[Tharkun]

What I do on my own time is none of my employer's business. Mileage and regulations may vary, of course.

I work about 20hrs a week on various side-gigs. Pretty strict about the working hours and work not overlapping with whatever my current employer is doing. It's nice to keep things separate.

[chillydawg]

That's usually fine, but if you worked for me doing what my team does and you were to be constantly tired out because of your side gig, you'd end up on a path to unemployment unless you committed to the full time job.

Obviously, that only applies if you do actually turn up tired all the time. If you can pull off the longer hours, rock on!

[bbcbasic]

I have a side gig too: raising 2 children. Do you have the same sentiments about that situation?

[parent5446]

Not him, but yes. I know it's blunt, but if having children runs you down to the point where you are performing very poorly during your full-time job, do not be surprised if you are asked to take unpaid time off. You are still getting paid to do an job, and as said above, what happens on your own time is your own business. Your employer only cares about your work. Does that mean they won't be sympathetic? Of course not. But there's always a limit.

[joe563323]

But the problem is no full time job is secure. So every one is on his own. We are forced to create additional security through suffering additional hours. Can you suggest any way around it, without working additional hours and becoming financially independent.

[toomuchtodo]

As long as you're meeting the metrics you're being measured on, it shouldn't matter if you show up tired or not.