Is it immoral to get a second job as a software developer?

Discussion in 'App Development' started by Aquarians, Jul 2, 2023.

  1. Maybe in your country is beneficial, but normally having two employers increase taxes in a massive way. It is better to handle your own limited company for a second income where you can offset some payments.
     
    #21     Jul 3, 2023
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  2. M.W.

    M.W.

    Because I as employer always have to make my rules for the dumbest, most egregious, least ethical employee. Sorry but given the lack of ethical and work ethics among a large majority of individuals I don't trust that someone truly devotes his entire work hours to my company, even if he or she says so. I need those who pay attention and are fully invested with their efforts.

    Unless there is a super strict separation of concerns I doubt such employee can do a satisfactory job for either employer. Such separation means absolutely not working in the same industry. If that was even possible it would probably mean that I hired the wrong guy in the first place, someone who has apparent issues to truly focus all his efforts on one profession.

    This issue is exactly why I place absolutely zero trust in car dealers or real estate agents. I never got the impression they really work FOR me.

     
    #22     Jul 3, 2023
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  3. %%
    I dont blame you for that;
    but good thing for me I never did small sample on Real Estate agents or real estate.
    In some industries , its common to get a side business or work 2 jobs.
    2 jobs would most likely pay a lot more taxes than 2 businesses.
    Maybe best to get a small business with a job;
    or get 2 businesses. State Farm Insurance has about 50 businesses ; but i dont want that many farms.LOL:D:D
    Mr. Goldstein never cared what we did on our time off;
    but having to ask ''is it immoral'' is a bad sign\ for me anyway. So no on 2 jobs;
    2 businesses is fine.
     
    #23     Jul 8, 2023
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  4. Kiwings

    Kiwings

    Exploring new technologies and honing your programming skills through side projects or additional work can be beneficial for your career growth. It's important to find a balance that works for you, considering the demands of your primary job and personal well-being.
    If you're looking to enhance your skills in specific areas like React development, there are resources available, including courses and workshops, that can help you achieve your goals. You can explore opportunities with a reputable React development company to further expand your knowledge and expertise. Keep pushing boundaries and striving for growth!
     
    #24     Mar 26, 2024
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  5. VicBee

    VicBee

    Some employers are time obsessed and expect a warm body in a chair during expected hours. Other employers are results oriented and care more about finished products. If you're so fast that you can produce great work in half the time, then choose your employer accordingly and make sure you have the freedom to work elsewhere within the parameters set out by the primary employer, usually non compete and not in the same industry.
     
    #25     Mar 26, 2024
  6. MarkBrown

    MarkBrown

    - u kant do both well
     
    #26     Apr 8, 2024
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  7. Like all things in life, it's not that clearcut simple. A lot of employment consists in "idling out" followed by periods of more intense work. There can be a constant stream of work but noone's gonna bust your ass if you said this week and deliver next week or even the week after that. At least that's been my experience, I am expected to work but not kill myself and everyone gets a bit of slack cut. But all this assumes you're playing fair.

    Once they find out you're playing multiple fields, all that leeway disappears in the blink of an eye. If you're not dismissed rightaway, you'll be dismissed later after an embarrassing performance improvement plan and gruesome HR sessions.
     
    #27     Apr 13, 2024
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  8. VicBee

    VicBee

    Right, it just depends how indispensable you are to the business and that depends on your skills set. Most contract work is based on that model and some people are quite happy with it. But again, it's also based on compensation and thus skills set.
     
    #28     Apr 14, 2024