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submitted 11 months ago by dubaiwaslit@alien.top to c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
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Is it possible to work two remote salaried jobs, without the HRs / accountants / payroll finding out about the other job?

I know it’s going to be a hassle to move around meetings and stuff, so it’s definitely risky.

For reference I am in Canada. And I wouldn’t mind working from Mexico!!

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[–] webbersdb8academy@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I don’t understand what the last paragraph has to do with the first paragraph??

However the answer to your question is that several people have done this. It was going on a lot during the pandemic. It is highly unethical but it can be done.

[–] 3lobed@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Why is it unethical? I see myself as a business and it is normal for businesses to have more than one customer. If I meet the needs of my customers then why should one customer care how many other customers I have.

[–] dubaiwaslit@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Slave masters don’t like sharing

[–] krismitka@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Because of IP ownership. Clearly the poster plans to work the same role and pawn some portion of their work off to two companies. Who owns the output then.

Companies have multiple customers because of contracts. Contractors can have multiple customers. And customers can’t advise them on their use of time, or they risk the IRS considering it employment instead.

[–] webbersdb8academy@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If you present it that way in the interview and your employer knows you are doing other work, then I would agree, if you are upfront about it. If that’s your business model.

[–] 3lobed@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I don't really care if you agree or not.

[–] SmallBootyBigDreams@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

It may be contrary to contractual agreements, I don't think ethical is the right word here. Given the asymmetrical risks that employees face, it's only rational that some workers seek to risk hedge by holding multiple jobs (I've been laid off twice in the last 12 months). Is it illegal ? Maybe depends on your terms and jurisdictions. Is it unethical? Depends on your view but I don't think it's a clear cut "THIS IS BAD"

[–] RepurposedReddit@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What is unethical about this? Given all work is getting done effectively and on time

[–] cactusqro@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Potential conflicts of interest, noncompete clauses, confidentiality and data security issues.