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One reason I love working for my current employer is he really cares not a jot about what we do on the side (and even if it leaches into the day job at times).
by ErrantX 17y ago
One reason I love working for my current employer is he really cares not a jot about what we do on the side (and even if it leaches into the day job at times).
Actually he'd even part funding a current pet project of mine :)
It's at the point where I dont even have a contract any more because of the limitations it actually put on our relationship (note: not generally recommended - before everyone sprays tea/coffee on the keyboard)
You just have to find out if your employer is going to be a douche or not - and if not then be open about what your up to.
- mattm 17y agoThis becomes really apparent if you live in a country with a less-capable legal system. Contracts are basically meaningless. It's the people behind the contracts - and their character - that are more important. That is why if you try to do business in a place like China or Brazil, the hosts will take you out to dinner and events to get to know you first before talking business. This is even true in North America although you don't need to spend as much time getting to know someone as you have a little more safety.