contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
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Hi there,
I'd like to know if it is typically allowed to work on contracts while working as a permanent employee with a company.
I've been offered a part time contract, but I work full time as a permanent employee with a company.
Please advice.
p.s. I know my employer has the last word, but I'd like to know what is the common practice in the industry.
I'd like to know if it is typically allowed to work on contracts while working as a permanent employee with a company.
I've been offered a part time contract, but I work full time as a permanent employee with a company.
Please advice.
p.s. I know my employer has the last word, but I'd like to know what is the common practice in the industry.





RE: contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
RE: contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
RE: contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
It is common for most companies to have no-compete clauses in employment contracts/agreement with salaried employees. Most companies also have waiting periods (usually something like 12 or 18 months) regarding hiring a former employee back as a contractor or consultant.
I've worked as a contractor in aerospace engineering for over 20 years. I personally prefer contracting to direct employment.
If you are a valuable or irreplaceable asset to your employer, they may consider allowing you to change your employment status such that you can pursue outside work.
Finally, there's an old joke in the contract engineering business: "The only difference between a contract employee and a direct employee is two weeks."
Regards,
Terry
RE: contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
You got a whole two weeks.
I have worked contract and direct on jobs where the boss has come out on a Friday with an extra pay check in his hand, and said," by the way today is your last day."
Thanks for your work.
B.E.
The good engineer does not need to memorize every formula; he just needs to know where he can find them when he needs them. Old professor
RE: contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
As noted - some companies care - some don't
If you get hit with an legal suit - they may try to drag your "main" company in because they have much deeper pockets than you.
Doesn't seem logical - but most lawyers aren't...
RE: contract vs permanent vs conflict of insterest
If it is outside of the employers line of work, and it does not interfere with your daytime activity, most reasonable employers will not have a problem with it.
If it is in a field of work the employer participates in, they will have a big problem with it.
B.E.
The good engineer does not need to memorize every formula; he just needs to know where he can find them when he needs them. Old professor