How to negociate (with a big corp) to be allowed to keep a side-project?

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1 points by LBarret 3539 days ago

I have a sizeable project I have been working on and off for the last 2 years. It might be commercially viable but it won't make a lot of money.

A few weeks ago, a big corp approached me with an interesting job offer but AFAIK, they are not very tolerant for side-projects. I am wondering how to negociate with them on this.

A few things: - My side project has no connection at all with the corp's market. - the position is in R&D, but the tech has nothing to do with my project. - I have no problem stopping my other consulting activities.

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brudgers 3538 days ago

I'd recommend listening to this podcast: http://www.kalzumeus.com/2016/06/03/kalzumeus-podcast-episod...

It's on negotiation in general, not just salary.

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i0nutzb 3539 days ago

> they are not very tolerant for side-projects.

So... they have control over your _personal_ life/time? And you agree with this? Hopefully they pay you a LOT of money...

If your project doesn't compete with E-corp in any way, probably is not even worth mentioning it?

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