known word.