I have been offered a part-time gig that would not conflict with my current full-time job (time nor responsibilities).

Anonymous

October 25,2021 at 5:28PM UTC

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I have been offered a part-time gig that would not conflict with my current full-time job (time nor responsibilities). I did not find any policies or clauses regarding getting additional employment with my full-time job. I have heard other colleagues do gigs outside their work. Should I disclose to my bosses that I was offered and thinking of accepting the part-time gig?

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Emmy BemmyOctober 25,2021 at 5:57PM UTC
If there are no policies and you don't think it conflicts, I wouldn't bring it up. If it comes up at a later point, just state "I looked for policies, etc and didn't find any so I didn't think it was relevant".
Lorna Rose, J.D., M.S.October 25,2021 at 6:32PM UTC
Even if your company doesn't have an explicit policy against it, that doesn't mean they will be ok with it. I agree with Emmy, it's best not to say anything. What you do during your unpaid time is none of your FT job's business.
AnonymousOctober 25,2021 at 7:54PM UTC
Your company does not own you on your personal time. The only issue would be if the work conflicted with your current responsibilities or the work was for a direct competitor.
AnonymousOctober 25,2021 at 10:16PM UTC
Please check your company policy about disclosure and conflict of interest.