Well, looks like I will be looking for those side jobs since I only got $5000 raise.? Can easily triple what I make (and I make more than the average) by getting my own work.?
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Have you looked into the insurance situation as it would apply to side jobs? It is my understanding that if you did side work, you'd need your own insurance to cover it, which isn't a big hurdle to jump. However, if someone goes after you for a side job for whatever reason, they can also come after your main employers insurance company, since you are employed by them and covered under THEIR insurance in your day to day work. (even though you're covered under your own insurance for your side work) I have a good friend who can't do side work for that very reason. His employer told him he'd have to hit the road if he wanted to do side work.
I already work as an Independent Contractor to the firm that I do most of my work for. That was actually a topic of conversation during my meeting with him. I was wondering if I would even be covered by his insurance if I signed and sealed something. Took a few minutes of thought, but it appears that I wouldn't be covered since I am an independent contractor to his firm.
If I do side work, I am not endangering the firm that I do most of my work for, and, as an independent contractor, I get to keep a little more of the money coming to me (I do have to handle the tax thing, but that is not so bad).
He, the owner of the firm that I do the most work for, has even offered to help me by offering printing/plotting services and reviewing services for free (not bad...would have liked him to pay me a whole lot more, but, I tell ya, having what he is offering is really great and worth a whole lot more than I might even imagine...Kinda like having a mentor along with you [and paying you] while you start your own company...I like that).
Postings by myself are probably going to go way down for a number of reasons. Some of you may already know at least one of the reasons. The other reasons will likely include the time required to start a new company, running two operations at once, having a family and more. For those that were supportive, I give you many thanks (helped out a lot!). For the rest...I am not your judge (and you are not mine either.)
Be at peace, but know that there will be a time of reckoning and you will stand before Jesus Himself (not me).
