Anyone here working on 2 projects (2 different companies at the same time)? I have been working with a company as a full time employee and just got another contract offer. There is no conflicts and my FT Job is a bit chill for rest of the year. Only issue that I can see is the conflicts in meetings but I am hoping that it won't happen occasionally.

I’ve seen some people do it but too risky for me and even though I had a similar offer I declined ! Need some time for family as well , money is not everything !

Thanks everest for bring your thoughts from different angle. I will have to decide by Monday, after seeing some comments here, might decide not to accept. @Deepocean bro: I think I am already almost on the peak of what they offer currently for my position in this location so getting knowledge of something else and quitting for better does not makes sense for me at this time. Anyway, thanks for your advice @Frustu bro: Good to know about you. Agreed on money is not everything. हो नि ब्रो we also need family time as well so normally I go out for hiking/biking with my family in weekend

My previous employer used to fire employee, if they find they are doing second job or even 1099 with out written consent. It was baked into their employees rules of behavior.

For my current employer, we need consult with HR before taking second job. Saying that I have seem, mostly Indian taking 2 full time jobs on and off and lot of americans do 1099 or consulting through their registered company.

In summary, it's hard to justify commitment when you have two full time job, specially when you work remote. It's definitely not illegal, but might breach some company policy. If you want to do it, I would recommend to work on 1099 and timing fexiability written out in job offer, so that you can cover your base if something goes bad.

To the OP:

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Thank you everyone for your input. I have decided to declined the contract offer after indirectly checking with my HR. I was told that I can't work to someone else at the same time which I have committed for my employer. If I want, I may work after regular office hours if there is no conflict of interest
@sql: I see what you mean but would not be applicable in my case. As I mentioned, I referred one of my friend and he has been working with one of the renowned org and still did not get selected due to the lack of current market's trending tech stack though he is excellent resource and learning new thing and working on it is nothing for him. Most of the companies who hires contractor expects you to pick up the things quickly unlike permanent role where you would be given sometime to learn

Sajha Keto, i have to say i am disappointed. I was hoping you will not chicken out. Of course the HR will not say do that job also while you are working for us (directly or indirectly). Even before you asked the question, i am sure you knew it was a conflict of interest and unethical. Also, since you did not find anyone who was qualified to take the second job (even your highly qualified friend was not selected) you should have taken it. Now that job will remain vacant for a long time and that is such a waste.

Chacagoan,
Sorry to disappoint you. I don't think it will remain vacant for a long time as they would immediately try to find out someone else. The door is not close for me, though I declined this, I can still find new contract position and work when I feel to do so. Probably it would be a bit better if they are in two different timezones like East coast and west.

I definitely do not do that. You are literally betraying your current employers. FT means they own your 8 hours a day and you are not allowed to do anything except work for them. You are lucky your FT job is chill but most of the employers whom I know strictly do not allow it. If you work on contract job after hours then there won't be any problem as long as there is no conflict of interests.

I also do not do that from family and personal perspective. I do not live for weekends only. Remember the quote "if you celebrate Friday too much, it might be a sign you need to change what you are doing Monday through Thursday". Before 9AM and after 5PM it is my family time and I do not compromise for anyone. No amount of money will sufficient for you and that is the fact. Unless you have huge debt I would stay away from that habit. Even though your job is chill but you still have to sit in front of computer during that specified amount of time.

Most of the people whom I know who retired regret spending not enough time with loved ones. They never regretted "oh, I could have make 50% more money if I work for this company or do double job". This is just 2 cents but ultimately it is your life and your choices.

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