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Originally Posted by kiteman
Hrmm. I get paid to do a job. The hours aren't set, which is what salary is defined as--I posted this already. Don't you think it's kind of a society thing that a salaried job must be completed in the 9-5 hours? Why can't one do the work outside of those hours--competently--and still be paid for it? And why is that unethical?
I guess the real question is, if I am doing both jobs correctly and my bosses are happy, who cares? The fact that I don't have enough work to keep me busy at my current job is a silly point--probably most people wish they had less work, and since I have less work, I'm not going to ask for more. Right?
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Didn't you say you wanted promotions and career advancement? Then yes, you absolutely go ask for more work. The way to get ahead in anything is to do more or better and preferably both in your job.
The big thing you have to be careful of is "conflict of interest". You can't do work for a competitor for example and try to do a great job for them too. It would be like working on the Mustang on one job and the Camaro for your other job.
You can't do work for your other job while getting paid from the other. In the past, I have caught my guys day trading and watching accounts. Sorry but I have made it clear that while getting paid by our company that is not permitted. I have known guys that have tried to run construction businesses while at work (and that work wasn't in the construction business).
But again your problem will be you won't ever reach your career goals if you are distracted trying to sneak work for your other employer during your down time.
None of this is illegal if you don't sign anything. But they will get you fired.
If you want promotions and a career, focus on one, get good at it. Undertake training and education to support it.
If you just want to make more $$ and work two jobs, go for it. But the two aren't always the same.