I don't really understand the "side job" issue -
Isn't a side-job just free-enterprise in action? Owning a company and working in the field I was often asked if I would do it "on the side". Sometimes I would just put a higher number on it and if it was questioned I would explain that since it was the only job I was doing it would receive my full attention and extraordinary effort level. If it was argued that it should lower then I asked if their concern was for how much I cheated my boss. You think I might not be cheating him Enough?
Say I work for a company and also do un-associated work in the same field of endeavor at night and on weekends. Some would say that I am an enterprising person while others would say that I am scoundrel. Which is it? Where is the shadow-line?
I full weeks work for my boss and so get paid for that 24% of my time - I sell that time to him on his terms. So how is what I do on the unpaid-for 66% of the rest of my time each week any of my bosses business?
PHM
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Originally Posted by
WhiteSoxFan
Hello all. I have been in this field for over 15 years but I have been on the wholesale end of it. I graduated from HVAC school in the early 90s with the intention of being a service technician. While I was in school, the job placement program had gotten me a warehouse job with one of the local supply stores. I figured it was a good way to make 10 bucks/hr and learn more about the business while I finished school. Well, management liked me and promised me a good future so I stuck with it. Fast forward 15+ years and I'm still on this side of the counter =)
I did dabble with (dare I say it) side jobs :cringe: and eventually did some moon lighting with legit contractors. Nowadays, I only work on equipment for family members and occasionally work with a friend that owns his own business.
I came to this forum last year in seek of some technical advice. Turns out, I kinda like it here and want to stick around. I'm looking forward to getting my post count up so I can become a pro member. =)
PHM
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