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It's tough when you're bootstrapping a web app and still have a day job. Beware of $dayjob claiming your $idea once it shows signs of taking off. I think y
by Sukotto 15y ago
It's tough when you're bootstrapping a web app and
still have a day job.
Beware of $dayjob claiming your $idea once it shows signs of taking off.
I think you should tell your day-job about your potential business before you start. Get them to sign something that says
1) You agree not to use equipment/premises belonging to $dayjob to build $idea
2) You will never work on $idea during any hours you're getting paid by $dayjob
3) $idea does not directly compete with $dayjob
4) They recognize that they have no claim to $idea or anything else you build to support it
If $dayjob is a large enough to have a dedicated HR dept they probably have a specific form to fill out.
- vailripper 15y agoAlso depends on where you live. For example, in Washington an employer cannot claim ownership of something you built in your own time, assuming that you didn't use any of their resources.
- Sukotto 15y agoThat may be true. I still think you're smart to clear away potential encumbrances before actually starting. If nothing else, it will make your life easier if you ever want to take on funding for your new business.
- reidbradford 15y agoPerhaps but it's usually very damaging to your prospects to raise this issue during the hiring process. Most employers don't want to hire someone who is running a business on the side - they want all your attention focused on their needs and couldn't care less about yours.