Work in government, have to fill out a reasonable one-page form documenting other remunerative work I engage in. This specifically exists for conflict-of-intere

Work in government, have to fill out a reasonable one-page form documenting other remunerative work I engage in. This specifically exists for conflict-of-interest compliance. Should I choose not to, and they find out, it becomes an ethics issue and I'm terminated. Previously having worked in myriad startups and startup-like environments, you'll get anything from "What you do in your free time is your business" up to the classic "We own all IP created by you during employment." For the latter, I always start by asking if that includes open-source work as I do some from time-to-time. This is an easy way to engage them about the policy without coming off as overly combative, and one can work from there if there are concerns regarding side-projects. A young me once inquired about open-source contributions, and was shocked with an angry email from the CTO blathering on about how he has grave doubts about my fit and dedication to the success of the company if I'm concerned about outside work. The hiring manager immediately jumped in and defused, clarifying that open-source is seen as a good thing at the company and it was a simple mixup. Suffice to say that was a red-flag I should've heeded.