Side Jobs, non-ethical? 2

[l3city]

Any comments on doing projects for architects/engineers after work? Some times archietcs approach to me, and I find myself in a situation in which I think I will be stealing from my boss/company, any comments

 

[RossABQ]

It's interesting that in the architectural field moonlighting/side jobs are common as dirt, in fact considered normal and a chance to grow professionally. Maybe that's why they earn so much less at their day jobs?

 

[csd72]

If you are not stealing any of your bosses clients it should be none of their darn business.

If the industry paid a good enough salary you wouldnt feel the need for moonlighting

 

[atlas06]

So Mr. moderator, why are your removing our responses to RDK? You have sensored two that I know of. We may not have been diplomatic enough in our responses, but from what I know, our responses were suitable for printing in a family newspaper.

 

[havesealwilltravel]

Side jobs can expand the knowldge base of engineers by allowing the pursuit of a variety of projects.

Side jobs build a synergy. Talents learned at either job can be applied to both your main employment and your part time job. The end result is that you become a better engineer and everyone gains.

Side jobs also expand your engineering network. This opens up your exposure to a wider variety of experience and lets you meet other engineers and professionals. This experience and network may be invaluable when you need to seek employment.

As a professional, it is your duty to avoid any conflicts of interest. If there is a potential conflict of interest, you must either refuse the assignment or inform both parties of the situation.

However, there is NO duty to inform your employer of any non-conflicting work you perform. (A lawyer does not furnish you a client list. He, as a professional, should avoid any conflict of interests.)

Your duty to your full time employer is to provide him a good hour of work for a good hour of pay. Your employer's duty to you is to provide a good hour of pay for a good hour of work.

You sell your life to provide a living for yourself and your family. Anyone who gives away, or sells cheaply, precious irrecoverable hours of their life to someone who is profiting by those hours is stupid.

Moonlighting can be performed fairly and ethically.

 

[stevenal]

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[powerhusker]

If the company you work for does any kind of consulting and therefore carry E&O Insurance there is a huge problem with moonlighting.

Namely, if your side job runs into problems and litigation ensues, it is possible for the sue-ee to name the company you work for on the lawsuit. Presumably the company you work for has bigger pockets than you do.

That won't look good on your next employee review.